Category Archives: Local News

A good month of June for construction in South Bruce. Chief Building Official Don Jackson says they issued 19 building permits last month with a total construction value over 1.3 million dollars. The ...

An escapee from the Pine Hill Youth Facility near Desboro has been caught. Saugeen Shores Police — on routine patrol on Monday — came across a mini-van being driven aggressively on the Por...

If you are a senior or know one that has fallen recently – it may give you comfort to know you are not alone. A study by the Grey Bruce Health Unit is being conducted on the rising level of seni...

New signs will soon guide the way for visitors to Kincardine. Council has decided to proceed with a new program that will see new tourist direction signs installed, and eventually new community entran...

Plans to Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Point Clark Lighthouse in August just got a major financial boost. The Department of Canadian Heritage is giving a 20,300 dollar grant to the Friends of...

An outbreak of an antibiotic resistant bacteria has been declared at the Owen Sound hospital. President and CEO Maureen Solecki says a total of five patients on Unit 4-1 have been found to be carrying...

An Owen Sound man is 142 thousand dollars richer. 86 year old Barrett Lumley won more than 142 thousand in the July 8th draw of Lotto 6/49. Lumley bought the winning ticket at Marine Convenience on 3r...

There is a special ceremony today at the new Bruce Peninsula OPP office. The detachment is holding its grand opening at 1:30 PM. A number of special guests will be on hand — including OPP Commis...

Wheelchair residents in West Grey now have another option for transportation. Council last night granted a 6-month taxi license to Saugeen Community Shuttle based out of Hanover. Manager Jamie Duncan ...

The South West Local Health Integration Network is hosting a public meeting tonight in Hanover about health care. It begins at 7 PM at the Hanover IWA Hall. Hanover and District Hospital Chair Alan Fi...