Category Archives: Local News

A new program is designed to help respond to emergency situations better. [County Council agreed to form a new tiered response program for all 8 municipalities in the County at yesterdays Emergency Se...

Aynsley Kemlia of Saugeen Shores picked up three medals at the games in the state of Idaho and will be showing them to friends and family tomorrow. Two golds were won in the 500 meter cross country sk...

The Port Elgin Branch Library is opening up again after renovation work that started last fall. On Soundingboard Saugeen Shores manager of Recreation and Culture, Jayne Jagelewski says the building st...

A solution is at hand. Roberta Brignell of the Community Foundations Grey Bruce says her group, along with Bayshore Broadcasting, the United Way Bruce Grey and the Trillium Foundation are presenting a...

Chief Dan Rivett says a three percent wage increase for full-time officers, along with benefits are the biggest factor behind the four percent increase. Rivett says wages make up 85 percent of the pol...

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Warning after about 30 mm of rain fell over the watershed overnight. They warn that there will be flooding in low lying areas and the c...

You may recall we told you of the story at the Southampton Arena on January 22nd where a hockey player struck another player with a stick, hitting the victim in the neck. The impact made the 15 year o...

After spending two days reading over it and discussing it, Saugeen Shores council has sent the muncipal budget back for staff to come up with ways of reducing its impact on taxpayers. Council hasnR...

In a 5-4 vote, Kincardine Council has approved a motion calling for a consultant to do a complete organizational review of the municipal staff and council. Councillor Marsha Leggett believes a complet...

A reminder to stay off the water in the Owen Sound area. The Canadian Coast Guard will be conducting icebreaking operations through the shipping channel into Owen Sound today. Icefishers and recreatio...