Category Archives: Local News

A nasty morning for drivers, as blowing snow and squalls reduced visibility to zero at times along the Lake Huron Shoreline. Highway 21 from Goderich to Amberley remains closed as of 8:30am because of...

OPSEU is calling on Ontario Health Minister David Caplan to investigate how the Grey Bruce health unit is being run. President Warren “Smokey” Thomas was in Owen Sound yesterday rallying t...

Couples in Owen Sound will pay more to get hitched this year. Marriage Licence fees will increase to 145 dollars beginning February 1st. City Clerk Marion Koepke says the 5 dollar increase isn’t...

Kincardine Council is supportive of giving Canadian-made products first consideration whenever the municipality makes a purchase. Council has endorsed a motion at the committee level to support the pr...

Wescast Industries is closing one of its two plants in Wingham. The decision means 140 people with the exhaust systems manufacturer will lose their jobs. Wescast will close its Wingham North Huron fou...

In the not to distant future the country mouse could be visiting the city mouse. 4-H clubs will be moving into urban areas in an effort to expand the organization. The Canadian 4-H Council has launche...

Grey Bruce Health Services plans to layoff 20 staff as part of a plan to balance the budget. The 20 staff are from various departments in the hospital — from nurses to clerical staff. It is one ...

Longtime Kincardine Community Medical Clinic staff member Margo Eno will be taking over from Lynne Bos. Bos recently announced her resignation after being involved with recruiting medical professional...

Kincardine’s Chief Administrative Officer says council will find out on February 11th what the plans look like for the planned expansion to the local medical clinic. John de Rosenroll says the a...

The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says with today’s low temperatures and wind chill values, it’s a food idea to keep your pets inside. Veterinarian Doctor Kelly ...