Category Archives: Local News

Land owners affected by the Bruce Power from Tiverton to Milton transmission line will be meeting with property agents soon. The Ontario Energy Board approved the 635 million dollar project last month...

The Saugeen Shores Police Service has more than enough money in the K-9 account to go after a new dog. This past Saturday, close to 100 people and their dogs showed up at the leash-free dog park to ta...

There’s a new Fire Chief coming to South Bruce Peninsula. Dan Robinson, the former Fire Chief of Haldimand takes over the role on November 10th. Robinson, who has 28 years olf municipal fire ser...

A verdict is expected today for an organic farmer accused of selling unpasteurized milk. Michael Schmidt is charged with ignoring a court order to stop providing raw milk. He has run a co-operative or...

After a quiet August, September was a banner month for construction in Owen Sound. Forty-four building permits were issued, was down from September of last year but the dollar value was more than doub...

For the second time in its 68 year history, the Grey County Federation of Agriculture has a woman as its president. Ann Marie Watson was acclaimed to the position at the Federations Annual General Mee...

West Grey is not impressed with an idea from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Saugeen Conservation Chair Doug Freiburger says the MNR wants to contain the Durham Middle Dam due to concerns of kids j...

Collingwood singer and Canadian Idol finalist Drew Wrigt has a manager. Kevin Kerrigan, who represents bands like Honeymoon Suite, will help Wright with his career once the Canadian Idol Top 3 Tour is...

For the first time in more than a decade, the riding of Huron Bruce is Tory Blue. Saugeen Shores Mayor Mike Smith is weighing in on the change. Until last week, the riding had been represented by Libe...

Last week the Saugeen Shores Community Improvement Plan Committee held an open house meeting to find out public opinion of the downtown. About 30 people showed up to offer concerns, and suggestions. C...