Category Archives: Local News

One of the oldest publications around is back again for 2009. The 2009 edition of the Old Farmers Almanac was released back on September 9th. Appearing with John Divinski on Soundingboard Canadian Spo...

Not everyone is happy with the recent Ontario Energy Board decision on the hydro transmission line from Bruce Power to Milton. The OEB gave its blessing to the 635-million-dollar project earlier this ...

The Eastside Snowmobile Club has given the thumbs up to hold the the Georgian Cup snow-cross races this year in Owen Sound. Chairman Peter Van Dolder says the club met last Thursday and voted on holdi...

International Plowing Match organizer Cheryl Leifso says the initial figures show more than 84 thousand people visited the Teeswater site during the five days the match ran last week. She says that is...

Reflections Total Skin Care is in the middle of renovations, as it adds on to its current location. The spa offers manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, aroma therapy massages, stone therapy and refl...

A milestone for a Southampton Church today. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is celebrating 157 years and is known as the oldest congregation in Southampton. Co-Clerk Mary Sylver says they are c...

Talking on a cell phone while driving – is comparable to driving drunk. A new study by the Ontario Medical Association has released that information, and Huron OPP Constable Jo Anna Van Mierlo a...

Eleven residents from Grey and Bruce Counties are enjoying their stay in Zimbabwe doing mission work. They are on a trip called “Zimbabwe 2008” where they are visiting the Village of Hope ...

The head of the Elementary teachers federation of Ontario is calling for an end to standardized testing of students. David Clegg tells Beach News that there are several problems with the current tests...

A new by-law in Owen Sound could mean you saying goodbye to a furry friend. City Council wants to limit the number of cats per household to three. The previous by-law allowed residents to own two dogs...