Category Archives: Local News

Giving people the option of going au naturel when it comes to being laid to rest. Mike Salisbury — President and Founder of the Natural Burial Co-Operative — came to Arran-Elderslie Counci...

It seems the new Minister of Natural Resources is willing to work with conservation authorities. Chair of the Saugeen Conservation Authority, Doug Freiburger says Minister Donna Cansfield is in favour...

The Town’s Director of Public Works Bill Jones made a presentation to Saugeen Shores Council last night outlining what will be in the proposed Waste Management by-law. The by-law will include th...

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There is not overwhelming support for cash incentives to attract new doctors. Some communities in Bruce and Grey Counties are offering cash to attract and retain family physicians. But according to ou...

A Mount Forest area community is mourning the death of a 16-year-old boy killed in a freak accident. Police say Sean Faris of Harriston bled to death on Saturday after falling from a tree house and la...

Saugeen Shores reports a “land-office” rush for building permits to beat the new development charges in the municipality. The new development charges for the municipality went into effect ...

Hydro One delivered and now the ball is in the court of the Ontario Energy Board. The board gave the utility until last Thursday to come up with some two dozen years of historial information on the ca...

Hanover is welcoming a new face. Chris Walker, Brockton’s Deputy Treasurer for the past 9 years will become Hanover’s new Treasurer and Director of Corporate Services today. Hanover’...

Owen Sound residents have a chance to discuss the 2008 budget. There is a public meeting set for tonight in the council chambers, prior to council approving the budget later that evening. The 2008 pro...