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Saugeen Shores constables receive commendation for life-saving rescue
The Saugeen Shores Police presented a Chief's Commendation award to three constables who provided life-saving assistance to a person in distress in Lake Huron this past June. On Oct. 15, the award was presented to Constables Noah Ross, Morgan Hamilton and Travis Wagner, all of the Saugeen Shores Police Service. The award is in recognition [...]
Owen Sound woman charged after vandalism during London protest: Police
The woman used a hammer to break electronic locks on the front door of RBC Place London, police say.
Outdoor ed centre dinner supports special needs kids camps
'Hopefully, some of the people who attend will have eyes open to things that they can do in their businesses or in their day-to-day life that help to make the world a more accessible place.' -- Mike Schwindt
Meaford group hits fundraising goal for Beautiful Joe Park pedestrian bridge
The Beautiful Joe Heritage Society has hit its fundraising goal of $130,000 for an accessible pedestrian bridge connecting Legion Park and Beautiful Joe Park in Meaford. When constructed, the low-maintenance bridge will span the Bighead River between the two parks, making the shaded trails and pavilion at 162 Edwin St. accessible for all. Currently, Beautiful [...]
Conservation authority calls on province to amend recycling regulations
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is calling for provincial action on recycling and waste division.
CBC's Heather Hiscox broadcasting from Owen Sound on farewell tour
Owen Sound radio station CFOS, where Hiscox started her broadcasting career, will also broadcast its morning show separately but alongside the CBC broadcast Oct. 28 on the steps of city hall.
Former Owen Sound office building now a 21-unit residential apartment
'If you've got a building that you can convert feasibly from office into apartments, it really does make sense.' -- Trevor Heathers, president of Northridge Property Management Inc.
Port Elgin runner wins Canadian title at Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Port Elgin's Rachel Hannah won the women's Canadian crown at the 2025 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday. Hannah paced the Canadian women in her fifth Toronto marathon and finished with a time of 2:33:47, which placed her sixth overall in the women's race. Hannah has now won six national titles, but Sunday's race win [...]
Indigenous chef Zach Keeshig, Chapman's team up on award-winning sweetgrass ice cream
Chef first created and offered product at the Owen Sound Farmers' Market
Five Owen Sound Attack players make NHL Draft scouting list
Five Owen Sound Attack players made the NHL Central Scouting Players to Watch list. The preliminary scouting list is a compilation of NHL draft-eligible prospects from all the major development leagues throughout North America and Europe. It will be updated throughout the season as scouts evaluate players. The players on the preliminary list with A [...]
University course connects writers to the fascination of food
The fall class at Western is taught by Melanie Chambers
Chippewas of Nawash publisher wins 2025 Ivy Award
Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm is the founder, publisher and art director for Kegedonce Press, a fully Indigenous press.
Owen Sound North Stars alumni strike gold at OUA championship
Owen Sound North Stars graduates Ryleigh Elliott, Amberly Flood, and their Trent Excalibur teammates captured the gold medal at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Women's Field Lacrosse Championships over the weekend at Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo. The Excalibur defeated the Queen's Golden Gaels by a score of 8-4 in the gold medal game. Trent [...]
Sharif Rahman case extradition news greeted with relief in Owen Sound
'I'm happy that they're coming back to Canada to face their justice -- whatever that is." -- city resident Yvonne Kornice
Suspects in death of Owen Sound's Sharif Rahman consent to extradition from Scotland
The case will now be forwarded to the Scottish Ministers to determine if all three should be extradited.
Ejaye McComb appointed to vacant council seat in Georgian Bluffs
Ejaye McComb has been selected to fill the seat on Georgian Bluffs council left vacant after Ryan Thompson stepped down in September to become chief administrative officer with the township. McComb was appointed to the councillor position at a special meeting of township council on Wednesday. His appointment came after a process that included a [...]
Dozens come out for Witches Dance in Owen Sound despite the rain
Event a fundraiser for the Women's Centre Grey Bruce
Chi-Cheemaun afternoon sailings to resume after morning cancellations
High winds have forced the cancellation of the Sunday morning sailings of the MS Chi-Cheemaun, but the afternoon sailings were planned to go ahead as scheduled. Early Sunday morning, the Owen Sound Transportation Company announced that the 8:50 and 11:10 a.m. departures from Tobermory and South Baymouth had been cancelled due to weather. In an [...]
'Werewolf cat' laps up the attention at Owen Sound cat show
About 100 cats from 30 to 40 different breeds taking part in this weekend's show
Guelph Storm get off the schneid with win over Owen Sound
The Guelph Storm snapped a five-game losing streak and, in turn, ended Owen Sound's five-game winning streak with a 6-3 victory inside the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre Saturday night. It's only the Attack's third loss of the season, and the panic button isn't even in the same building as the league's early-season underdog darlings. [...]
Friends step up to help after Dornoch family loses everything in fire
A family of five and their pets managed to escape an early morning house fire near Dornoch Thursday, but the home was a total loss. Friends have established a GoFundMe in support of the Weatherall family - Chad, Amanda and their children Elena, Arya and Mason - and have been collecting clothing and school supplies [...]
Owen Sound Attack keep rollin' in the Royal City
The Attack picked up their fifth win in a row with a 6-3 victory over the struggling Guelph Storm Friday night.
Grey-Bruce agencies call for more action to address poverty crisis
Grey-Bruce anti-poverty advocates are calling for a renewed commitment to poverty reduction from all levels of government when the need has never been greater. Local agencies working to combat issues such as food insecurity, lack of housing affordability, homelessness and wage inequality put out an urgent call for coordinated action earlier this week in advance [...]
Dozens of local authors coming to Owen Sound for local book fair
The fair will showcase a wide range of genres
Scottish extradition hearing Monday in Sharif Rahman manslaughter case
It's alleged Robert Evans Jr. punched the victim outside his restaurant, leading to his death a week later.
BAA Wrap: St. Mary's beats OSDSS to finish in first place
FOOTBALL To be the best, you have to beat the best, and Owen Sound District came close Thursday afternoon. The Wolves nearly knocked off the 10-time defending champion St. Mary's Mustangs in a battle for first place in the Bluewater Athletic Association. The two clubs tied earlier in the season, and Owen Sound District took [...]
Cambridge resident facing charges after Grey Highlands crash
A Cambridge resident is facing impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle crash in the Beaver Valley early Friday morning. Grey Bruce OPP were dispatched to a report of a crash on Grey Road 30 west of Grey Road 13 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands just after 1 a.m. The driver had lost control of [...]
Owen Sound rental apartments at BCK site to be called Harbour West
Studies suggested rental apartments would succeed on the huge site, while other ideas wouldn't.
Grand Ole Opry North show returning to Owen Sound
The long-running Grand Ole Opry North show and dance party featuring the seven-piece True Country Show Band is returning to the stage in Owen Sound this weekend. The show, which ran for several years in communities like Desboro, Hepworth, Meaford and Owen Sound before ending due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the declining health of [...]
Owen Sound tourism fund now accepting applications
A new fund designed to boost tourism is making tens of thousands of dollars available to businesses and organizations bringing visitors to the Scenic City. The Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund has launched its first intake of applications for funding across half a dozen streams geared towards attracting more tourists and supporting and growing local [...]
Buffalo Sabres prospect David Bedkowski's golf gaffe goes viral
"It was just a bad combination of sweaty hands and chicken juice."
Owen Sound police cruiser rammed twice, Tara woman charged
Suspect to return to the Ontario Court of Justice Oct. 23
Carter George notches first shutout at home
The Owen Sound Attack won their fourth-straight game Wednesday night with a 6-0 drubbing of their Highway 26 rivals.
OPP make major drug seizure in Wiarton after months-long investigation
Suspected fentanyl seizure one of largest ever in Grey-Bruce
Owen Sound police looking for driver of vehicle that fled collision
Owen Sound police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that fled the scene of a collision in the city on Friday morning. Just before 11 a.m., a pickup truck was travelling eastbound on 10th Street East approaching 3rd Avenue East when a vehicle failed to yield and turned left in front of the [...]
MP, MPP discuss wide range of issues at Owen Sound chamber event
Trade and tariffs and housing affordability among top issues discussed
Twelve former North Stars competing in OUA Championships
Owen Sound Girls Field Lacrosse will be well represented at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Women's Field Lacrosse Championships, Oct. 17 to 19 at Wilfred Laurier University. In total, twelve North Stars graduates, spread among seven different teams, will be competing for the gold medal. Leading the way will be Ryleigh Elliott with the top-seeded [...]
Hockey Canada selects Max Delisle ahead of U17 World Challenge
Owen Sound Attack rookie Max Delisle will suit up for Team Canada Red at the 2025 U17 World Challenge. Delisle is one of 17 players from the OHL selected to represent Canada at the 2025 U17 World Challenge set to take place in Truro, Nova Scotia, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 8. Delisle, 16, has [...]
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Harry Nansi bigger and better in Owen Sound
The winger from Ottawa always displayed a healthy dose of skill, but this season his skating and physicality have helped Harry Nansi reach a new level.
Dog shot by police in Dundalk after biting child, responding officer
Police shot an aggressive dog in Dundalk on Wednesday morning after the animal bit a child and an officer. At approximately 8:41 a.m. on Wednesday morning, officers received a report of an unrestrained dog on Russel Street that had bitten one child and was attempting to bite another, Grey Bruce OPP said in a news [...]
Sauble ski club recovering following 2024 thefts
The Sauble Beach Cross-Country Ski and Snowboard Club has managed to replace all the equipment that was damaged and stolen after it was hit by back-to-back thefts just over a year ago. Club president Vic Weitendorf appeared before South Bruce Peninsula council on Oct. 7 where he thanked the town for a grant the club [...]
100 Women Who Care Grey-Bruce supports Safe 'N Sound
The 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce community group has made its largest donation yet. The group of local women selected the Owen Sound-based Safe N Sound as the recipient of a donation of $36,100. Safe N Sound provides essential services, advocacy, and safe space for some of the most vulnerable members of our community," [...]
Human trafficking focus of upcoming town halls in Grey-Bruce
The Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and its community partners are holding a series of town hall meetings to raise awareness about human trafficking. The town halls, which are open to everyone, will shine a light on what human trafficking looks like locally, how it impacts people and what people can do to [...]
Cat show returning to Owen Sound this weekend
Some fine felines will be landing on their feet in Owen Sound this weekend. Approximately 100 cats of a variety of breeds are expected to take part in the No Name Cat Club show at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre on Saturday and Sunday. Kathy Balmer, vice-president of the local cat club, said Tuesday [...]
Police looking to identify pick-up that fled collision near Burgoyne
Police are looking for a vehicle that left the scene of a collision east of Burgoyne Sunday night. At approximately 9:15 p.m. South Bruce OPP received a report of fail-to-remain collision at the intersection of Bruce Road 17 and B Line in Arran-Elderslie. A vehicle was travelling along Bruce Road 17 when a pick-up truck [...]
Tractor driver airlifted after crash near Holyrood
The driver of a tractor was airlifted to a London trauma centre after a crash near Holyrood on Monday evening. At approximately 8:30 p.m., South Bruce OPP responded along with Bruce County Paramedic Services and Huron-Kinloss Fire and Emergency Services to a collision on Bruce Road 1 near Kairshea Avenue in the Township of Huron-Kinloss. [...]
Driver airlifted to hospital after crash at South Bruce property
The driver of a vehicle was airlifted to hospital following a collision at a property in the Municipality of South Bruce on Monday evening. Just after 8 p.m., South Bruce OPP were called to a report of a motor vehicle collision at an address along Sideroad 40. Police attended along with Bruce County Paramedic Services [...]
Driver charged with impaired after Northern Bruce Peninsula crash
A Northern Bruce Peninsula man has been charged after crashing his vehicle into a telephone pole when he swerved to avoid a deer, police said. Grey Bruce OPP were dispatched to single-vehicle collision on Stokes Bay Road in Northern Bruce Peninsula just after 8 p.m. Monday. The 58-year-old driver of the vehicle, who was uninjured, [...]
Nicholas Sykora pots a pair as Owen Sound beats North Bay
Nicholas Sykora can't win rookie of the year because he's 18, but the Owen Sound Attack's first-year player is making a mark in the Ontario Hockey League. Sykora scored a pair of goals on Thanksgiving Monday as the Owen Sound Attack beat the North Bay Battalion 6-4 inside the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens. Sykora's seven [...]
OSHaRE serves hundreds of meals over Thanksgiving weekend
Thanksgiving Monday is often the time to either sleep off the turkey-induced tryptophan tiredness or walk off the third helping of pumpkin pie. Inside OSHaRE's 3rd Avenue East headquarters, a group of dedicated volunteers were busy preparing meals for hundreds of community members. We had 346 people on Friday, and about 286 on Saturday, so [...]
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