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Updated 2025-07-22 23:32
Owen Sound to entertain offers for temporary use of Rice House
Organizations are being invited to submit expressions of interest in the city-owned residential property
Future affordable housing project in Owen Sound to honour Peter Lemon
Former Owen Sound Coun. Peter Lemon is to be honoured in a future affordable housing build in the city. On Monday, Owen Sound council made it a requirement of a city donation of land to the local non-profit housing authority that the building or complex constructed on the land be named after Lemon, who passed [...]
Fire destroys vacant commercial building in Owen Sound
Owen Sound Fire said there is evidence of forced entry and unlawful occupancy in several of the buildings at the site of the fire.
Man slips cuffs in cruiser and assaults police officer
A wild and violent outburst inside a West Grey Police Service cruiser has resulted in nine criminal charges, according to police. According to a media release, on July 18, West Grey officers arrested a man for public intoxication in the Municipality of West Grey. Police said the man was uncooperative during the arrest, and that [...]
Owen Sound removing STR principal residence requirement in downtown
Rental cap and principal residence requirements to be removed for properties zoned Core Commercial
Broken down ATV stolen from roadside in Grey Highlands
The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public's assistance in locating a stolen, dark green all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the Grey Highlands area. Police said they were notified that a green Honda Foreman ATV had gone missing from 10 Sideroad on Sunday morning. The vehicle was left on the roadside due to [...]
Police seek watercraft stolen from business in Georgian Bluffs
Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a double theft from a commercial property in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. On Sunday, between 6:17 p.m. and 6:24 p.m., two vehicles were observed entering the back lot of the property located near Highway 6 and 21. Surveillance footage shows both vehicles gained access through an [...]
Owen Sound approves zoning change for new Catholic high school
Catholic school development to be first to access city services extended to area to spur growth
Rules rewritten: How the NCAA is shaking up major junior hockey in Canada
This month, the best player in major junior hockey chose a new development path.
Two men die in head-on crash near Feversham Sunday morning
Two men died in a serious collision near Feversham on Sunday morning. Grey Bruce OPP said they are investigating the fatal multi-vehicle collision that occurred shortly after 10 a.m. on Grey Road 31. Police said two pick-up trucks were involved in a head-on collision. The drivers of both vehicles, a 22-year-old male from Southgate and [...]
Christmas comes in July for Jessey The Elf at Owen Sound triathlon
Jessey The Elf defended his jingle-bell-topped crown in the Olympic distance event at the Subaru Triathlon Series in Owen Sound on Sunday. Elf - his legal name after he changed it because of his love for Christmas - finished in a time of 2:06:23 to take his second straight Scenic City title. I really love [...]
Mark Perry to retire after 40-year career in local programming
For 40 years Mark Perry helped share local stories and put people on television, from future NHLers to beer-league heroes and everything in between.
Walk for Courage raises more than $45,000 for mental health supports
The walk in memory of Jeff Courage who died by suicide in 2019 has become the CMHA's biggest local fundraiser.
Bat found in Grey-Bruce tests positive for rabies
Grey Bruce Public Health submitted the bat for testing following a possible human exposure.
Volunteers lovingly restore Bruce County marine artifact
Boat will go on permanent display at Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre
Decades after men disappear canoeing on Lake Huron, son nearly suffers similar fate
Anthony Lippett nearly drowned in Lake Huron almost 30 years to the day after his father went missing nearby while canoeing.
Meaford gives military Freedom of the City
The ceremony is a show of respect and honour between a town and military force.
SPORTS BRIEFS: North Stars fall in Brooklin
NORTH STARS FALL IN BROOKLIN Sean Westley scored three goals as the Brooklin Lacrosse Club topped the Owen Sound North Stars 10-5, Wednesday night inside the Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Steve Orleman earned the win in net. Owen Sound's Brayden Mayea netted a pair of goals for the second-straight game, while Tanner Buck, Jackson Webster [...]
Four Owen Sound Attack players invited to Hockey Canada camps
A quartet of young Owen Sound Attack players and prospects received a call from Hockey Canada recently. Earlier this week, Hockey Canada announced its summer rosters for the organization's under-17 and under-18 selection camps. The camps will help Hockey Canada's management select the final rosters for Team Canada ahead of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and [...]
Some Bruce County municipalities moving fire dispatch to St. Catharines
South Bruce Peninsula is likely to sign an agreement with St. Catharines for fire dispatch services when its agreement with the Owen Sound police expires at the end of the year. The move comes after South Bruce Peninsula joined forces with other Bruce County fire departments to seek out a new fire services dispatching contract. [...]
Grey-Bruce and Dufferin OPP recover more than $100,000 in stolen property
Police recovered more than $100,000 worth of stolen property after locating a stolen U-Haul truck in an investigation spanning two counties this month. The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), in partnership with Dufferin CSCU and Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit, have charged a 51-year-old man from Southgate and [...]
Report highlights barriers former inmates face reintegrating in Grey-Bruce
People "released to the sidewalk" are sometimes faced with starting over without identification, transportation, money, immediate medical needs or shelter, a new report says
Owen Sound Attack sign son of two-time Stanley Cup champion
The Owen Sound Attack signed Nicholas Sykora to a player agreement Wednesday. The Attack selected the 18-year-old son of NHLer Petr Sykora in the third round of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. He split time between the USHL's Omaha Lancers and Sioux City Musketeers last season and is committed to Quinnipiac University for the 2026-27 [...]
South Bruce Peninsula council supports proposed solar farm near Allenford
South Bruce Peninsula councillors unanimously supported a proposed 60-acre solar farm near the intersection of Bruce Road 14 and Pleasantview Road. Council received a delegation from Roberto Caputo on behalf of Compass Greenfield Development, where Caputo is the senior director of development, at a meeting Tuesday. The company proposes to develop an approximately 11 MWac [...]
Serious crash near Teeswater closes intersection, one driver airlifted to London hospital
A driver was flown to hospital in London after a two-vehicle crash closed an intersection southwest of Teeswater this morning. Police received a report of the collision, at Con. 4 and Sideroad 20 in South Bruce, at about 7 a.m. Wednesday, South Bruce OPP said in a news release. One driver was flown to a [...]
Arran-Elderslie council votes against Tara BESS zoning application
Arran-Elderslie council has rejected a zoning bylaw amendment application for a 400-megawatt battery storage facility on a property southeast of Tara. Council voted unanimously on Monday to refuse the application by the proponent of the Tara BESS facility, which is proposed for a 40-acre leased parcel of land on the southwest corner of Arran Concession [...]
Subaru Triathlon Series returns to Owen Sound this weekend
The Subaru Triathlon Series returns to the Scenic City on Sunday, and the athletes who take to Kelso Beach at Nawash Park will have a chance to qualify for the 2026 World Triathlon Championship in Spain. Owen Sound's course includes both Olympic and sprint distances. Owen Sound's triathlon is one of 12 races in Ontario [...]
Driver charged after reports of dangerous driving on Highway 10
Etobicoke resident facing several charges, including impaired driving, assaulting a peace officer and stunt driving
People identified in relation to fake $20 bills in Meaford
Two people who were stopped from paying for purchases using counterfeit $20 bills in Meaford have been identified. Grey Bruce OPP Const. Kody Lyons said via e-mail on Monday that the individuals had been identified and the investigation was ongoing. No charges had been laid. On July 9, Grey Bruce OPP issued a news release [...]
Owen Sound man drowns after canoe capsizes near Howdenvale
A 32-year-old Owen Sound man has drowned after the canoe he was in capsized on Lake Huron off Howdenvale on Monday. Emergency services, including Grey Bruce OPP, the South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department and Bruce County Paramedic Services, were called to the South Bruce Peninsula community at approximately 6 p.m. Three individuals had been canoeing [...]
Charges laid in Georgian Bluffs crash that left motorcyclist injured
An Owen Sound resident has been charged with careless driving causing bodily harm in relation to a collision in Georgian Bluffs that left a motorcyclist with serious injuries last month. The 39-year-old is scheduled to appear in Provincial Offences Court in Owen Sound on Aug. 11. On June 23, just before 4 p.m., members of [...]
Inverhuron property to benefit future generations as demonstration farm
The late owners of the 37-acre Bourgeois Farm wished to see property preserved
Unemployment rate rises in region that includes Grey-Bruce
The unemployment rate for the region that includes Grey and Bruce counties increased to 4.3 per cent in June. The Four County Labour Market Planning Board announced on Friday that the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region went up 0.4 percentage points in June, but even with the increase the region still had [...]
Child drowns in pond in Proton Station
Police called to farm on Sunday evening after child went missing while swimming with family
Owen Sound's JEWL squad finishes fourth in province
The Owen Sound Creative Playgrounds North Stars JEWL women's lacrosse team finished just off the podium after dropping both games at the provincial championship tournament in Peterborough this past weekend. Owen Sound fell 10-5 to the Halton Hills Bulldogs in Friday's semifinal before losing 12-8 to Kawartha in Saturday's bronze medal match. The bronze medal [...]
Owen Sound music festival Banditfest a big party for youth
'Tell the world we love them. I'm not even kidding,' band member says after performing at Banditfest 2025.
Owen Sound edges Brampton, closes in on playoff spot
The Owen Sound North Stars kept their playoff dreams alive Saturday night in Meaford. The North Stars edged the Brampton Excelsiors, 7-6, and improved to 6-8-0 on the season, pulling them into a tie with the Cobourg Kodiaks for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Major Series Lacrosse League with just over two [...]
Wiarton Ribfest 'Latino Dream' takes flight in Bluewater Park
'There are a few things in this life that you cannot take for granted. And that is the good times and the life.' -- Jorge Gonzalez, Wiarton Ribfest
Owen Sound's Hottest Street Sale lives up to its name
'They come out for the comradery and the community, and they come out to have some of the best local shopping that you could possibly get.' -- River District co-ordinator
Neyaashiinigmiing man gets house arrest for 2019 boating fatality
The sentence is to be the least intrusive which can address the sentencing principles" -- Justice Julia Morneau
Owen Sound's Tom Thomson gallery calling for art submissions
An environment-focussed exhibition is presented every two years
Owen Sound downtown problems to be discussed at meeting
A by-invitation-only meeting of stakeholders to discuss downtown safety amid the ongoing homelessness, drugs and mental health crisis in Owen Sound is taking place July 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Harmony Centre. Owen Sound council will be host for a facilitated meeting to discuss safety and business conditions," city manager Tim Simmonds' June [...]
YMCA seniors program nets $25K in provincial grant money
A YMCA social and fitness workshop program for seniors received $25,000 in funding from the provincial government. The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce announced this week that its Thrive Together: Social & Fitness Workshops for Older Adults program received funding through the Government of Ontario's Seniors Community Grant. The Thrive Together program promotes healthy [...]
Owen Sound mayor wants to step down from police board
Boddy cites new strong mayor powers and the 'funny' position it place places him in as main reason.
Pedestrian airlifted to London hospital after being struck in Wiarton
Police have closed the intersection at Berford and Frank Streets while the investigation is ongoing.
Owen Sound Baysox launch three home runs to edge Clarksburg
The defending league champions are 14-2 and lead the pack so far this year.
Annual Communski Dinner to raise funds for national-level skier
Oxenden's Julian Smith is set for a big 2025-26 international ski season, and his community back home is getting together to help.
Grey Bruce OPP lay charges in Dundalk double fatal crash
People from Brampton and Bolton are charged
Grey Bruce OPP investigates men with fake $20s in Meaford variety store
Grey Bruce OPP is asking for the public's help to identify two men who tried to pay for purchases using counterfeit $20 bills in Meaford. Last Saturday, July 2, two unknown men presented the fake $20 bills at the Circle K store in Meaford just after midnight, a police news release said. The clerk refused [...]
Chesley girl missing, police asking for public's help
Lily is 5' 9'' with blonde hair that has purple tints.
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