Owen Sound Sun Times

One of the four victims in Tuesday's triple-fatal crash has been publicly identified in a Gofundme plea.

The MS Chi-Cheemaun moved more people and vehicles between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island this year. According to the Owen Sound Transportation Company, this season, the Chi-Cheemaun's passenger ridership increased by 1.2 per cent, while vehicle traffic surged by 4.7 per cent year-over-year. The Chi-Cheemaun completed 887 crossings between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island this year. Due [...]

SPORTS HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS OPEN Nominations are now open for the Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame's class of 2026. The next induction ceremony will take place on May 8, 2026, at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Nomination forms can be picked up at city hall or completed online by visiting www.owensound.ca. Nominees [...]

'We need operational funding to do some hiring of staff amongst other needs." -- Deep Water Gallery co-founder Joe Vanderzand

Grey County is planning to review its climate change action plan initiatives sometime over the coming year. After a lengthy discussion during its committee of the whole meeting on Thursday, county councillors approved a motion directing staff to prepare a report that would delve into the implications of removing, modifying or maintaining its Going Green [...]

'... All we can do is hold each other close and be tender with each other." -- Rev. David Shearman

A three-day celebration of Canada's winter game kicked off Thursday in Owen Sound. The Hockey Fest celebration started with a pair of high school hockey games inside the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. The girls' and boys' Owen Sound District Wolves faced off against the visiting Grey Highlands Lions, with several area schools in attendance [...]

Laboratory analysis has confirmed the substances seized in a major drug bust in Wiarton on Oct. 9 included fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine. Grey Bruce OPP provided an update Wednesday on a drug trafficking investigation including what they say is one of the largest seizures of fentanyl ever in Grey and Bruce counties. Police said the [...]

Hockey is a kid's game, but the kid's playing it in the Ontario Hockey League are asked to grow up quickly.

The living wage for Grey and Bruce counties has risen to $24.60 this year, which is $1.55 higher than it was in 2024. The Ontario Living Wage Network has released its calculations for what a worker must earn per hour in a full-time job in order to make ends meet where they live. The 6.7 [...]

Northern Bruce Peninsula council members are looking at reopening Cabot Head Road. The road has been closed to the public since washouts and high lake levels rendered it unsafe. After some discussion at Monday's meeting, councillors decided that doing nothing is not an option, but a full rebuild of the road to vehicular access is [...]

A 59-year-old man from Neyaashiinigmiing faces weapons charges after a late-night report of gunshots in Northern Bruce Peninsula Tuesday. Grey Bruce OPP said officers responded to a report of suspected gunfire and a suspicious vehicle in the area of Cape Chin South Road. Officers located a vehicle matching the description and conducted a traffic stop. [...]

Bluewater mental health staff and Tragedy Response Team are on-site at John Diefenbaker Senior School, to provide grief counselling and other forms of support.

A Grey Roots museum exhibit will display the old Owen Sound city hall four-sided face, clockworks and bells salvaged after a fire destroyed old city hall in 1961. The items will be displayed in mid-January, together with a J. James photograph, which includes the square brick clock tower and clock, which was erected a year [...]

The money raised supports organizations, events and activities for children.

'It's just a good time to remember and be thankful for what we have, and for what people went to war for.' -- Dwayne Reide, of Markdale.

Caden Taylor scored 58 goals in 60 games as a 15-year-old playing with the Mississauga Senators in the GTHL. The Owen Sound Attack now hope he can shoot the lights out in the Scenic City.

The Owen Sound Attack are adding a former ninth-overall pick from the Peterborough Petes. On Tuesday, the team announced they've acquired Caden Taylor from the Petes in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick (originally from the Ottawa 67's) and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2028 (originally from the Kingston Frontenacs). Owen Sound will be Taylor's [...]

The 8th Street East and 20th Avenue East could become a roundabout, given all the development proposed in that area, staff report says

Grey Road 18 was closed between Highway 6 and Inglis Falls Road while police continue to investigate

City hall, public works and the Tom Thomson Art Gallery buildings will be closed on Tuesday and reopen Wednesday.

Pierce Mbuyi netted a hat trick and Harry Nansi recorded four assists for the second time in a week as Owen Sound handed the Gennies their sixth-straight loss.

Despite the damage being caused, organizers are remaining positive

Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade and Festival of Northern Lights opening both planned for Nov. 15

Hockey is said to be the ultimate team game, but Saturday's tilt in Owen Sound felt like a straight-up goalie duel at times. Team Canada netminder Carter George in the red corner. Nineteen-year-old OHL newcomer Sebastian Gatto in the green. And it's Gatto who took the decision, backstopping the London Knights to a 3-2 shootout [...]

Job gains and population increases pushes up region's employment participation rate

Budget includes reserve fund allocation to replace Welcome to Sauble Beach sign

As Owen Sound Little Theatre marks its 65th anniversary, what better way to celebrate than with a Royal Ball? To kick off the landmark season, the local theatre company is presenting a timeless classic, with its production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella set to open on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Roxy Theatre. Director Elaine [...]

The St. Mary's Mustangs' undefeated championship season came to an end Friday afternoon in the CWOSSA senior football quarterfinal. Cambridge's St. Benedict Saints proved too deep, too persistent and too talented in a 37-12 win at Victoria Park in Owen Sound. I respect any team that can win a championship, but I don't fear anybody. [...]

The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre in Owen Sound is part of Georgian College.

Ontario's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, announced Aug. 14 that he had temporarily taken over control of the health unit.

The driver is charged with violating Ontario's "move over" law.

Owen Sound members ratified the agreement on Thursday, while Kincardine members were to vote Friday morning

Hockey Fest 2025 features three days chock-full of hockey activities highlighted by a high school showdown and OUA game.

Municipalities to receive funds of close to $30 million from OMPF in 2026.

'We don't have all of the answers. We are on a healing path ourselves and . . . we are reclaiming our history, our language, our culture.' -- Nawash board chair Amy Nadjiwon-Tobey

The stranded Jamaican apple farm workers in Meaford are either home now or heading there to start rebuilding their lives following the destruction of Hurricane Melissa. After one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the Atlantic tore a path through the Caribbean in late October, 17 workers at Grandma Lambe's in Meaford became stranded. [...]

Hanover's Ryan Bester will become a member of the World Bowls Hall of Fame this weekend. Bester is currently competing and representing Canada at the inaugural World Bowls World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He'll be inducted into the hall of fame on Saturday as a member of the international federation's first-ever class of inductees. [...]

The Break Bread Community Meals program in central Grey-Bruce has benefitted from a community fund grant courtesy of Legacy Crop Solutions and Corteva AgriScience - Pioneer Hi-Bred. A donation of $3,500 has been made to the Break Bread program, which provides free sit-in, takeout and delivery meals to anyone in need across Chesley, Elmwood, Durham, [...]

Program supports low-income individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, newcomers and others

Negotiations were continuing on Thursday for school bus drivers in the Kincardine area

Owen Sound's mayor likes the sound of more money for infrastructure in Tuesday's federal budget proposals. It's too early to pass final judgment, said Ian Boddy on Wednesday, but efforts to help build more housing and related infrastructure, and to assist hospital and colleges could benefit the city and the county. The budget comes up [...]

A program that allows locals to bring smiles to the faces of children in the developing world is in full swing in Grey-Bruce right now. The annual Operation Christmas Child program is at its height, with a final push on to fill as many shoeboxes as possible with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items along [...]

The Sarnia Sting wanted payback. Jordan Bax made sure they got it.

'They're helping us develop an export development program where we're going to Saudia Arabia,' wood cluster CEO Mike Baker said of a federal initiative in Tuesday's budget.

Five years ago, Brandon MacKinnon sat in his London-area office, staring at a map of central Ontario. I remember looking at the four counties, and sticking my finger in the middle, and Walkerton was the place," he recalled. It was a natural fit." On Wednesday, Hayman Construction began excavating a 4.3-acre parcel of land in [...]

NANSI EARNS PLAYER OF WEEK NOD Harry Nansi's nine points over three games earned him the OHL's Cogeco Player of the Week honours. The Toronto Maple Leafs prospect has matched a season-high with 23 points (6-17-23) over 17 games this season. The six-foot-three, 179-pound winger was Toronto's fifth round (153rd overall) pick this past summer. [...]

Why do so many good hockey players come from small towns? Think about it: Bobby Orr is from Parry Sound. Claude Giroux from Hearst. Wendel Clark from Kelvington, Saskatchewan. The Sutter Brothers from Viking, Alberta. Carey Price from Anahim Lake in British Columbia. Even internationally, there are hall-of-fame talents mined from tiny towns. Nicklas Lidstrom [...]

GT Cycle has launched its Fill the Fuel Tank campaign running until Dec. 22

Community members encouraged to attend, reflect and pay respects