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Updated 2026-01-14 15:36
Polar Plunge in Shallow Lake to benefit Special Olympians
Grey Bruce OPP, Inter Township Fire Department and Georgian Bluffs teaming up to present event
Remains identified as angler missing for almost two years in Southampton area
Remains found in November on the Saugeen River shoreline in Saugeen First Nation
West Grey faces potential frazil ice threat, conservation authority warns
Cold temperatures and fast-moving water could produce frazil ice in the Main Saugeen River in West Grey, flood advisory warns.
City transit moving to 45-minute runs at 12:30 and 3:15 p.m.
Owen Sound Transit is replacing two 30-minute runs with 45-minute runs to help keep the service on time in the early and mid-afternoon, starting Feb. 2. The six-month pilot project, suggested by the bus contractor, will involve two 45-minute runs: one from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., followed by regular 30-minute service at 15 and [...]
Owen Sound police budget exceeds mayor's request
A special council meeting starting at 9 a.m. Friday is for council to ask questions about Owen Sound's draft budget.
Owen Sound council agrees to rename Ryerson Park
Former Ryerson history professor, Ron Stagg, argued in a deputation to council Monday night that Egerton Ryerson has been mischaracterized amid a 'woke' culture.
Owen Sound to get tough on few who refuse new water meters
Reasons for refusal include health concerns about the new equipment and concerns about exposure to legal liability.
Grey Bruce Farmers' Week wraps up with a look into the future of automation
What better way to celebrate 60 years of Grey Bruce Farmers' Week than by peeking into the future of the industry? The 2026 version of the annual event wrapped up Monday with Crop Day at the Elmwood Community Centre. Included in the schedule of events, following the roast beef dinner sponsored by Midwest Co-op, was [...]
Owen Sound to host 2027 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game
Brantford hosted the inaugural event in 2025 and this year's top prospects game is being played in Peterborough on Wednesday night.
Festival of Northern Lights wraps up successful 38th season
Emotions were mixed as Festival of Northern Lights volunteers marked the end of another season of lighting up downtown Owen Sound and Harrison Park. Festival chair Jamie Walpole said Sunday afternoon before the lights turned on one last evening that while they are proud to have brought smiles to the faces of so many this [...]
Save Georgian Bay holding virtual polar bear dip
A group opposed to the proposed TC Energy pumped storage project in Meaford is holding a virtual polar bear dip. The Save Georgian Bay began holding live and hybrid polar dips in 2022 to raise awareness, engage the community and raise funds for their advocacy and lobbying efforts. This year, the fifth for the event, [...]
Unemployment rate for Grey-Bruce region ends 2025 at 4 per cent
The unemployment rate for the region that includes Grey and Bruce counties ticked up a point to finish off 2025 at four per cent. The rise came despite an increase of 2,600 jobs in December, with part-time employment increasing by 2,700 jobs and full-time employment falling by 100 positions. The provincial unemployment rate rose 0.2 [...]
Kitchener Rangers run wild over Owen Sound Attack at the Bayshore
The Kitchener Rangers showed off their shiny new toys at the Bayshore Saturday night. Deadline deals netted the Rangers a trio of junior hockey studs, and they all contributed as the Blueshirts topped the Bears 7-4 in front of over 3,000 people at the jam-packed Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Yet it was career-Ranger Tanner [...]
Grey-Bruce producers learn about the value of herding dogs
It can be hard to find good help these days, but for livestock producers there is always the option to enlist the services of a working dog in the operation. Steven Rosvold, a cattle and sheep producer from Manitoba and presenter at Grey Bruce Farmers' Week on Saturday, made it clear who he would rather [...]
One dies, another injured in crash north of Hanover
One person has died and another has been injured after a single-vehicle crash north of Hanover on Thursday. At approximately 5 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision in the area of Sideroad 5 between Concession 4 NDR and Concession 6 NDR in West Grey. Despite the best efforts of all on scene, [...]
OHL Trade Deadline: Owen Sound Attack look to the future, again
Pain never hurt me like love. Irish songwriter Foy Vance must be a sports fan to have penned such a line. Owen Sound Attack fans are familiar with the feeling of late. Those fans who actually look forward to the notoriously harsh Grey County winters, because it means time spent at the rink watching their [...]
Grey-Bruce river levels to rise but minor flooding expected
About 3,900 Hydro One customers were without power Friday afternoon in eastern Grey County.
Hepworth Shallow Lake Legion to reopen next week with new executive
The Hepworth Shallow Lake branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will return to regular business, including wing night, next week, after the collapse of its executive in December. A new branch executive was elected on Jan. 7, and the Hepworth Shallow Lake legion will officially reopen with its new leadership on Thursday, Jan. 15. Grant [...]
Crafting, building part of Literacy Day event at Owen Sound library
Families with young children are invited to celebrate Family Literacy Day on Jan. 24 at the Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library. The celebration will offer families with children up to age six a chance to take part in crafts, building activities, along with a snack and circle time. Family Literacy Day is [...]
Trump just using dairy 'to pick on Canada,' dairy farmer says
Canada's dairy industry has about a $500 million deficit in trade with the U.S. -- 2 times more is imported from the U.S. than Canadian dairy exports to the U.S. -- Dairy Farmers of Ontario regional chair Mark Hamel
Owen Sound to remove snow in downtown next week
Vehicles must be removed from parking spaces by 8 p.m. on Jan. 14 to allow access to snow removal equipment
Just Say Yes wedding event in Owen Sound returning for a fourth year
Couples looking to take the stress and hassle out of tying the knot have the perfect opportunity to get hitched on Valentine's Day in Owen Sound. The Owen Sound River District is working with Owen Sound and Shannon Deckers Real Estate to hold its fourth annual Just Say Yes Valentine's Day event at city hall. [...]
Health group raises concerns about cancer care in Owen Sound
Brightshores says it is committed to cancer care in region and is working to fill vacant oncologist position
Grey County votes to dissolve budget and finance committee
Council decides committee not needed after budget 'deep dive' repeated with entire council
Owen Sound Attack deal captain David Bedkowski to 67's for picks
In another move, the Attack added six-foot-four defender Julian Brown from the London Knights.
Report on Nicol's Gully Road to come to Grey County council
During Thursday's meeting an area resident raised safety concerns about the road
Meaford hires new deputy fire chief
The Municipality of Meaford announced Jenna Stewart will serve as the town's new deputy fire chief on Thursday. Jenna's extensive experience in the fire service, combined with her strong leadership in public education and community outreach, make her an excellent addition to theMeafordFire Department," saidfire chief Rob Pilon.Her commitment to public safety and collaborative approach [...]
OSHaRE expands to accommodate need to feed more families
'So it's not necessarily that they wouldn't have come. It's that they never needed to come.' - OSHaRE's Colleen Trask Seaman on why the food charity is seeing more families at its door.
Festival of Northern Lights wrapping up season on Sunday
The lights will soon go dim on another season of the Festival of Northern Lights in Owen Sound. This upcoming weekend is the final one for the 38th annual festival, which lines the banks of the Sydenham River in downtown Owen Sound and lights up nearby Harrison Park with close to 200 unique displays. The [...]
Walkerton man charged after dump truck strikes hydro pole
A 63-year-old driver is charged with careless driving after a dump truck struck a hydro pole in Brockton. South Bruce OPP say they received a report at approximately 6:41 a.m. on Tuesday that a vehicle had struck a hydro pole on Durham Street East. Police attended the scene and found that a dump truck had [...]
Stranded snowmobiler faces charges for going off-trail
A 35-year-old from LaSalle faces charges after South Bruce OPP were called out to rescue a stranded snowmobiler on Tuesday. According to police, a report of a stranded snowmobiler came in at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the area of Pearl Lake, Brockton. Police said they responded to the area with fire and paramedic services. Police [...]
Owen Sound Attack 'lost' in trade deadline buzz, lose to Guelph 4-1
The actual games almost seem secondary when the Ontario Hockey League's trade deadline rolls around. They're kind of lost a little bit. There's so much noise. All over the internet and all over social media. They're young," said Owen Sound Attack head coach Scott Wray. Buddies around the league are mentioning things, and you know [...]
Many unknowns ahead after record 2025 for beef producers
While 2025 started out with a high level of uncertainty for Grey-Bruce beef producers due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, it ended as a banner year with record-high prices. But looking forward into 2026, some volatility is expected in the market, with factors like the upcoming renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement, [...]
DeGray: Boston College came calling for Carter George
Dale DeGray wasn't going to trade Carter George, but faced with the potential of losing him for nothing, the veteran Owen Sound Attack GM made a deal.
Owen Sound homeless shelter opening in former daycare building
'It's huge. This facility is obviously very welcome in our community. We need it.' -- Grey County community services director Anne Marie Shaw
Carter George era ends in Owen Sound
Carter George came to Owen Sound as a small, exceptionally confident young goaltender. He leaves Owen Sound as one of the best to tend the crease in the Scenic City.
Team Canada's Carter George traded to Sault Ste. Marie for draft picks
Carter George will finish his Ontario Hockey League career with the Greyhounds in Sault Ste. Marie. It's a place close(ish) to George's Thunder Bay home, and a city with family ties. George's grandfather, Tom Coulterman, is a local curling legend. In return, the Greyhounds will send Owen Sound seven early-round draft picks. The picks are: [...]
Owen Sound Attack trade former second-round pick to Trout
The Owen Sound Attack traded Mason Roy to the Brampton Steelheads for a pair of draft picks Tuesday night. In return, Owen Sound will receive a 2026 fifth-round pick (Sarnia) and a 2027 10th-round pick. Owen Sound selected Roy in the second round (42nd overall) in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection Draft. The six-foot-one defender [...]
Fundraiser soars for Coco Love Alcorn amid cancer treatment
'I want to thank you all so deeply for every donation, every kind message, and every healing thought you have been sending my way.' -- Coco Love Alcorn
Sauble Beach Winterfest offers food, games and fun Jan. 16-17
On Winterfest weekend, admission will be free on Saturday, Jan. 17 to the Sauble Beach Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Club's trails.
Incidents in Bruce County involving snowmobiles prompts OPP warning
Police in Bruce County are reminding the public about the risks involved with snowmobiling after a pair of incidents involving the machines over the weekend. On Saturday at approximately 10 p.m. police received a report of a snowmobiler that went through the ice on a waterway near Kinlough, northeast of Lucknow. The operator was uninjured, [...]
Driving force behind Rare Breeds Canada died suddenly Jan. 3
Elwood Quinn also built a successful ag tourism farm in Montreal, and probably helped end Communism
Snowmobiler charged after being stopped in downtown Owen Sound
A snowmobiler is facing impaired driving and other charges after being stopped in downtown Owen Sound on Monday evening. Just before midnight, a member of the Owen Sound Police Service observed a snowmobile on the sidewalk and conducted a traffic stop. The officer detected signs of alcohol consumption, and requested a breath sample, which resulted [...]
PYETTE: The softer side of David Branch
Not everyone in hockey saw the softer side of David Branch. But Jim Cressman did one stormy evening many decades ago when the then-Ontario Hockey League commissioner showed up for a Knights game at the old London Gardens. Branch, who died Sunday at age 77, suddenly realized he had locked his keys in his car. [...]
Driver charged after vehicle found in snowbank in Brockton
A Windsor resident faces an impaired driving charge after a vehicle was found in a snowbank in Brockton early in the morning on New Year's Day. Just before 3:30 a.m., on Jan. 1, a member of South Bruce OPP stopped to check a vehicle on Hwy. 9 in the Municipality of Brockton. The vehicle had [...]
Theatre by, for and about regular people, that's Sheatre
Local theatre company, Sheatre, turned 40 late last year. Founding artistic director Joan Chandler takes a look back.
New carbon monoxide alarm requirements now in place
Changes to the Ontario Fire Code that came into effect on Jan. 1 have expanded carbon monoxide requirements in homes. CO alarms are now required on each floor of a home that has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, attached garage, or is heated by a fuel-burning appliance that is not contained within a home. Prior to [...]
Grey Bruce OPP lays 25 impaired driving charges in Festive RIDE checks
Provincially, OPP officers laid 1,268 impaired driving charges and issued 150 warn-range suspensions.
Longtime Wiarton Echo cartoonist Larry Isbester's work to be displayed at Deep Water Gallery
For over 40 years Larry Isbester submitted a weekly cartoon to The Wiarton Echo. A collection of his work will be displayed at the Deep Water Gallery beginning this month.
Trump delays 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian wood manufacturers
Mike Baker CEO of the Hanover-based Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario (WMCO) says the 50 per cent tariff would have been a "nail in the coffin."
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