Owen Sound Sun Times

Police now say suspect stole a green Polaris Ranger 500 side-by-side ATV

The changes exempt ministers' and the premier's offices from FOI requests.

'We appreciate the commitment of our council members, both past and new, who choose to serve on the board of health.' -- Grey County Warden Andrea Matrosovs

Province has said it won't expand to appoint all county wardens but councillors were skeptical.

A Grey Highlands man faces impaired driving and stunt driving charges after an incident in Flesherton on Wednesday night. Just after 11 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce OPP were conducting radar enforcement in the village when an officer observed a northbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, police said in a news [...]

A Southgate man has been charged with aggravated assault following an on-ice incident during a rec hockey tournament. Grey Bruce OPP said that on March 23 they became aware of an incident that took place at a sports facility in the Township of Southgate two days earlier. During one of the games at a men's [...]

Three visual concepts are Simply Retro, Friendly Nostalgia and Nature First

Landmark donation pushes contributions to over $500,000 since 2013

An Owen Sound man has been charged after a security guard was allegedly assaulted in downtown Owen Sound Tuesday. Owen Sound police were called to a disturbance on a downtown street involving several people just before midnight Tuesday , according to a police news release. Police said an on-duty security guard who was in the [...]

Pumping was still ongoing in the Hepworth and Gould Lake areas, but levels were lower

Wiarton Salvation Army got a boost from 100 Men Who Give A Damn. The philanthropic men's group gave the Sally Ann $21,700 toward expensive repairs needed to maintain the charity's cold room, where refrigerated food bank items are stored. Maj. Mary Millar was invited by the 100 Men to make a presentation at the group's [...]

A living artifact in Owen Sound's Harrison Park that is believed to have guided the Anishinaabe people home to their village will continue to teach others about the area's First Nations history. More than 200 people gathered at the back of the park's campground on Wednesday for a dedication ceremony and plaque unveiling next to [...]

A webcam at the construction site posts fresh pictures every 10 minutes.

Residents say a helicopter flew repeatedly over the Howdenvale area Tuesday.

The agriculture minister said it is a way to ensure that Ontario has a strong, independent food supply for generations to come."

The jobs of up to 50 education workers could be on the chopping block as the region's French Catholic school board grapples with a $3.3-million deficit. The layoffs at Conseil scolaire catholique (CSC) Providence, which stretches from Owen Sound to Windsor, are expected by the end of the current school year. Everybody is worried," said [...]

Don't call it a retool. Or a rebuild. Or a reanything. The Owen Sound North Stars junior B team is entering the 2026 season with confidence despite most of the core of its team graduating after a Game 5 loss to the Orangeville Northmen in the first round of the postseason last year. Last year's [...]

New employment skills training is being offered by local education charity, Elephant Thoughts, with $200,000 from Meridian Credit Union's Reframe" program. The program supports people facing systemic and economic barriers, offering hands-on skilled trades training as well as personalized financial confidence coaching," information about the program says. Students also receive help with resumes, preparation for [...]

The newly named Jan Chamberlain Volunteer of the Year award went to board member stalwart Andrew Howlett, and the dependable Harmony Centre volunteer work crew, led by centre co-founder Frank Greaves. Theirs were two of the awards handed out at the biannual Owen Sound Arts, Culture and Volunteer Awards event Thursday at the Harry Lumley-Bayshore [...]

Bag tags no longer required after automatic cart-based system implemented

Chi-Gmiinh," meaning big water" stands above the English words Saugeen Beach" on the new sign design.

'This collaboration allows us to share practical insights from our own feasibility work and planning experience with Energy Alberta.' -- James Scongack, Bruce Power's chief operating officer and executive vice-president

The judge said she agreed 'this is a rare case'.

A Stratford man has been arrested and charged after a theft from a convenience store in Hanover. Hanover Police Service responded to the reported theft at a convenience store on 10th Street shortly before 8 a.m. on Wednesday. The male suspect had fled before they arrived, but police were able to identify an individual through [...]

The province's Special Investigations Unit has been called in after a man was bitten by a police dog during an arrest in Northern Bruce Peninsula, according to the OPP and SIU. Grey Bruce OPP said they executed a search warrant just after 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Spry Shore Road and one person was taken [...]

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority issued a flood warning Friday for South Bruce Peninsula and the Hepworth-Gould Lake area as more rain is expected Saturday

The Owen Sound Fire Department searched the waters near the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre for nearly two hours on Wednesday night. By the end of the search, fire crews determined that a 911 call about a boater in distress was a mistake, possibly caused by foggy conditions on the bay. Fire chief Phil Eagleson [...]

Local MPPs announced a $4.2 million investment in primary care across Grey and Bruce counties on Thursday. Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson made the announcement as part of the province's plan to connect every Ontarian to a primary care provider by 2029. The Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team and Primary [...]

The City of Owen Sound is now inviting residents to participate in the first phase of the public engagement process in renaming the former Ryerson Park. The first phase is to submit name suggestions for the city park located at 823 5th Avenue East, north of 8th Street East. Until Monday, May 4, residents may [...]

Five Owen Sound Attack players are featured on the NHL Central Scouting final rankings ahead of this summer's NHL Entry Draft. Attack captain Pierce Mbuyi is the highest-ranked Owen Sound player on the North American skaters list, coming in at No. 56. Mbuyi, listed at five-foot-10 and 163 pounds, recorded 32 goals and 43 assists [...]

'I believe this is the right time for this transition and I have full confidence in the Grey Bruce Public Health Team to continue the important work of protecting and promoting the health of our communities.' -- Dr. Ian Arra

The Ford government already cut its gas tax by 5 cents last year, but that was before the world was facing a looming energy supply shock.

Province says changes would strengthen oversight and accountability and ensure more consistent learning experiences

This spring, young women from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties will be able to explore a career in the skilled trades. The Nuclear Innovation Institute's Built to Lead event will once again offer a free-to-attend showcase aimed at young women in Grades 7 to 12. This year's public event will take place on the evening [...]

Bruce Road 14 also closed in area of Gould Lake due to flooding

City council news round-up from Monday's council meeting

Geologist Beth Gilhespy will help people learn more about the ground under their feet at the Owen Sound library. On Tuesday, April 21, at 7 p.m., Gilhespy will tell Owen Sound's story of geological change through five hikes available in her book Walking Through Time: Exploring the Geology of the Sydenham Bruce Trail Section. From [...]

A sailboat that was on its side in the water along the wall of the former Russel Brothers factory boat launch in Owen Sound is again upright. The boat, which was resting on its side half submerged in shallow water on Friday, attracted the attention of the Canadian Coast Guard, which visited the site that [...]

The turf is in at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Earlier this week, box lacrosse turf from the former practice facility of the National Lacrosse League's Albany Firewolves - a team that has since relocated to Oshawa - was installed at the Bayshore. Owen Sound's junior B, senior B, and senior A lacrosse teams [...]

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority has upgraded all its watersheds to a flood watch after another blast of heavy rain hit the area early Wednesday morning, with some municipalities forced to close flooded roads. GSCA said in a statement released just before 11 a.m. that much of the watershed had received between 20 and 25 millimetres [...]

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Kincardine Deputy-mayor Andrea Clarke is resigning her chair on council to become a deputy judge. The municipality of Kincardine announced the significant and well-deserved" career change on Monday, noting that Clarke is compelled by legislation to resign from her municipal responsibilities. Clarke, a lawyer, was elected deputy mayor in 2022. Deputy Mayor Clarke has served [...]

The councillor who moved the motion decided to vote against it in the end.

The City of Owen Sound is inviting residents to the 2026 Arts, Culture and Volunteer Awards ceremony on Thursday. The awards will take place inside the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre from 6 to 8 p.m., and is free to attend. Light snacks, entertainment and a cash bar will be on offer. The biannual Arts [...]

Exercise marks culmination of Infantry Private trades training

'We're going to go ahead with the project,' at least to gather construction bids to see if they're affordable. -- Don Statham, spokesman for Lutheran Social Services

Adorable isn't a word too often used to describe the goings-on of a national political convention, but it's apt in this case.

Saugeen Conservation issued a flood outlook on Monday due to significant rainfall expected throughout the week. A media release issued by the conservation authority said staff will closely monitor watershed conditions and provide an update if they change. The flood outlook statement remains in effect until Friday at noon unless otherwise updated. Saugeen Conservation said [...]

Former Owen Sound Attack goaltender Carter George is a finalist for the Ontario Hockey League's Goaltender of the Year Award. On Monday, the OHL announced the five finalists for the Jim Rutherford Trophy, presented annually to the OHL Goaltender of the Year as voted by the league's general managers. Team nominees were required to receive [...]

The tax relief granted to this property class will add to the burden on residential and the other tax classes.