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by Rob Gowan on (#6NKEC)
After talking about it for at least a couple of decades, Owen Sound officials have given the green light to green bins. Owen Sound will introduce a weekly source-separated organics residential collection program in mid-2025. At a special council meeting on Monday, city council awarded its next contract for residential waste collection in the city [...]
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Owen Sound Sun Times
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| Updated | 2024-11-21 19:00 |
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by Scott Dunn on (#6NKCD)
Matthew McQuarrie was sentenced to life in prison Monday and he won't be eligible to apply for parole for 15 years, after his surprise guilty plea to second-degree murder during his first-degree murder trial last week in Owen Sound. Superior Court Justice Clayton Conlan accepted the 34-year-old's new plea to a lesser charge on June [...]
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by Greg Cowan on (#6NJM2)
The deep horn blast from the Chi-Cheemaun followed a 15-minute fireworks display over Tobermory's Big Tub Harbour and encouraged a round of whoops and hollers from those aboard the ferry and those gathered on the shore. After 50 years, the Big Canoe" is still the star of the show and the jewel of the town [...]
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by Greg Cowan on (#6NJGS)
Meaford residents celebrated 150 years of local history with a parade and party at the harbour on Saturday afternoon. The Meaford Coyotes track team sped ahead of the rest of the parade. Eventually, the field caught up with the speedy youngsters making their way down St. Vincent Street to the Rotary Club Pavilion and harbour [...]
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by Greg Cowan on (#6NJE4)
Less than a year after a fire forced the Foodland in Lion's Head to close, the fifth-generation grocery store is again open for business. Kyle and Kara Hellyer welcomed relieved customers back into the completely renovated community grocery store on Thursday morning. It's been busy, just like before the fire. We had an amazing opening [...]
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by Greg Cowan on (#6NJCV)
Owen Sound's River District transformed into a vibrant sea of extravagant costumes, bright colours and big smiles Saturday afternoon as the city's annual Pride Parade strutted down 2nd Avenue East to the farmers' market. Pride movement organizers in Owen Sound paid tribute to the beginnings of the movement this year - while also recognizing there [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NJCW)
The Owen Sound Fire Department evacuated a 20-unit Grey County Housing complex in the city while it battled a fire Saturday afternoon. Fire crews responded to the Rockview Apartments on 7th Avenue East just after 4:30 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release. Firefighters contained the fire to the unit of origin with help from [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NHZD)
A report of a suspicious vehicle led to arrests and drug charges for three individuals in Hanover Wednesday evening. Hanover Police said officers responded to a suspicious person and vehicle report in a rear parking lot near the intersection of 10th Street and 17th Avenue at approximately 7:20 p.m. Hanover officers located a wanted female [...]
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by Greg Cowan on (#6NHJH)
Arborists, city clean-up crews and hydro repair workers were busy in Owen Sound Friday dealing with the aftermath of a severe storm that knocked over trees, downed hydro lines, and caused extensive property damage in some areas. As of Friday morning, there were no storm-related injury reports according to Owen Sound police. Much of the [...]
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by Jeff Carter, Ontario Farmer on (#6NHDY)
Andrew J. Lovejoy's knowledge of hog production was earned the old-fashioned way, through trial, error and unflinching dedication
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by Rob Gowan on (#6NGZ2)
Owen Sound residents described a wall of white as a violent storm blew through the city right at 7 p.m. Thursday. When the weather cleared a few minutes later many of their streets were almost unrecognizable with downed trees and power lines. There were reports of damage to some homes from falling trees, but early [...]
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by Rob Gowan on (#6NGTR)
At the age of 61, Martin Soder is no stranger to taking part in the Special Olympics. But on Thursday, he experienced something new when he took part in his first Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Ontario. It was my first time doing the torch run, but I have always wanted [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NGRZ)
South Bruce Peninsula will seek online public engagement to help determine the best course of action for the Jewel Bridge in Sauble Beach. The Jewel Bridge crosses the Sauble River, connecting Spring Creek Road from the east to Jewel Bridge Road and the Sauble Beach townsite. According to a public notice, deterioration of the bridge's [...]
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by Courtney Denard, Ontario Farmer on (#6NGP8)
They look like a ladybug but are different. Not only do Asian lady beetles bite, they can also cause allergic skin reactions. When an ALB feels threatened or is crushed, it can excrete a foul-smelling, yellow liquid
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by The Sun Times on (#6NGGC)
Sewer work will result in the partial closure of 10th Street West in Owen Sound early next week. According to a notice published by the City of Owen Sound, 10th Street West between 4th Avenue West and 6th Avenue West will be partially closed beginning at 5 a.m. Monday for a sewer line installation. Travel [...]
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by Jim Algie on (#6NGGD)
Four Democratic Party members voted late last month with Republicans for their 2024 version of the U.S. Farm Bill. When they did that, House of Representatives Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson declared the yea-voting Dems had seen through the hyperbolic, partisan rhetoric" of current U.S. politics. Likely, he doesn't think that now. House Democrats, including [...]
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by Greg Cowan on (#6NGGE)
Many Grey County residents spoke in opposition to a proposed resort village development in the Beaver Valley at a meeting Wednesday night. The Beaver Valley Development Group (BVDG) aims to construct a sprawling community where people can live, work and play" at the former Talisman Mountain Resort north of Kimberley in Grey Highlands. Seeking to [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NGDT)
The Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival is back and will showcase close to a dozen short films created by youth from across Grey and Bruce counties. The festival will take place on Wednesday (June 19) at the Galaxy Cinemas on the Sunset Strip in Georgian Bluffs just outside Owen Sound. Doors open to the free [...]
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by Rob Gowan on (#6NGDV)
When Paul Armstrong begins his tenure as president of Mohawk College in a couple of weeks, his upbringing in the Owen Sound area will have a strong influence on how he fulfills his new role. Armstrong, who was raised on a farm near Annan and Leith and went to school in Owen Sound, was recently [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NFTB)
Pierce Mbuyi will call Owen Sound his winter home. On Wednesday, the Owen Sound Attack announced the signing of the seventh-overall pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection to a standard player agreement. I can't believe it's happening. None of this would be possible without my family, my late mom, dad and brother supporting me [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NFTC)
A new program at the library in Owen Sound will allow visitors to put their green thumbs to use after thumbing the pages of their favourite novella. Grey County Master Gardeners will be at the Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library every third Tuesday of the month for their Gardener in Residence program. [...]
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by Paul Mahon, Ontario Farmer on (#6NGGF)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been flirting with 40,000 this year, and finally met it.
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by The Sun Times on (#6NF37)
Those who use unregulated street drugs in Grey-Bruce are being advised to use extreme caution after reports of 15 overdoses over the past 10 days, including one fatal overdose. Grey Bruce Public Health issued the advisory on Tuesday afternoon after being notified of one fatal and two non-fatal opioid-related poisonings in Owen Sound within the [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NF0Y)
Owen Sound is beginning to gather feedback to help create a roadmap for the future. The city announced Tuesday it was launching a survey as the first initiative under Future Owen Sound - Vision 2050. The project, which will build on the work that informed the city's last strategic plan refresh, will create a roadmap [...]
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by Greg Cowan on (#6NF0Z)
Cancel your plans and get to Meaford." That's the advice from Janice Height, the co-lead of Meaford's 150th celebration set for Saturday afternoon. The bayside town is celebrating its sesquicentennial with a parade and harbour party. The parade starts at 1 p.m. with floats gathering at the former Meaford high school at the corner of [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NEYE)
The United Way Bruce Grey's Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser contributed more than $100,000 between the communities of Saugeen Shores, Kincardine, Meaford and Grey Highlands this year. On Feb. 24, participants in those four communities gathered to walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. The Saugeen Shores CNOY [...]
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by Robin Harvey on (#6NEYF)
Each year, 250 ships dock at the port and there are plans to expand
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by Rob Gowan on (#6NEYG)
The Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Ontario will make its way through Grey-Bruce on Thursday. Local police services will be joining Special Olympics athletes as they run routes through a number of communities in the two counties. The torch run will make stops in Port Elgin, Hanover, Durham, Chatsworth and Owen [...]
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by Scott Dunn on (#6NEVB)
The Crown told a jury in Matthew McQuarrie's first-degree murder trial that a text on a phone said to be associated with the accused vowed to slit Emerson Sprung's throat, and contained a photo that appeared to be the victim's body. Assistant Crown attorney Jayme Lesperance laid out the theory of the Crown for the [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NER3)
Southampton's Auron Ward and Hepworth's Landon Lorenowich won gold at the 2024 Canadian Nationals Jiu-Jitsu Championship tournament hosted at the Save Max Sports Centre in Brampton this past weekend. Ward, 11, was crowned Canadian Champion in the boys under thirteen white belt middleweight weight division. Making his debut a year ago, Ward secured his maiden [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NER4)
The Owen Sound North Stars still seek their first Major Series Lacrosse win after falling 19-12 to the Oakville Rock at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre Monday night. Josh Dawick, Andrew Kew and Ryan Lanchbury led the offensive onslaught as the Rock improved to 2-0 on the year. With the loss, the N'Stars fall to [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NE44)
The best in business in the Owen Sound area will be honoured this week. The Owen Sound and District Chamber of Commerce will hand out its 2024 Business Excellence Awards at the Best Western Inn on the Bay on Thursday evening. Each year the chamber celebrates the achievements of businesses and organizations in the community. [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NE45)
A controversial development proposed at the former Talisman Mountain Resort property north Kimberley is the subject of a public meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 5 p.m. Grey County and Grey Highlands are seeking input on a development application by Beaver Valley Development Group (BVDG) seeking to build up to 370 homes in a mountain resort [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NE46)
Organizers of the 2026 International Plowing Match near Walkerton are putting a call out to the community to develop a logo and slogan for the event. Gord Lang, a local farmer, businessman and entrepreneur who is chairing the event's executive committee, has issued a challenge to everyone in Bruce County to put their logo and [...]
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by Rob Gowan on (#6NE17)
Bruce County council has approved restoration work at two of the buildings at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre in Southampton. At its meeting on Thursday, council approved directing the funds required to complete the work to the museum's 1878 schoolhouse as well as the log cabin on the site. Just like any other [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NE18)
Local high school track and field athletes brought home some hardware from the provincial track and field championships in London. John Diefenbaker Senior School runner Ava Moric added to her staggering OFSAA medal count with a bronze medal in the senior girls' 1,500-metre race. Making her debut in the senior class this year, Moric previously [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NDY6)
BAYSOX SWEEP DOUBLEHEADER The Owen Sound Baysox won both games over the Orillia Majors in a Saturday doubleheader at Tom Williams Park. In game one, the Baysox won 6-3, following the victory up with an 11-5 win later that afternoon. Strong pitching performances and six home runs helped fuel the Baysox. The Scenic City's Sunday [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NDY7)
The Owen Sound North Stars senior B team lost 9-4 to the Hamilton Bengals before tying the Clearview Crushers 8-8 this past weekend. The North Stars (2-5-1) travelled to the Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena on Saturday evening. Neil McInroy, Shane Halliwell, Ty Argent and Dawson Battersby all netted a pair of goals for the Bengals [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NDV9)
The Owen Sound North Stars were just over a minute away from earning their first Major Series Lacrosse league victory Saturday night, but a late equalizer and overtime goal ripped the chance away. James Whiteford completed a hat-trick with the overtime winner as the Brampton Excelsiors edged Owen Sound 10-9 inside the Harry Lumley Bayshore [...]
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by Scott Dunn on (#6NDBQ)
The Canadian Antique Fishing Tackle Association show Sunday in Owen Sound capitalized on that old verity that lures are made to catch fishermen, not fish. Enthusiasts checked out the show, which offered a smorgasbord of nostalgia and a showcase of lures too nice to chance losing on the end of a fishing line. These ones [...]
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by Scott Dunn on (#6NDAF)
The Sunday night Harbour Nights free concert will move indoors to the Harmony Centre tonight. Rain prompted organizers to move the concernt from its usual outdoor venue, the Community Heritage Centre. Harmony Centre is at 890 4th Ave. E. in Owen Sound. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. Tonight's concert [...]
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by Scott Dunn on (#6NDAG)
A wreath-laying ceremony in Owen Sound Sunday marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Pouring rain caused organizers to cancel a parade and 1st Avenue West was to have been closed for a few hours. Instead, a smaller group formed up and marched to lay a wreath to recognize the day, which was the beginning of [...]
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by Scott Dunn on (#6ND4W)
South Bruce OPP charged a 34-year-old Huron-Kinloss man after police say he fled a collision scene. Police received a report at 4:03 p.m. of a collision on Highway 9 near Sideroad 10 in the Municipality of Kincardine.The driver of the vehicle fled on foot but was quickly located by officers, a police news release said. [...]
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by Scott Dunn on (#6NCVR)
James W. Gamble got his birthday wish - to celebrate his 100th birthday. Dozens of family members, including his five children, 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild all came to celebrate with him Saturday at his grandson's East Linton home. They came from locally but also from Toronto, Vancouver, Florida, Barrie [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NCRN)
The regional unemployment rate fell to three per cent in May, its lowest since November 2022 in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region. While the regional rate dropped by 0.5 percentage points, provincially the unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 6.9 per cent. Both rates are unadjusted for seasonality. The region's population increased by [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NCQA)
South Bruce OPP is investigating the theft of a Pride flag from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Mildmay Wednesday about midnight. Someone entered the schoolyard about 11:55 p.m. and took the flag off itsflagpole, police said in a news release. Police are reviewing video footage and ask people to call them whenever they see anything [...]
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by Scott Dunn on (#6NCC8)
Premier Doug Ford helped cut the ribbon to open a new recovery centre in Owen Sound Friday and said more like it are needed across Ontario. This is what we need. Not only here in Grey-Bruce but we need it right across the province," he said just inside the front doors of the 45-bed, $24-million [...]
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by Greg Cowan on (#6NC9H)
An extraordinary collection of more than 900 signed hockey jerseys steeped in the history of the sport is now on auction through the Rockford Auction Centre. The late Bill Murdoch's impressive collection features signed sweaters from some of the sport's greatest names and brightest stars including Gretzky, Orr, Lemieux, Crosby, McDavid, and Wickenheiser. The former [...]
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by Scott Dunn on (#6NBJD)
If local MP Alex Ruff's private member's bill becomes law, MPs and senators could apply for secret security clearances without the government stopping them at the gate. Bill C-377, the Need to Know" bill, would prevent parliamentarians from being denied the opportunity to apply for clearances that would let them become more informed about government [...]
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by The Sun Times on (#6NBJE)
Tobermory is gearing up for the annual Chi-Cheemaun Festival, and this year the harbour town is celebrating the Big Canoe's" 50th anniversary with a four-day party. The festival is one of several commemorative events this year paying homage to the ferry that has been shuttling passengers and vehicles between Tobermory at the tip of the [...]
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