Owen Sound Sun Times

Evgeniy Oksentyuk went end-to-end to end it as the Flint Firebirds snatched a 4-3 victory in overtime over the Owen Sound Attack inside the Bayshore Wednesday night. The five-foot-seven Belarusian sparkplug scored two goals in the final 20 minutes and change to lead the Firebirds’ third-period comeback effort. “Good teams, they step on the jugular […]

Right after it became known the Wiarton Salvation Army was broken into and suffered a loss of more than $15,000 last week, the community stepped up. People have already donated more than the total loss, Capt. Mary Millar said in an interview Wednesday. “It’s amazing and it’s encouraging because it really, really does help to […]

The captain of the Owen Sound Attack has been tasked with leading Team OHL in the 2019 CIBC Canada Russia Series. Aidan Dudas will wear the ‘C’ when Team OHL takes on the Russian world junior team for Games 3 and 4 of the series Nov. 7 in Kitchener and Nov. 11 in London. He’ll […]

City council has rejected a noise bylaw exemption request from Flanagan Foodservice, which wants to continue delivering food to Wendy’s and A&W three days a week between 4:45 and 6 a.m. The food-delivery company submitted the request after city hall received “several complaints” from neighbours who said the early morning deliveries disrupt their sleep. “The […]

Owen Sound will spend nearly $2.1 million to buy a new aerial platform fire truck with 100-foot ladder for its emergency services department. The vehicle will replace the service’s front-line, 25-year-old Nova Quintech 100-foot rear-mount aerial platform fire truck. Chief Doug Barfoot said National Fire Protection Association standards, which the city’s fire service has adopted […]

A team of young hockey players in Arran-Elderslie are proudly sporting new jerseys that are teaching them valuable lessons about remembering those who fought for their freedom. The Arran-Elderslie IceDogs atom rep team are now wearing special Remembrance Day commemorative jerseys in their games leading up to Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. “I told the […]

An ‘80s themed gentle fitness class for people over 55 years led by instructors dressed in their coolest 1980s workout attire will lead people in a group exercise class at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre Friday. There will be a prize for best 80s costume at the fundraiser for the VON “Seniors Maintaining Active […]

A storm that battered Lake Huron and Georgian Bay communities in mid-October left the Lion’s Head lighthouse stripped of siding and with holes on the water side. Northern Bruce Peninsula owns the lighthouse, which lost its cedar shakes and two layers of cladding under them, municipal chief administrative officer Bill Jones said Tuesday. “The municipality […]

Owen Sound has received some positive news from the province heading into budget deliberation season at city hall. A year after city officials expressed concern that the Progressive Conservative government would slash Owen Sound’s Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) allotment, the city has been notified that its annual transfer payment will instead increase for the […]

Elections Canada’s poll-by-poll results show Conservative Alex Ruff won in almost every community in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound on his way to victory in this riding. Liberal candidate Michael Den Tandt won Tobermory, Kimberley and Owen Sound, and his win in the city was close – 2,820 voted Liberal while 2,654 voted Conservative, a difference of 166 […]

With flu season around the corner, there will be plenty of chances across Grey-Bruce to get vaccinated next week. The Grey Bruce Health Unit is teaming up with Grey Bruce Health Services, South Bruce Grey Health Centre and Hanover and District Hospital to hold public flu vaccine clinics at 11 sites between Nov. 4 and […]

City Coun. Scott Greig says Owen Sound’s planned twice-daily bus service to and from Guelph – expected to launch in the new year – will open up a “world of opportunity” for people. “I hope it’s well-received by the community here and all the towns in between and at Guelph. Hopefully, it’s nothing but a […]

Owen Sound will be spending just over $42,000 next year to find its next city manager. Council voted Monday night to hire Bay Street executive search firm The Phelps Group Inc. – whose submission earned the highest score amongst 10 received by city hall during a request-for-proposal process – to help the city recruit its […]

Grey County’s exploration of innovation in agriculture is returning for a third year with a focus on how agri-food innovation and sustainability will help feed the world in the future. Ag 4.0.3 will be held at the Hanover Civic Theatre on Friday where attendees will take part in a morning session of speakers and panels, […]

JUNIOR ATTACK HOCKEY Minor midgets win two The Owen Sound Subaru Junior Attack minor midgets defeated the Centre Wellington Fusion 4-1 in Tri County Minor Hockey League action at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre (JMRRC) on Friday night. Cole Gowan scored two, while Nolan Andrews and Ethan Kerr each scored once. The minor midgets […]

Ted Johnston knew at a young age that serving in the military was what he wanted to do. Not only did his father Alex serve in the First and Second World Wars, but he saw it as a way to make a living and put food on the table. “At the time when I joined […]

This weekend’s Monster Madness shows were extra special for monster truck driver Dan Carey. After touring across Canada this summer, Carey, of Lion’s Head, was able to come home and perform with his truck Train Wreck in front of a hometown crowd for the tour’s season finale. “To be able to do something close to […]

The North Bay Battalion are going through a little rough patch and it didn’t get much smoother in Owen Sound. The Troops travelled to the Scenic City with a 3-10 record. They allowed 20 goals in their previous two games. That’s 40-grit sandpaper rough. Owen Sound sent the Battalion packing with a 6-3 defeat Saturday […]

The Kirill Nizhnikov experience in Owen Sound has come to an end. The Owen Sound Attack released the enigmatic forward Saturday afternoon. The Russian-born winger had four goals and two assists in 10 games with Owen Sound. He was a healthy scratch Thursday as the Attack lost 3-2 in Barrie. Dale DeGray sent a conditional […]

Grey County is applying to the Ministry of Health & Long-term Care for 96 new beds for Grey Gables in Markdale. County council voted Thursday to submit the application, as recommended by its long-term care committee of management, before receiving concrete information on the projected capital and operating costs of the additional beds or whether […]

Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound has given out big money – more than $150,000 this year alone – to nine local organizations that serve young people and others. The OSHaRE soup kitchen has already received the Kiwanis club’s $100,000 gift for a new kitchen in new downtown Owen Sound premises it will occupy on Dec. […]

It’s a tense time of year for puck prognosticators. There is enough of a sample size to start feeling the pangs of shame for preseason premonitions that haven’t come to pass, yet not enough time for the laws of averages and the rules of the universe – the London Knights shall not finish last – […]

Twelve veterans with ties to Grey-Bruce will be recognized during a ceremony in Owen Sound on Sunday. The Billy Bishop Home, Museum, Archives and National Historic Site will be holding their 19th annual Honouring our Local Veterans at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6 at 2 p.m. The event will recognize the service of 12 […]

The first year of a passenger flight service at the Wiarton-Keppel International Airport is ending with an occupancy rate of about 35 per cent. Georgian Bluffs director of operations and CAO Rick Winters said the service was well received, with ridership on par with the first year of service for other areas FlyGTA Airlines services, […]

City council is set to vote Monday night on a staff recommendation to contract Voyago to provide a twice-daily round-trip bus service between Owen Sound and Guelph starting this January. Dennis Kefalas, director of public works and engineering, said the proposed $1.2-million agreement between the city and the London-based transportation firm includes runs from Owen […]

Owen Sound’s crash course on the 10th Street Bridge detour route has come to an end, and motorists are now expected to know the rules of the road. Since the bridge closed on Oct. 2, there has been an educational period in which police have been working with the city to inform motorists of the […]

Thousands of books will be offered at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library’s Great Annual Book Sale starting with a special paid preview Sunday. The Owen Sound library auditorium is full of tables of donated books, DVDs and CDs waiting for new owners. Doors will open for the special preview Sunday, 2 […]

Jr. B N’Stars name executive The Owen Sound North Stars junior B lacrosse club named their executive and directors for the 2020 season at their Annual General Meeting Wednesday. Mark Rouse returns as president. Mike Medwedyk will serve as vice president while Dee Grimoldby and Ted Kitto will serve in the roles of treasurer and […]

Owen Sound embarrassed Barrie the last time they were in the Colts’ barn. For payback, the Colts snapped the Attack’s five-game winning streak Thursday night in the early-season rematch as Owen Sound travelled east on Hwy. 26 and lost 3-2. If not for Mack Guzda the game could have gotten ugly early. The Colts snapped […]

The Bluewater Athletic Association senior boys football final will once again be decided in a Scenic City Showdown. The OSDSS Wolves held off a resurgent Saugeen District Royals club 31-23 Thursday in Port Elgin in a rematch of the 2018 semifinal. “Mustangs versus Wolves/Raiders VI” will kick off Nov. 1 at 2 p.m., when the […]

People turned in eight kilograms of expired or unused medication in return for Owen Sound Attack hockey game vouchers during this year’s campaign to dispose of drugs properly. The third annual “Campaign to `Attack’ Medication Misuse” saw 150 people drop off the medication at Owen Sound IDA between Oct. 5 and 11. Among the drugs […]

Funeral traditions and rituals of the past will be highlighted at Grey Roots Museum and Archives on Saturday. The museum and archives near Rockford south of Owen Sound will be offering up its Good Grief guided tours through Moreston Heritage Village beginning at 2 p.m. Participants will get to participate in a toast (and a […]

Halloween is coming a little early to downtown Owen Sound. Downtown merchants are participating in the Halloween Haunt on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., where families are being encouraged to wear costumes and go store to store for a fun activity, craft or treat. Black and orange balloons will be outside participating merchants, […]

Georgian Bluffs has plotted its course for the next five years and beyond. The municipality recently completed a draft strategic plan, which outlines its goals and objectives to be implemented over the next five years. A public open house is planned for Oct. 30 for the public to learn about the proposed plan and provide […]

Police are looking into who smashed their way through the Wiarton Salvation Army church building early Tuesday and made off with thousands of dollars worth of cash, gift cards, electronics and food. The costly damage and losses threaten the Sally Ann’s ability to help the most vulnerable people on the peninsula, Capt. Mary Millar said […]

In a trip to Guatemala earlier this year, Wilma Frost saw first-hand how much the children there treasure the simple things in life. The Grey-Bruce area co-ordinator of the Operation Christmas Child shoebox program was in the Central American country in April where she helped deliver shoeboxes containing small items, including school supplies, toys and […]

The Ontario Para Network and YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce are teaming up to give the public a chance to try out wheelchair basketball. The Wheelchair Sports Have a Go Day will be held at the Family Y at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre on Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Everyone of all […]

The Owen Sound Police Service and the Grey Bruce branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association are teaming up to provide a new mobile crisis intervention program. The two organizations launched their Mobile Mental Health and Addiction Response Team (MMHART) on Tuesday, which will involve a CMHA urgent response worker and an Owen Sound police […]

If not for the rapid response of Owen Sound firefighters, the department’s deputy chief says, a garage fire Sunday afternoon would have caused catastrophic damage to two neighbouring homes. “I think another two minutes, we would have lost both houses,” Michael Clark said in an interview. “It was very close.” Eleven city firefighters responded to […]

Georgian Shores United Church is home to one of the largest pipe organs in the region – a magnificent instrument with about 2,300 pipes ranging from the size of a pencil to towering, 16-foot-tall wooden tubes. “From an organist’s point of view, it can do anything that I want. It can play down to the […]

Minor bantams win a pair The Owen Sound Firefighters Junior Attack minor bantam walked away with all four points this weekend. Friday they played at home against the Guelph Gryphons and secured a 6-2 victory. On Sunday, they travelled to New Hamburg to face off against the Huskies and showed no mercy winning 5-1. Gowan, […]

Saugeen Shores’s project to build new ball diamonds in Lamont Sports Park at the south end of Port Elgin is among the top four entries in the running for $250,000 in the Kraft Heinz Project Play contest. The grand prize winner will be announced Oct. 21. Runners-up will receive $25,000 each. A news release from […]

Owen Sound poet laureate Richard-Yves Sitoski wrote this poem, which he read at the city’s second Climate Strike protest at city hall on Sept. 27. It’s called Greta Thunberg. it’s 40 in the shade and she stands unsmiling on the cobbles short in stature and easily dismissed for she’s a girl and young and […]

What’s the biggest issue in this election campaign? Richard-Yves Sitoski and many others think it’s the environment and the damage man-made climate change is doing to it. Catastrophic weather, rising sea levels and droughts have all been attributed to man-made global warming. Sitoski is an Owen Sound poet and the city’s seventh poet laureate, just […]

The Owen Sound Attack are in first place in time for turkey after a 4-1 win over the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Saturday night at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. “It’s kind of nice to come as the underdog sometimes when people aren’t expecting it,” Daylon Groulx said. “We get to go home for […]

People came by the hundreds Saturday to a farm north of Lion’s Head to watch pumpkins shot by compressed-air cannon and human-powered catapult at the 23rd annual Lion’s Head Pumpkin Toss. At the wooden “Sling Shock” catapult, Fred Flanagan’s face was half smile and half grimace as he pulled back on a giant slingshot loaded […]

A growth spurt of sorts has Igor Chibrikov on the “watch list” of NHL scouts. Not so much his physical growth, as the towering defender has stood around six-foot-seven since he stepped foot in Owen Sound, but rather the growth of his game. Chibrikov went from not playing much at all in his rookie season […]