Owen Sound Sun Times

Barry's Construction wants to build a four-storey, 35-unit apartment building behind an apartment it owns, west of 9th Avenue East, and the project got a boost Monday. Council decided to close a road allowance with the intent to sell a portion of that land to the company for parking and emergency access to the new [...]

Cody Hassard pleaded guilty and apologized in court Tuesday.

The Saugeen Ojibway Nation's Environment Office is working with a property owner and reiterating its request that the government protect a known burial site following reports of construction in the area. SON became aware of the work on July 3 when a community member contacted its office to say a homeowner was widening a driveway [...]

The Owen Sound Creative Playgrounds North Stars JEWL women's lacrosse team wrapped up round robin play with a hard-fought 13-11 loss to the Oakville Lady Hawks in their final provincial playdown game. Coming off back-to-back upset victories over the K-W Kodiaks and Kawartha, Owen Sound stumbled early against a lower-seeded but tenacious Oakville squad. The [...]

Meaford appointed a firefighter with more than two decades of local experience to the position of fire chief on Monday. Born and raised in Meaford, Rob Pilon began his career as a volunteer firefighter in 2004 and has since held several leadership roles, including deputy chief and, most recently, interim fire chief with the Meaford [...]

For over three decades Dave Barber has been all in at various events and initiatives in Owen Sound

The Owen Sound Attack will play preseason games in Collingwood and Port Elgin this year. With the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre undergoing extensive renovations, the Attack will host two neutral site" games as part of their five-game preseason schedule, announced Monday. First, the Owen Sound Attack will host the North Bay Battalion inside the [...]

The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority's new Turtle Stewardship Program has deployed 40 turtle nest protectors already this year.

Some neighbours raised concerns last month at council about the 36-unit apartment proposal.

Olivia Rourke, 17, died tragically in a car accident along with three of her softball teammates and coach in May. Her family and friends ensured the charity basketball tournament she was organizing went ahead just weeks later.

LOCAL TRIO HELPS TEAM WIN DOWN SOUTH Local lacrosse players Ainsley Smith, Taryn Weppler, and Bree Wilkins helped their Empress teammates claim the Apex 120 tournament championship this past weekend in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Empress club team, based out of Buffalo, New York, earned a decisive 7-1 victory over Laxon in the championship game, avenging [...]

The Owen Sound North Creative Playgrounds Stars Junior Elite Women's Lacrosse (JEWL) team continued their playoff Cinderella run with a second consecutive upset victory, defeating third-ranked Kawartha 12-10 in round-robin play. After defeating the second-seeded Kitchener Waterloo Kodiaks in their first playoff game, the sixth-seeded North Stars squad, led by Brooklyn Doyle with seven points, [...]

One person was taken by air ambulance to a hospital in London with non-life-threatening injuries.

A youth-driven community festival celebrating music, independence and creativity is returning for a second year. The Banditfest 2025 festival will run through the day and evening on July 13 on the new River District boardwalk on 1st Avenue East and at nearby Heartwood Hall. This year the event, which includes lives music, arts vendors, community [...]

Lory Bill Germa was convicted in a 1992 murder

Three people were taken to hospital after a serious collision that closed sections of Grey Road 7 and Grey Road 40 in Grey Highlands. Grey Bruce OPP said in a news release issued Sunday afternoon that at approximately 10:45 a.m., officers responded to a collision involving a car and an SUV at the intersection of [...]

Two Durham men have pleaded guilty to charges in relation to an illegal deer hunting incident in West Grey late last year. The two men have been fined and are facing license suspensions in relation to the occurrence on Dec. 4, in which it was determined they had enacted a premeditated plan to falsely represent [...]

Jan Chamberlain is being remembered for her passion, energy, enthusiasm and tireless support for the people of Owen Sound. Chamberlain, a former councillor and volunteer and supporter of countless organizations and causes over decades in the Scenic City, passed away of leukemia on Canada Day at the Owen Sound hospital. She was 84. Pat Kelly [...]

Three teens from the Greater Toronto Area have been arrested and a fourth youth is in police custody in connection with an armed robbery in Durham last month. West Grey police said in a news release charges related to the violent and disturbing" robbery of the Northern Credit Union on June 10 are forthcoming, and [...]

Event featuring military personnel, the fire department and others will hit the streets of Meaford on July 18.

Quick-thinking family member contacted police and officers responded to scene

The mobile unit is in place while a new permanent CT scanner is being installed

Thursday marks 37 years since woman was last seen in Lucknow

Approximately 75 positions in all departments need to be filled

City police, businesses, social service organizations, local prosecutors and provincial and federal politicians among those being asked to take part in meeting

Frustrated by a lack of recent success at the CHL Import Draft, the Owen Sound Attack's leadership changed tactics.

Darlene Johnston said First Nations have a right to free, prior, and informed consent regarding projects that may affect their lands, territories, and resources.

Suspected cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine seized in drug bust

Canadian pride was on display during a sun-filled Canada Day celebration at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound on Tuesday. A smiling Pete Klinger greeted attendees in the early afternoon of the all-day event, decked out in red and white and handing out mini Canadian Flags. It's a good day to wave them," [...]

A pillar of the Black community and well of local history reopened Sunday following a couple years of restoration and fundraising

Parks Canada staff expect another busy summer on the Bruce Peninsula this year. With the federal Canada Strong Pass offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada, an already busy summer just got busier. The Canada Strong pass also offers a 25 per cent discount [...]

South Bruce Peninsula officials say they are disappointed they were not consulted before change

A police cruiser was damaged after it was struck by a tractor in the Municipality of Meaford on the weekend. The incident occurred on Saturday when police observed a man known to them operating a tractor on private property. When officers attempted to engage with the man, he fled on a tractor, striking the police [...]

Saugeen Shores police are investigating what is being called a hate-motivated crime after tire burnout marks were left on the Pride rainbow crosswalk in Port Elgin. The investigation began on Saturday after the crosswalk on Gustavus Street adjacent to Saugeen District Senior School was found to be damaged. A driver had intentionally spun the tires [...]

An Owen Sound man has been charged after a pedestrian sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the city on Sunday evening. Shortly after 11 p.m., Owen Sound police and Grey County paramedics responded to a fail-to-remain collision involving a pedestrian near the intersection of 1st Avenue West and 11th Street West, [...]

Emergency crews rescued several people from the water above Denny's Dam near Southampton on the weekend. Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of the dam late Saturday afternoon for a report of several canoes capsized and stuck in a barrier at the top of the dam, Saugeen Shores police said in a news release. [...]

The 2025 Owen Sound North Stars desperately wanted to break a long-lasting playoff series losing streak. They fell short, but set up a sturdy foundation for the future

They never did find gold in Eugenia. Prospectors became excited in 1853 by fool's gold" at the base of the falls. It was the same time as the California gold rush. People had gold on the mind," said Ron Barnett. Now, 173 years later, community members hold an annual tongue-in-cheek gold rush festival as an [...]

David Bedkowski, Trenten Bennett and Harry Nansi had their names called during the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles.

The pounding rhythmic dhol drum of India and the haunting wailing bagpipes from Scotland filled Southampton's Pioneer Park on Saturday afternoon. Talk about a unique clash of cultures. And it worked. Several attendees of the YMCA's 4th Annual Multicultural Day Celebration got up and danced to the sounds coming from Brampton's Kamal Singh and Peter [...]

OWEN SOUND ATTACK INK TOP TWO PICKS The Owen Sound Attack announced the signing of fifth-overall pick Max Delisle and 28th-overall pick Blake Munnings this past week. Delisle is the younger brother of Attack centre Tristan Delisle. The six-foot pivot played for the Toronto Titans of the Greater Toronto Junior Hockey League. Munnings is a [...]

The Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund has hired a facilitator to oversee a program to distribute Municipal Accommodation Tax funds toward tourism-related projects in Owen Sound. Mariam Fares has been named the tourism entity facilitator by the Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund, a committee formed by the local chamber of commerce to reinvest a portion [...]

The South Bruce Grey Health Centre is looking for input as it begins its next strategic planning cycle. The hospital corporation, with facilities in Chesley, Durham, Kincardine, and Walkerton, said it's looking to engage with staff, physicians, patients, families, and community stakeholders as it sets the course for the future of healthcare in the southern [...]

Darlene Johnston will become the Chippewas of Nawash chief for the next term beginning on August 7, 2025. Johnston will be acclaimed to the position after the only other remaining candidate, Steven Lavalley, withdrew. Electoral officer Vaughn Johnston said Lavalley requested to be removed from the ballot after the deadline but before ballots were mailed [...]

Rockview apartments was damaged by fire last year

Revamped program brings down nightly cost from previous model county used

Help for gambling addicts is coming to Owen Sound. With legalized sports betting and the ease and availability of online gambling options, debilitating addictions are on the rise, researchers say. Beginning on Monday, July 7, Gamblers Anonymous (GA) meetings will take place at the United Way Bruce Grey at 380 9th St. E in Owen [...]

Some local players are looking for a more permanent venue

School's out, and the pool at Harrison Park is set to open. The City of Owen Sound announced that the outdoor swimming pool at Harrison Park will open for the summer season this Friday at 1 p.m. It will be open until August 31. The full pool schedule is available at OwenSound.ca/PublicSwimming. Free summer swims [...]

Bruce County's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) expanded to five locations and generated more than $1.3 million in combined refunds and benefits for clients this year. Marking its eighth year in operation, the CVITP, administered by the Bruce County Public Library, operated in Port Elgin, Walkerton, Chesley, Kincardine and Lucknow in 2025. The program [...]