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Updated 2025-07-23 10:02
Man charged with arson and robbery after fires, theft in Wiarton and area
A man faces robbery and arson charges following two structure fires in Oliphant and a theft at Bluewater Park in Wiarton. Police have charged Ronald Eby, 39, with two counts of arson, robbery with violence and resisting a peace officer. The charges relate to both structure fires and the robbery at Bluewater Park. Officers responded [...]
Owen Sound Attack players hope to hear name called during NHL Draft
The Owen Sound Attack have several players hoping to have their name called over the speakers at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles this weekend during the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Four Bears featured on the NHL Central Scouting's final rankings ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft, which were released in April. Defender David Bedkowski [...]
Owen Sound council to receive report on riverside 'fortress'
Structure has become more visible since Downtown River Precinct Phase 2 completion on opposite side of river
Owen Sound votes down study on potential short-term Rice House uses
House north of Tom Thomson Art Gallery is slated for demolition, but when still isn't clear
Owen Sound North Stars face playoff elimination Saturday
The Owen Sound North Stars are on the brink of elimination in the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League playoffs. After upsetting the league-leading Orangeville Northmen at Durham in Game 1 of the best-of-five first-round series, the North Stars have dropped two straight games on the road and will return home Saturday fighting for their playoff [...]
Plenty to do this weekend and on Canada Day in Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce
There's no shortage of events planned this weekend and on Canada Day in Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce. Canada Day itself is on a Tuesday this year, with the statutory holiday and all the associated closures observed then. However, there's plenty to do in the region over the weekend and on the birthday of Canada's confederation. [...]
Roxy Star Company participants ready to present Starstruck show
Program provides unique opportunity for youth and adults living with complex needs
Coldest Night of the Year raises over $131,000 in Grey-Bruce
Community members from Saugeen Shores, Kincardine, Meaford and Grey Highlands raised over $131,000 during this year's Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser. According to the United Way Bruce Grey, 2025 brought record-low temperatures and snowy conditions, but it also sparked one of the warmest outpourings of compassion yet across the region. Extreme weather conditions forced [...]
Tobermory residents celebrate refurbishment of historic settler cabin
The Province of Ontario and Parks Canada helped fund the relocation and refurbishment of the cabin thought to be the oldest European settler home on the peninsula.
Three new exhibits opening at Tom Thomson Art Gallery
Three new exhibitions are opening this month at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound. The art gallery will hold an opening reception for the new shows Saturday, featuring an artist discussion panel with artists Elly MacKay, Laura Moore and Geoffrey Pugen, which will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., with the reception [...]
Owen Sound Little Theatre reveals playbill for 65th season
2025-26 lineup to feature Cinderella, Shrek, Agatha Christie and Shakespeare.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Francis Lake
Collision closed Grey Road 17 for several hours as police investigated
Interactive tool helps with waste diversion in Owen Sound
What Goes Where function makes it easy to figure out how to dispose of household waste items
Eugenia Gold Rush festival returns for a Saturday full of family fun
Families seeking entertainment could head to the village of Eugenia this weekend for the 2025 Eugenia Gold Rush. On Saturday, the Eugenia Gold Rush festival will take over the Grey Highlands village with events at the Highland United Church and Eugenia Community Park. Family-friendly outdoor activities begin with the Highland United Church's pancake breakfast and [...]
Terry Fox Ride for Hope passing through Grey-Bruce this weekend
OPP Constable Adam Belanger, an avid cyclist and Bruce Peninsula resident, will be part of the ride.
Meaford man facing counterfeit currency charges
Police were able to aprehend the man after he fled on his bicycle and then on foot
The Owen Sound Attack trade James Petrovski to Peterborough for picks
Dale DeGray is shipping off one of his better defencemen in another off-season move. A week after trading draft picks to the North Bay Battalion for 19-year-old Jacob Therrien, DeGray shipped out overage candidate James Petrovski to the Peterborough Petes for four prospect tickets. In return, the Owen Sound Attack receive a second-round pick in [...]
Pedestrian injured after being struck by ATV on trail near Markdale
Police say the driver of the ATV fled the scene after hitting the pedestrian
Public meeting held for new Catholic high school in Owen Sound
The process to construct a new Catholic high school on Owen Sound's east side took another step forward on Monday. A public meeting was held at city hall to consider a zoning bylaw amendment application from the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board to construct a new 12,000-square-metre high school on 28th Avenue East. During [...]
Centennial Tower in Owen Sound in need of major repairs
The lookout tower at Owen Sound's southeast entrance will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to safety concerns. At a special meeting held on Monday, city council directed staff to include the estimated $265,000 cost of rehabilitating the Centennial Tower in its 2026-30 multi-year capital plan. But so far it hasn't been determined if [...]
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Chatsworth
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash east of the village of Chatsworth on Monday morning. Just after 10:30 a.m., emergency services were called to a collision between a pickup truck and a motorcycle on Concession 3A between Massie Road and Holland Sydenham Townline. The rider of the motorcycle was transported to hospital with [...]
Downtown Owen Sound boosters accentuate the positive
'I am just so proud of this community for every component of today,' downtown bookstore owner Maryann Thomas said.
Owen Sound reconciliation garden helps bring people together
'With open and friendly dialogue, we can move forward together in a good way with one heart.' -- Gichi-Name Wiikwedong Reconciliation Garden story panel
Collingwood jewelry store robbery Friday under investigation
Police are asking the public for video footage and tips
Underdog Owen Sound North Stars take bite out of Orangeville in Game 1
The Orangeville Northmen won all three match-ups between the two teams in the regular season, but Owen Sound "flipped the script" in Game 1.
U.S. military strikes 3 sites in Iran, joining Israeli air campaign
Aim is to decapitate the Iran's nuclear program and weaken longtime foe amid Tehran's threat of reprisals
Grey-Bruce Pride parade celebration shines in Owen Sound despite the rain
'It's just joyful to see everybody together and see people can actually celebrate, just celebrate life.' -- Larry White
Dog brews and creative hubs pitched during 2025 Hawks' Nest in Hanover
More than $40,000 was doled out to local entrepreneurs in a Dragon's Den-inspired event at the Hanover Civic Theatre Thursday night. Six adult finalists and one youth pitched their business ideas live on stage to a panel of successful business leaders at the 2025 Hawks' Nest show. The panel of investors - the Hawks" - [...]
Georgian Bluffs working on process to avoid use of strong mayor powers
Current Mayor Sue Carleton has voiced her opposition to exercising the powers
Grey Bruce Public Health warns of extreme heat in coming days
If someone is experiencing heat stroke, call 911 immediately and move the person to a cool place.
Extradition preliminary hearing continues for men charged in Sharif Rahman's death
Suspects face manslaughter and accessory after the fact charges
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run arrested in Walkerton
Hanover Police issued an arrest warrant for Codie Bloom days after they discovered the burnt shell of a PT Cruiser believed to be involved in the fatal hit-and-run.
United Way backpack program in Grey-Bruce needs your help
Last year, 2,686 students from JK to high school got a backpack from the United Way of Bruce Grey.
Nomination list released for upcoming Chippewas of Nawash elections
There are nine nominees for chief and 45 nominees for councillor
West Grey's application for judicial review of Durham hospital changes denied
West Grey doesn't intend to appeal Ontario Superior Court decision
Owen Sound, Grey-Bruce hospitals see fewer drug-related visits since wellness centre opened
Brightshores Wellness & Recovery Centre marks its first anniversary
Sauble Speedway poised to become the home of music festival and other events
The Sauble Beach Party will shift from the beach to the Sauble Speedway this year as the Labour Day Weekend event continues to grow
Lego Chi-Cheemaun summering at Tom Thomson Art Gallery
Residents and visitors invited to come out and enjoy local Lego master's creation
Former Markdale hospital to be decommissioned and sold
Brightshores Health System is preparing to decommission and sell the former Centre Grey Hospital in Markdale. The new hospital in Markdale opened on September 24, 2023. Brightshores has now completed the necessary steps with Ontario Health West and the Ministry of Health to proceed with the disposal of the legacy Markdale hospital site, at the [...]
Suspended Saugeen Shores police member facing misconduct charges
Police service notes suspended member has posted a series of videos to social media
Pedestrian injured after being struck by pickup in Meaford
A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Meaford on Wednesday afternoon. Grey Bruce OPP responded to the intersection of Sykes Street North and Trowbridge Street at about 3:40 p.m. after receiving a report of a pedestrian being struck by a pickup truck. Grey County Paramedic Services also attended the scene and [...]
Grandstand at Victoria Park in Owen Sound undergoing work
A building has been removed under the grandstand as have burned parts of the grandstand itself
Owen Sound council aims to please the bees with 'No Mow May'
But pollinator experts see limited value in allowing longer grass in May
Owen Sound, Inter Township firefighters honoured for life-saving efforts at silo mishap near city
Three workers had been straddling the wall on top of the silo for more than an hour before the roughly 20-minute rescue began.
Owen Sound resident dies in crash just south of city
One person died following a head-on crash between a passenger vehicle and utility truck
Arrests made, others sought in theft at downtown Owen Sound store
Police investigation determines that seven different individuals entered the business after the initial break-in
Owen Sound trades for rugged winger with scoring touch
Jacob Therrien is a former third-round pick who scored 20 goals as an Ontario Hockey League sophomore.
U19 North Stars split weekend games in Oshawa
The Owen Sound Transcontinental (TC) North Stars under-19 girls' field lacrosse team played a competitive doubleheader in Oshawa this past weekend, splitting the results with one loss and one win. In the first matchup, the North Stars fell just short against the Mimico Mountaineers, losing 11-9 in a hard-fought battle. Despite a strong offensive showing, [...]
U19 North Stars split weekend games in Oshawa
The Owen Sound Transcontinental (TC) North Stars under-19 girls' field lacrosse team played a competitive doubleheader in Oshawa this past weekend, splitting the results with one loss and one win. In the first matchup, the North Stars fell just short against the Mimico Mountaineers, losing 11-9 in a hard-fought battle. Despite a strong offensive showing, [...]
Owen Sound Baysox shut out New Lowell in NDBL action
The Owen Sound Baysox are rolling. The defending North Dufferin Baseball League champions are now 8-2-0 on the year after shutting out the New Lowell Knights, 4-0, at Tom Williams Park in Owen Sound on Tuesday night. Ryan Bartley pitched the shutout and went the distance on the bump. Catcher Greg Slater went three-for-three at [...]
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