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Gardening Safety: Avoid These Common Hazards
As far as hobbies go, gardening is generally a peaceful endeavour. But it's not entirely without risk. Master gardener Jennifer Deeks shares tips for…
 • Jennifer Deeks
Grey & Simcoe Foresters Royal Canadian Army Cadets Mark 128th Annual Ceremonial Review
The 42 Grey and Simcoe Foresters Royal Canadian Army Cadets proudly conducted their 128th Annual Ceremonial Review on June 9th, 2026.
 • The Owen Sound Current
Bluewater District School Board Presents 2025-2026 Awards of Excellence
At their final meeting of the school year, BWDSB trustees handed out the Awards of Excellence to individuals nominated by their school communities.
 • The Owen Sound Current
Snowbirds to Fly Over Owen Sound Wednesday in Salute to Billy Bishop
The aerobatic team says it will cross the city about 7 p.m. on its Hamilton-to-Barrie flight, weather permitting, at no lower than 500 feet.
 • The Owen Sound Current
Tues June 16: What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
News and updates involving Owen Sound Emancipation Festival, CMHA Grey Bruce, Grey County Council, Grey Bruce Public Health, Saugeen Shores Police…
 • Miranda Miller
City Logs a Year of River District Work; New Bylaws & Up to 26 Shelter Beds Due This Summer
Staff logged 42 foot patrols and seven waste charges this spring but offered no dollar figure for the police funding the report calls significant.
 • Miranda Miller
Owen Sound Emancipation Festival Marks 164 Years With North Star Theme
The 164th Owen Sound Emancipation Festival returns to Harrison Park with a freedom walk, live music, Inspirational Sunday, and a North Star theme.
 • The Owen Sound Current
Our Town: A History of Land-Use Policy and Owen Sound's Downtown
In this fifth column in his limited series 'Our Town,' David McLeish examines some of the policies meant to protect Owen Sound's downtown — and why they…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Mon June 15: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
News and updates involving Owen Sound Fire & Emergency Service, City of Owen Sound, Grey Roots Museum & Archives, Hanover Police, Saugeen First Nation…
 • Miranda Miller
City's Affordability Case Fails as Firefighter Pay and Benefits Reach $5.5M a Year
The City covered $1.55 million in back pay from money set aside since 2019, and will fund the higher ongoing wage and benefit costs for fire hall…
 • Miranda Miller
Restore Health Care to an Acceptable Level, Minister Jones — A Doctor's Letter
Four weeks into the Family Health Team strike, a doctor who referred patients to its services daily takes his case to Queen's Park.
 • The Owen Sound Current
Prepare to be Blown Away by the High-Energy Wild Weather Exhibition at Grey Roots
Wild Weather, a hands-on exhibit on hurricanes, tornadoes, and severe storms, runs at Grey Roots Museum & Archives until September 5, with local climate…
 • The Owen Sound Current
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