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How and Why Community Gardens Offer Climate Solutions
Simona Freibergova on how community gardens across Grey-Bruce build climate resilience, food security, and connection — one seed and one neighbour at a…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Community Infrastructure Grants Now Open to Grey-Bruce Municipalities, Clubs and BIAs
FedDev Ontario's Build Communities Strong Fund offers Grey-Bruce municipalities, non-profits and BIAs $125K–$1M for community infrastructure. Deadlines…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Six Farmers' Markets to Visit in Grey County This Summer
A guide to six farmers' markets across Grey County, from Owen Sound and Keady to Flesherton, Hanover, Meaford, and Thornbury — hours, locations, and…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Flato Faces Receivership on Eight Properties; Fate of Owen Sound's Greystone Village Development Unclear
Seven companies tied to Flato are in receivership over roughly $29 million in defaulted loans. What it means for Owen Sound's approved subdivision is…
 • Miranda Miller

June 2026

Police Seek Witnesses as Cyclist Seriously Injured & Driver Charged in 4th Avenue West Collision
A 57-year-old Owen Sound cyclist was taken to a London trauma centre after a collision with a pickup truck. The unnamed driver faces a careless driving…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Tues June 30: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
News and updates involving Brightshores Health System, MPP Paul Vickers, Grey Bruce Public Health, Bruce Grey Child & Family Services, Grey County, Owen…
 • Miranda Miller
Brightshores Gets Smallest Increase as Province Allocates $10.2M to Three Local Hospitals
Brightshores draws the largest share of $10.2M for three Grey-Bruce hospitals but the smallest percentage increase, as the sector warns 4% falls short…
 • Miranda Miller
Owen Sound Man Arrested Twice in 24 Hours, Faces Nine Charges
Owen Sound police arrested a man twice in under 24 hours; he now faces nine charges, including vehicle theft and impaired driving.
 • The Owen Sound Current
Child & Family Services Seek Permanent Grey-Bruce Foster Home for 10-year-old Marcus
Family & Children’s Services of St. Thomas/Elgin and Bruce Grey Child & Family Services are working together to find a permanent, stable foster home in…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Mon June 29: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
News and updates from City of Owen Sound, Saugeen First Nation, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, Kincardine Council, Friendsapalooza Festival…
 • Miranda Miller
Letter: Collective Agreement & Arbitration, Not Lack of Leadership, Are Stalling Fire Service Reform
A former Owen Sound councillor responds to a resident's call for fire service reform, citing a collective agreement and a six-year arbitration the city…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Friendsapalooza Festival: A Day of Free, Inclusive Family Fun at Kelso Beach in Nawash Park on July 5
The new family-friendly festival in Owen Sound was built by local parents as a day where every family and individual feels welcome. Feats. 100 vendors…
 • Miranda Miller
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