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Saugeen Ojibway Nation Says It Was Shut Out of Canada's Nuclear Strategy
The Nation whose territory hosts the Bruce nuclear site says Ottawa never consulted it on a plan for up to 10 new reactors — and that its consent is…
 • Miranda Miller
Wiarton Gains a Family Doctor as Dr. Nasrin Alavi Joins Local Practice
Dr. Nasrin Alavi will open a Wiarton practice in September. Unattached patients in South Bruce Peninsula can register through Health Care Connect to be…
 • Miranda Miller
OPP Seek Witnesses After Cyclist Critically Injured in Grey Road 1 Collision
Grey Bruce OPP are investigating and seeking witnesses after a cyclist suffered life-threatening injuries on Grey Road 1 near the Wiarton Keppel…
 • Miranda Miller
Letter to Grey County Council: Grey Road 1 Safety Concerns Warrant Investigation
A resident of Georgian Bluffs shares her concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety on a specific stretch of Grey Road 1 and requests the county…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Our Town: Owen Sound's Average Income Is $77,300. Most Residents Earn Far Less.
Statistics Canada data show 43% of Owen Sound residents earn under $30,000 after tax, and the income gap with neighbouring communities is growing, says…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Tues July 7: News, Views & Local Events
News and updates involving municipal transparency, affordable housing, the future of tourism, family doctors, the search for Lois Hanna, police reports…
 • Miranda Miller
Between Our Steps: Fence Rows
Burying fence rows clears land for larger equipment — but the stone returns with each freeze and thaw. Cathy Hird weighs the tradeoff between acreage…
 • Cathy Hird
Twenty Months, Six FOI Requests, Nearly $1,800: What It Has Cost to Ask the City for Public Records
Owen Sound Current filed six MFIPPA requests with the City of Owen Sound over 20 months. One was completed on time. Council was informed weeks ago and…
 • Miranda Miller
Grey Road 1 in Wiarton Closed After Collision Involving Cyclist
Grey Road 1 in Wiarton remains closed at Winter Street following a collision involving a bicycle, Grey Bruce OPP said Monday afternoon.
 • The Owen Sound Current
Arts Alliance Art & Jazz Festival Brings Music, Creativity and Community to Grey Gallery Garden
A new Art & Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday, July 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the beautiful Grey Gallery Garden in downtown Owen…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Mon July 6: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce Community News
News and updates involving Owen Sound Election 2026, Hepworth Sawmill Trails, Arran-Elderslie, 'Find the Fish' in Walkerton, the wreck of the 'Erie…
 • Miranda Miller
Only Two Owen Sound Incumbents Have Filed for Election With Nomination Deadline Seven Weeks Out
Two of nine current Owen Sound council members have filed to run this fall. No one is challenging Deputy Mayor Greig, and four new candidates have…
 • Miranda Miller
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