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Robert Busby Evans Sr. Appears in Owen Sound Court in Connection to Sharif Rahman Homicide Case
Busby Evans Sr., extradited from Scotland in December, is charged as an accessory after the fact to manslaughter in the 2023 death of Sharif Rahman.
 • Miranda Miller
Year-Round Shelter Coming to Owen Sound as Safe 'N Sound Secures Federal Homelessness Funding
The long-awaited permanent shelter will provide 26 beds and a dedicated space for partner agencies, but renovations are still needed before the doors…
 • Miranda Miller
Weds Jan 7 – Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News, Events + Opinion
Owen Sound area news and submissions involving Sauble Beach Winterfest, Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound City Council, West Grey Police, Saugeen…
 • Miranda Miller
Letter: Diverging Perspectives on the State of Owen Sound, In Response to Mayor Boddy’s Update
David McLeish offers a data-driven response to Mayor Ian Boddy’s year-end message, challenging the upbeat assessment with a look at population trends…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Snowmobile Reported Stolen from Rural Chatsworth Trailhead
Police are investigating the theft of a black 2012 Ski-Doo MXZ snowmobile reported stolen from a rural trail access point in Chatsworth. Here's what we…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Snowmobiler Faces Multiple Charges After Late-Night Stop on Downtown Owen Sound Sidewalk
A 31-year-old Owen Sound resident faces charges after riding a snowmobile on a downtown sidewalk and testing over the legal alcohol limit. Here’s what…
 • The Owen Sound Current
New West Grey Police Registry to Help Protect Vulnerable People During Emergency Interactions
West Grey Police have launched a Vulnerable Person Registry to help officers respond more safely during emergencies. Here’s who can register, what…
 • Miranda Miller
Tues Jan 6 – Local News + Editorial: A Call to Reclaim Owen Sound's DIA
Owen Sound area news and submissions involving West Region OPP, City of Owen Sound, Grey Bruce Farmers Week, Bruce Power, Bruce County Museum, Owen…
 • Miranda Miller
Editorial: A Call to Reclaim the DIA’s Independence & Revive Downtown Owen Sound
Maryann Thomas, owner of Ginger Press and publisher of the Owen Sound Current, outlines her concerns with the DIA and offers a path forward.
 • Maryann Thomas
Owen Sound Man Charged After Driving Wrong Way on Highway 10 Near Chatsworth
A 49-year-old Owen Sound man is facing impaired and dangerous driving charges after OPP say he was spotted heading south in the northbound lane of…
 • The Owen Sound Current
OPP Holiday Crackdown: Grey-Bruce Saw 331 RIDE Stops, 38 Charges
OPP West Region wrapped its 2025/26 Festive RIDE campaign with 269 impaired driving charges—fewer than last year despite a record number of roadside…
 • The Owen Sound Current
“Renewal” Textile and Fibre Art Exhibit Opens January 10 at Bruce County Museum
The Bruce County Museum opens Renewal on January 10, a textile and fibre art exhibit exploring themes of transformation through innovative quilt art…
 • The Owen Sound Current
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