Sitemap - 2023 - The Owen Sound Current
Fri Dec 29: Thank You for Supporting the Owen Sound Current in 2023!
Brightshores Health System Updates Hospital Signage at All Locations as Part of Rebrand
Georgian Bluffs to Expand Successful FoodCycler Program in 2024
Parkwood by Heartwood: Home to an Imaginative Menu & Vintage Camping Vibes
Thurs Dec 28: Former Platers Owner Remembered; Library LEGO Event a Hit
Hockey Community Mourns Joseph Holody, Former Owner of Owen Sound Platers
OPP Remind Public to Be Careful Disposing of Holiday Trash
29-Year-Old William Conlin Facing a String of Charges After Stolen ATV Recovered
Chatsworth Man Arrested for Local Vehicle Thefts; Police Seek Two Others
Weds Dec 27: The Library Has a Few Gifts for Local Writers in 2024
The Library Has Plenty in Store for Writers, Poets & Creators in 2024
Tues Dec 26: Youth Climate Action Conference Highlights; News Headlines
Grey Bruce Youth Climate Action Conference 2023 - Video
Fight the Winter Blues with Green
Updated: OPP Investigating Fatal Collision in Springmount
Fri Dec 22: Capital Projects Update + City Facility Holiday Hours (For Real This Time)
LEGO® Building Bee & Competition Happening Over the Holidays at the Library
City of Owen Sound 'Capital Report Card' and Multi-Year Capital Plan Updates
Board Meeting Highlights: Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board, December 11, 2023
What's Open & Closed in Owen Sound Holiday Season 2023
Grey Bruce OPP Advises Seasonal Property Owners to Check Property
Thurs Dec 21: New Year's Eve Happenings, More City Updates
We Asked Each City Councillor to Respond to the Hutton Report. Three Replied.
Crisis Support Program (CSP) Expands at Brightshores Health System
BWDSB Student Senate: December Update from Student Trustees
Potential New Images of Tom Thomson Emerge from Art Gallery Project
United Way of Bruce Grey issues urgent year-end appeal
Weds Dec 20: Holiday Hours Updates & City Budget Discussions
Letter: How the City Can Save $4.2 million in 2024
CAMSafe Security Camera Database Program Launches in Grey Bruce
OPP Seek Assistance Identifying Suspects After Five Vehicles Stolen in Chatsworth Township
Tues Dec 19: Corrections to Holiday Hours
Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre Coming to Sydenham Campus
Grey County’s 2024 Budget Gets First Approval
Mon Dec 18: Can We Talk About This Research Report on City Services & Taxation?
Jim Hutton's Review of City Services Should Give Council Plenty to Talk About
OSDSS Leadership Students Raise $1700 for Owen Sound Fire Fighters’ Toy Drive
City of Owen Sound to Receive $2.88 Million in Critical Infrastructure Funding for 2024
Owen Sound Council Agenda: Monday Dec 18, 2023
Fri Dec 15: 22 United Ways, 9 Christmas Bird Counts & a Chance to Join a Local Committee
Work Continues to Update the Harrison Park Master Plan
Join the Grey County Accessibility Advisory Committee
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Meeting Notice & Agenda for Dec 19
Op Ed: Non-profits – A Built-in Solution to Our Affordable Housing Crisis
Join a Christmas Bird Count Near You
Thurs Dec 14: Funky Chickens & Other Funny Business
News from the Young Naturalists: Preparing for Winter
'Canada's Top Comic' Derek Seguin Announces Owen Sound Tour Date
Dyslexia Awareness Speaker Coming to Owen Sound Dec 18
Notice of Jan 10 Public Meeting for Owen Sound River District 2024 Budget
Young Authors Impress in New Anthology
Weds Dec 13: Paramedics 'Stuff the Ambulance' for SOS; Attack Coach Walters Barred from OHL
Inter Township Fire Department & Enbridge Gas Team Up for Safe Community Project Zero
Grey County Paramedics Raise $1375 & Collect 500+ lbs of Food in 'Stuff the Ambulance' Event
Local Immigrant Survey Open to Immigrants, Refugees, TFWs, International Students
Field Naturalists Welcome Author & Adventurer Adam Shoalts on Dec 14
Tues Dec 12: Canada Summer Jobs Info Session; Opioid Awareness Coming to RIDE Checks
Registration Open for 2024 Canada Summer Jobs Info Session for Employers
Georgian Shores United Church Outreach Committee Donates $2000 to 14th St Housing
Exploring the Ethics of Natural Burial with Bob Hope and Sue Greer
Owen Sound Man Asleep at the Steering Wheel Faces Impaired & Trafficking Charges
Grey Bruce Public Health & Local Police Partner on Opioid Overdose & Poisoning Awareness
Mon Dec 11: Local Students Raise $7500 for OSHaRE; Author's Open House a Resounding Success
Community Supports for Informal Caregivers, the Unsung Heroes of Healthcare
OSDSS Leadership Students Raise $7500 for OSHaRE in 'Empty Bowl' Fundraiser
Fri Dec 8: Missing Man Found Deceased in Bognor Marsh Search
Bognor Marsh Search Ends as Missing Man Found Deceased
Updated: Police Searching Bognor Marsh Area for Missing Man
Navigating Owen Sound’s Winter Trails Safely with Pets
Ali Hassan Author Reading & Writing Workshop Coming to Town Feb 2-3 2024
BGCDSB Launches New Equity & Inclusion Programs for Students with Disabilities
Thurs Dec 7: Moonlight Madness & a New Tourism Tax Announcement
Winners Announced in 'Split the Pot' Hospital Fundraiser Lottery
Owen Sound's Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law Takes Effect on March 1, 2024
Shop Local at Moonlight Madness in the River District on December 8
Public Notice of Intention to Pass Amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law
22-year-old Unlicensed Owen Sound Driver Charged After Stolen Vehicle Rollover
Maggie’s Wake Brings Holiday Show, Spirit of the Season, to The Roxy on Dec 9
OSWW Says Have a Happy, Less Trashy Holiday
Weds Dec 6: Public Meeting on Short-Term Rentals; Grey County Warden Acclaimed
Anonymous Donor Kicks Off CFGB Scholarship Fund in Memory of Sharif Rahman
Owen Sound City Council Meeting Highlights: Mon Dec 4, 2023
Deputy Mayor Greig Fights Back Against 40% Bag Tag Cost Hike
Public Question Period: What Does the Tom Thomson Art Gallery Cost Taxpayers?
City Council Holds Public Meeting on Proposed Short-Term Rentals Bylaw
Tues Dec 5: Early Holiday RIDE Blitz Results; New Gallery Exhibitions
Owen Sound City Band's 'Christmastime Family Concert' Happens Dec 10
Over 120 Drivers Charged in OPP West Region RIDE Check Blitz
Vehicle in Chatsworth Ditch Leads to Impaired Charges for Local Woman
Police Seek Information on Trailer & Tools Theft from Grey Highlands Property
Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police Welcome New Auxiliary Member
Mon Dec 4: Draft City Budget Breakdown; Reader Questions SKYDEV Plans for RCA Site
2024 Draft Budget Highlights & 4.5% Levy Increase Breakdown
SKYDEV Housing Development: Can’t We Do Better?
Owen Sound Council Agenda: Monday Dec 4, 2023
Fri Dec 1: No Overnight Parking Takes Effect; Sports Hall of Fame Nominations Close Soon
OPP Appeal for Witnesses to Help Identify Suspects in Sharif Rahman's Fatal Assault
Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame Nomination Period Closes Dec 31
Overnight Street Parking Restrictions Come into Effect on December 1
Thurs Nov 30: Foster Parents Honoured for Years of Service
Bruce Grey Child and Family Services Honours Foster Parents with Years of Service Awards
Home and Cottage Expo 2024 Registration Now Open
Owen Sound Attack & Cancer Society Raise $64,000 for Hockey Fights Cancer Night
Millionaire's Row: The Georgian Bay Explorer
Local Students Compete in GIS StoryMap Contest
Simple Apps to Help You Budget: Rob's Personal Finance Corner
Weds Nov 29: BGCDSB Director Retiring; What's Happening at St. Mary's High School
Grey County Soil & Crop Improvement Association's Winter Meeting, AGM & Trade Show Dec 15
St. Mary's High School Student Trustee Report: Nov '23
BGCDSB Director of Education Gary O’Donnell Announces Retirement
Powerful Documentary Goes Behind the Scenes at a Supervised Injection Facility
Tues Nov 28: Local Student Wins Top Marketing Award; Medication Misuse Campaign a Success
Hwy 10 Traffic Stop for Stunt Driving Results in Impaired Charges
OPP Community Bear Program to Continue Across Ontario
Lori Di Castri Elected Chair of BGCDSB; Linda Strader to Serve as Vice-Chair
'A Very Charlie Brown Concert' Returns to Harmony Centre Dec 17
120 Unused Medication Bottles Turned In to Health Unit During 'Attack' Campaign
Elsie's Diner: Comfort Food with a 1950s Vibe
Mon Nov 26: 83% of Readers Plan to Shop Local; Stars on Ice is Coming to Town
Grey County Commits $26,000 for Women’s Centre Grey Bruce Infrastructure Projects
Intersections Wood Collaborative Presents Women in Woodworking Showcase Dec 3
Elvis Stojko Hosting Special Stars on Ice Holiday Event
Making the Most of Your 'Owen Sound Current' Subscription
Fri Nov 24: OPP Recover $80,000 in Stolen Goods; New CT Scanner for Saugeen Shores
New CT Scanner in Saugeen Shores Increases Access for Local Patients
Winter Sparkle & Skate Event Shines Bright Dec 1 in Georgian Bluffs
Police Issue Warning After Kincardine Resident Loses $5,800 in Computer Scam
Two Charged After Police Recover $80,000 in Stolen Goods in Chatsworth Raid
Moreston by Candlelight Set to Light up the Night at Grey Roots
Grey Bruce Public Health Marks 'Fall Prevention Month'
Thurs Nov 23: Sharif Rahman Awarded Peace Medal; New Murder Charge in 6th Ave W Shooting
Sharif Rahman Posthumously Awarded YMCA Peace Medal
Third Person Charged with First-Degree Murder in 6th Avenue West Shooting
I Have a Garden, But Am I a Gardener?
Jane Thomson Acclaimed as BWDSB Chair; Jan Johnstone Remains Vice-Chair
Trailer Stolen from Sykes Street North in Meaford
Police Search for 3 People After Alcohol Thefts in Shelburne, Southgate
Watch for These Human Trafficking Warning Signs: Grey Bruce OPP
Weds Nov 22: Peace Medal 2023 Will Be Local YMCA's First Posthumous Award
Call to Grey Bruce OPP Leads to Mischief Over $5000, Vehicle Theft & Impaired Charges
Grey Bruce OPP vs South Bruce Peninsula Fire Hockey Game Raises $730 for Charities
Summerfolk Updates: 2024 Tickets on Sale Now; AGM Set for Nov 29
Students Get Near-instant Acceptances at Georgian College Open House
Five New Owen Sound Business Licenses Approved
Tues Nov 21: City Manager's Update; What's Coming Up in Committee Meetings
City Manager's Monthly Update: November 2023
38th Annual Authors' Open House Happening at The Ginger Press Dec 9
Book Review: 'Don't Look Back' by Rob Rolfe
Mon Nov 20: Local News + Enjoy 'Georgian Bay Explorer' Episodes Online
David Anungo-Nini McLaren, Oct 29, 1947 – November 18, 2023
Kennedy and Sons: The Georgian Bay Explorer [AUDIO]
Rocklands Market: Roger Mooking’s Creative Vision Come to Life in Grey County
At The Roxy: OSLT Productions, The Slocan Ramblers, Mudmen & More
Notice of Meeting: Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Board of Directors Nov 22
Book Launch: Four Bullets, Four Witnesses, Four Liars by Brian Barrie
Notice of Meeting: Bluewater District School Board Meets Tues Nov 21
SOS Program Presents 'Love in the Time of Fentanyl' Documentary Screenings
YMCA Shares Activities and Vision for Peace Week
Concerns on Lack of Development Proposal Transparency & Clarity in Georgian Bluffs
What's On the Owen Sound Council Agenda for Monday Nov 20, 2023
Owen Sound Mayor & Police Board Unclear on Taxi Concerns
Fri Nov 17: City Extends Committee Applications Deadline; Look Inside Grey Bruce Food Share
Grey County and the Grey Roots Museum and Archives Cultural Initiatives Fund
Local Organizations Collaborate to Share Surplus Food Across Grey & Bruce
City Committee Application Deadline Extended to Nov 22
Flag Raised at City Hall for Transgender Remembrance Day
Billy Bishop Museum Offers Three Free Christmas Events
Eat Local Grey Bruce Member Update: One Year Recap from the Finance Committee
Thurs Nov 16: Poet Laureate's Term Comes to a Close; Local Author on CBC Radio
Bruce Trail Conservancy Aims to Create Three New Nature Reserves in Sydenham
Public Health & Owen Sound Attack Campaign to Stop Medication Misuse
Four Very Good Years: The Poet Laureateship in Retrospect
Tips for a Safe Hunt: Western Region OPP
Georgian Bay Explorer Evening at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
Owen Sound for Millennial Mommas
Weds Nov 15: CFGB Shares $191,000 in Grants to 35 Local Groups
35 Local Groups Awarded $191,000 in Grants from Community Foundation Grey Bruce
Annual CMHA Christmas Store is Back with Free Shopping for Up To 80 Clients
Former OS Attack Player Matt Petgrave Believed in Custody for Manslaughter
Get Ready for a Flurry of Festive Activities Downtown on Saturday, November 18
Grey Bruce OPP Seek Help Locating $150,000+ in Stolen Farm Equipment
Off-Season Adventures for Owen Sound Pet Lovers
Tues Nov 14: Grey County Launches Accessibility Map; Good News for Pet Parents
Public Health Declares COVID-19 Outbreak on Rockwood Terrace 2nd Floor
Grey County launches Municipal Accessible Spaces Map
Harmony Centre to Host 10th Anniversary Community Appreciation Reception Nov 16
News from the Georgian Bay Garden Club
Coco Love Alcorn & The Wonderland Singers in Concert at Harmony Centre Dec 7
Corry Lapointe's 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest' Decisions Pay Off
Grey Bruce Pet Hospital Announces Interim Solution to Extend On-Call Hours
Mon Nov 13: Harmony Centre Completes Retrofit; City Starts Winter Operations
New Ways to Finance the Housing Affordability Gap: Nov 17 Discussion
What’s New At Intersections Wood Collaborative
Princess St (Hwy 6) in Shallow Lake Briefly Closed After Serious Accident
Harmony Centre Retrofit Cuts Greenhouse Emissions by 50 Metric Tonnes per Year
City to Commence Winter Shift Operations
BCM&CC launches “Young Canuckstorian” video diaries on WWI Bruce County soldiers
Christkindl Market at Glencolton Farm
From Paris to New York to Montreal – to Owen Sound
Call for Writers: 'Aging in Place' Essays for Upcoming Book
Fri Nov 10: City to Host Public Meeting on STRs; 'Summerfolk Forever' Seeking Support
Gala Raises $410,000 for Georgian College Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
Road Closures & Transit Interruptions in Owen Sound for Remembrance Day
Public Health Encourages Grey-Bruce Residents to Test Homes for Radon
GBFS Running 'Summerfolk Forever: 50 More Years' Fundraising Campaign
Grey Bruce OPP Seek Person of Interest in Eugenia Break-in
City Calls Public Meeting Dec 4 re: Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law Amendment
Thurs Nov 9: October Home Sales Up 6%; Two Charged with Impaired
Owen Sound Field Naturalists Present 'Galapagos' by John Hlyaniluk
Remembering Murray Cathcart: A SweetWater Music Festival Tribute Performance
175 Homes Sold in October via MLS in Grey Bruce Owen Sound, +6% YoY
Remembrance Day 2023: What's Happening in Owen Sound
Remembrance Day Is Not a Holiday – Here's Why
This Year, You May Want Both Red and White Poppies
Owen Sound & Northern Bruce Peninsula Men Face Impaired Charges
Weds Nov 8: Holiday RIDE Campaign Underway; YMCA Peace Medal Recipient to be Announced
YMCA Peace Medal Recipient to be Announced at Nov 22 Ceremony
New Stop Signs Installed on 4th Avenue West at 19th Street West
OPP West Region Announce Holiday RIDE Campaign Kickoff
Antony Christie's 'Conjuring a Ghost Road' (2023, Brucedale Press)
Owen Sound Hosts HockeyFest Nov 17 & 18
Where Do You Go From Here? How to Self-Refer to the Community Support Services Network
Tues Nov 7: YMCA Moving Staff Into Former Sun Times Building; Opinion: Local Vet Shortage
Owen Sound's First National Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony is Nov 8th
Goal in Isreal-Hamas War Must be Peace, Not Winning
Letter to Pet Parents From 8 Local Clinics Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
YMCA Moving Staff from Three Locations Into Former Sun Times Building
Grey County Considering Options for Reducing Tax Levy in 2024 Budget Talks
Bruce Grey’s Living Wage Now $22.75/Hr (+9.6%)
32-year-old Meaford Man Charged with Operation While Impaired in RIDE Check
Mon Nov 6: Council Agenda Highlights, Tourism Wage Subsidy Available
What's On the Owen Sound Council Agenda: Monday Nov 6, 2023
West Boat Launch and West Harbour Wall Closed Nov 6 & 7 for Ash Tree Removal
'One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest' Opens Nov 9 at The Roxy
Appliances Donated to Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services
50% Wage Subsidy Available for up to 10 Tourism Employees in Grey Bruce Businesses
Fri Nov 3: Owen Sound's Ongoing Taxi Woes; New Strategic Plan for YMCA
Why Can't You Get a Taxi in Owen Sound?
YMCA Unveils New Strategic Plan Focused on Community Wellbeing & Member Experiences
Tickets Available for Dec 1 'Merry Mingle' TOM Gallery Fundraiser
Between Our Steps: Leaves Falling
South Bruce OPP Investigating Fatal Collision on Hwy 21
Updated: Found - OPP Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Missing South Bruce Peninsula Man
Thurs Nov 2: Grey Bruce OPP Report 26 Collisions in 29 Hours
Safe 'n Sound Open Overnight as Warming Centre All Winter Beginning Today
Mischief Charge Laid in Arran-Elderslie Intimate Partner Violence Investigation
Find Regular Meetings, Events & Activities in Owen Sound
Grey Bruce OPP Responded to 26 Collisions in 29-hour Period Oct 31 & Nov 1
A Rock & Roll Christmas Benefit Concert at Roxy Theatre Dec 16
Learning to Pay Yourself First: Rob's Personal Finance Corner
Weds Nov 1: It's Our Official Launch!
It's the Official Launch of The Owen Sound Current!
Beat the Silent Killer: Prevent Carbon Monoxide in Your Home
Billy Bishop Museum Hosts 'Digital Preservation Day' at Legion Nov 4
Grey Roots Presents 'The Remembrance Series' In-Person Lectures Nov 7 & 14
Jeffrey Mundle, Lorrie Metcalf Charged After $147,000 in Stolen Property Recovered
Tues Oct 31: Community Town Hall Takeaways; Witches Dance Raises $2100 for Women's Centre
New Brightshores CEO & President Ann Ford Gets Started
Community Town Hall on Downtown Safety: Key Takeaways
First Local 'Witches Dance' Raises $2100 for Women’s Centre Grey Bruce
'TAKE IT OUTSIDE' Documentary Premiere & Gala Nov 4 at Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre
Three Grey Bruce Men Charged After Shotgun Discharged in City Limits
Mon Oct 30: City Committee Openings Posted; OSPS Field Over 120+ Calls Friday & Saturday
Local Authors Merilyn J Rivers and Ron Savage Giving Talks at The Ginger Press
Apply for an Open City Committee or Task Force Seat by November 17 Deadline
Call for Auditions at The Roxy with Owen Sound Little Theater
Open Symphony Concert Promises a Real Scream for Halloween
Grey County Approves Owen Sound Ask to Join Accessibility Committee – With a Caveat
Specialist High Skills Major Program in Agriculture is Coming to Grey Roots
Community Foundation Hosting Nov 2 Discussion on Social Impact Investing in Housing
Shattering Myths About Glassworks Cooperative Housing & Building a Foundation for the Future
Fri Oct 27: What Happened to Sharif Rahman? Plus, Glassworks Cooperative's Land Sale
What Happened to Sharif Rahman?
YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce receives $46,547 in Federal Funding for Infrastructure
Inter Township Firefighters Recognized at Years of Service Awards
Sale of Glassworks Cooperative Land in Question as Emergency Meeting Called for Nov 1
Halloween Weekend Activities in Owen Sound & Surrounding Areas
Thurs Oct 26: News Headlines, Urgent Healthcare Info & What's On
Last Call for Intersections Wood Collaborative Fundraiser Tickets
Billy Bishop Museum to Honour Local Veterans at Royal Canadian Legion October 29
'Affordability Rate' Adult Transit Pass Pilot for ODSP & OW Participants Starts Nov 7
A Sign of the Times: Accessing Healthcare in Owen Sound
Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce Appoints New Interim Leader
Tues Oct 24: Council Decisions, Local News Headlines & What's On
Regenerate Grey Bruce Hosting Climate Action & Sustainability Film Screening October 26
Council Votes 6-2 to Postpone Short-Term Rental Licensing & Regulation
Mon Oct 23: Local News, Council Highlights & What's On in Owen Sound
Owen Sound Council Agenda: Monday Oct 23, 2023
Owen Sound Staff Recommend Passing Historic Courthouse and Jail Amendments
Police Arrest Wanted Owen Sound Man After Foot Chase Near Kelso Beach
Grey Bruce Health Services (GBHS) Virtual Urgent Care Program with Maple is Over
Owen Sound Attack Parts Ways with Head Coach Greg Walters
Billy Bishop Goes to War: Coming to The Harmony Centre Nov 10
The Owen Sound Current is Accepting Columnist Pitches
Community Contributors (Formerly Writers' Fund Sponsors)