Sitemap - 2026 - The Owen Sound Current
Fri July 31: Top Local News & What's Happening This Weekend
GOST Service Extended Four More Months as Regional Transit Decision Slides to 2027
Bruce Power Invites Community to FunFest in Walkerton to Mark 25th Anniversary
After 18-Month Investigation, OSC Alleges Fraud by BG Wealth Founder
Thurs July 30: What's Happening In Owen Sound & Across Grey-Bruce
Letter: Here's Hoping Common Sense Can Still Prevail at City Hall
Fin de Fiesta Flamenco to Set Heartwood Hall Ablaze in Owen Sound
Weds July 29: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce Region News
Our Town: What Owen Sound's Crime Numbers Show — and What They Don't
Mayor Brings $100,000 College Funding Motion to Last Meeting Before Election Restrictions
Council Approves Up to $30,000 for Safe 'N Sound Shelter, Backs Trillium Bid
Tues July 28: What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
Letter: 'This Is Ridiculous.' It Really Is.
Free 10-Week Creative Arts Workshop for Adults 55 and Over Opens at Bruce County Museum
Grey Bruce Public Health Joins Regional Call to Raise Ontario Works Rates & Address Food Insecurity
City of Owen Sound Elects to Send Student Nurse to Trial Over Amazon Box
Mon July 27: Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News Updates
Pulls, Sprains, and Repetitive Strains: Preventing Injuries in the Garden
Grey Bruce Board of Health Regains Powers as Assessment Stays Sealed
Hospital Foundation Says 30th Meaford Harbour 5K Was Its Biggest Fundraising Year
Bruce Trail Conservancy Launches Inaugural 'Passport to Nature' Program
Fri July 24: Top News Stories & What's Happening This Weekend
Don't Miss Out: Filing Your Taxes Could Unlock the Financial Support You Need
Community Foundation Grey Bruce Backs Indigenous-Led Family Medicine Centre With $25,000 Grant
Thurs July 23: Owen Sound Area News, Views and Events
Letter: A Reader Questions Ottawa's 'Where Appropriate' Qualifier on Indigenous Consent
City Says It May Not Matter Who Put Nursing Student's Cardboard Box in a Public Trash Can
Antique and Classic Car Show Returns to Grey Roots on August 8
Brightshores Names Steven Green Board Chair, Adds Three Directors
Weds July 22: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce Area News
Meaford Weighs Up to $1.35 Million a Year in TC Energy Funding During Pumped Storage Review
More Than 50 Names Set for Saugeen First Nation Council Ballot
Peace Ribbon Project Brings 600 Square Feet of Community Art to Downtown Trees
Our Town: Why Owen Sound Stopped Growing While Surrounding Townships Boomed
Owen Sound to Wiarton Transit Route to Return in 2026, No New Local Funding Needed
OPP Recover $137,000 in Stolen Property, Charge Six in Grey Bruce Theft Investigation
Tues July 21: What's Happening In Owen Sound Across Grey-Bruce
Hot Days in Grey Bruce Counties
River District Board Highlights: Election Timeline, Action Plan Refresh and Summer Events
Maple Reserve Barbershop Quartet Comes to Leith Summer Festival on July 25
AI Wound Care Technology Coming to More Grey-Bruce Hospitals and Home Care
Mon July 20: Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News
Committee Recommends New By-laws to Council to Protect Renters From Heat & Water Disconnection
Pro Coro Canada & Choir Camp Choral Concerts in Owen Sound This Week
Owen Sound Field Naturalists: AGM Highlights, Award Winners, Bruce Birding Club Updates & More
Owen Sound's Water Plant Struggled for Days Before the Public Was Told
Fri July 17: Top News Stories & Weekend Events
Owen Sound Council Refuses Rental Development Charge Break, Clears Two Apartment Projects
Thurs July 16: What's Happening In Owen Sound & Around Grey-Bruce
Voting on Ryerson Park's New Name Opens, Guided by a Policy Adapted From Yale
Public Health Urges Precautions as Air Quality Health Index Reaches ‘Very High Risk’
Weds July 15: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce Area News
Passenger, 61, Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision Near Walkerton
Deputy Mayor to Glassworks Cooperative Housing Project: No Support Here
Community Foundation Grey Bruce Invests $219,300 to Help Grey Bruce Kids Get Outside and Play
Nearly 400 Grams of Suspected Drugs Seized in Georgian Bluffs Traffic Stop
Tues July 14: Grey-Bruce News + Editorial Opinion
Editorial: Four Months and $772.50 for an Explanation That Should Have Been Offered
OPP Investigating Theft of Topsoil Screener in Georgian Bluffs
Owen Sound Wood Symposium Announces Speakers, Opens Registration
What the Province's $4-Million Hospital Repair Announcement Does and Doesn't Cover
Mon July 13: What's Happening In Owen Sound & Across Grey-Bruce
Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame Hosts Open House at Owen Sound Legion July 18
Striking Health Workers Say MPP Paul Vickers Won't Meet With Them
Owen Sound Water Plant Was Down Two Treatment Units When Boil Water Advisory Was Issued
The Sharif Rahman Case: Complete Coverage
Letter: A Good Man, Remembered Fondly from Scotland
Robert Evans Jr. Sentenced to Three and a Half Years for Fatal Punch That Killed Sharif Rahman
Live Updates: The Final Sentencing in the Sharif Rahman Homicide Case
Fri July 10: Top News & Weekend Events
Two Court Files Against Colin Correia Move Ahead on Separate Tracks
Local Author Turns Blind, Deaf Puppy's Adventures Into Book with 82 Artists
Thurs July 9: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce Local News
Art Across the Region: What’s On in July and August
Grey Bruce OPP Seize One Kilogram of Fentanyl, Charge Two From Owen Sound and Meaford
OPP Seek Tips After Black GMC Truck Stolen From Southgate Residence
Weds July 8: What's Happening In Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce
Saugeen Ojibway Nation Says It Was Shut Out of Canada's Nuclear Strategy
Wiarton Gains a Family Doctor as Dr. Nasrin Alavi Joins Local Practice
OPP Seek Witnesses After Cyclist Critically Injured in Grey Road 1 Collision
Letter to Grey County Council: Grey Road 1 Safety Concerns Warrant Investigation
Our Town: Owen Sound's Average Income Is $77,300. Most Residents Earn Far Less.
Tues July 7: News, Views & Local Events
Twenty Months, Six FOI Requests, Nearly $1,800: What It Has Cost to Ask the City for Public Records
Grey Road 1 in Wiarton Closed After Collision Involving Cyclist
Arts Alliance Art & Jazz Festival Brings Music, Creativity and Community to Grey Gallery Garden
Mon July 6: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce Community News
Only Two Owen Sound Incumbents Have Filed for Election With Nomination Deadline Seven Weeks Out
Brockton Launches 'Find the Fish' Walking Adventure, a New Way to Explore Walkerton
Sexual Assault Charge Laid After Teen Accosted by Unknown Man in Harrison Park
Nursing Student Faces $1,000 City Fine for Garbage in a Public Bin — But Who Put It There?
Fri July 3: Top News & What's Happening This Weekend
Owen Sound Police Seize $110,000 in Drugs After Downtown Search Warrant
Leith Summer Festival Opens to a Full House — and a Dvořák Afternoon Is Next
Celebrating a Legacy: John Bittorf Retires After 40 Years with Grey Sauble Conservation
Thurs July 2: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce Area News
How and Why Community Gardens Offer Climate Solutions
Community Infrastructure Grants Now Open to Grey-Bruce Municipalities, Clubs and BIAs
Six Farmers' Markets to Visit in Grey County This Summer
Police Seek Witnesses as Cyclist Seriously Injured & Driver Charged in 4th Avenue West Collision
Tues June 30: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
Brightshores Gets Smallest Increase as Province Allocates $10.2M to Three Local Hospitals
Owen Sound Man Arrested Twice in 24 Hours, Faces Nine Charges
Child & Family Services Seek Permanent Grey-Bruce Foster Home for 10-year-old Marcus
Mon June 29: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
Letter: Collective Agreement & Arbitration, Not Lack of Leadership, Are Stalling Fire Service Reform
100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce Donates $40,000 to Hepworth Youth Charity
Fri June 26: Top Stories & Weekend Events
Bluewater Board Says Keppel-Sarawak Library Will Stay, Adds Portable
5th Annual Multicultural Celebration Comes to Thornbury on June 27
Letter: Join Protesters Across Ontario on June 27 to Voice Concerns on Provincial Leadership
Owen Sound Police Seize Fentanyl and Cash, Two Charged
Thurs June 25: What's Happening in Owen Sound & Across Grey-Bruce
Council Keeps 4th Avenue West Largely As-Is, Rejecting the Design Its Committee Backed
Student & Staff Awards Celebrated at Final BWDSB Meeting of the School Year
Council Settles 2026 Capital Spending as Five-Year Plan Waits Until July
Letter: Why Isn't Safe, Accessible Play Funded Within the Education System?
Weds June 24: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News, Views & Events
OSDSS Students and YMCA Partner to Help Newcomers Settle in Owen Sound
Artisans & Tastes Market Returns This Friday In Southampton
Our Town: Owen Sound Is Aging Faster Than Ontario or Canada
Owen Sound Man Avoids Prison in 2025 Hit-and-Run After Guilty Plea to Dangerous Driving
Art of Caring Gala Returns to Cobble Beach Oct. 24 in Support of Three Local Youth Agencies
Tues June 23: What's Happening in Owen Sound & Around Grey-Bruce
SIU Clears OPP Officer in Fatal Shooting of Kincardine Man Near Port Elgin
Between Our Steps: Seasonal Colours
Owen Sound's 692-Page Capital Package: What Council's Special Meeting Tuesday Decides
Hanover Fire Confirms Two Vehicles Damaged in LCBO Parking Lot Fire; Cause Undetermined
Mon June 22: Owen Sound & Bruce-Grey News
Municipal Candidate Lists Grow Across Owen Sound & Bruce-Grey With Two Months Left to File
Fire Engulfs Vehicle in Hanover LCBO Parking Lot Saturday Afternoon
Fri June 19: This Week's Top Stories & Weekend Events
The Downtown Problem Owen Sound Council Can't Define
Two Hurt, One Sent to Toronto Burn Unit After Owen Sound Apartment Fire
Thurs June 18: Local News, Views & Events
Intersections Wood Collaborative Invites Youth to Join Summer Woodworking Program
Sustainable Fire Service: A Taxpayer's Perspective on Owen Sound's Path to a Composite Model
Discover the Owen Sound Community Artist Studio Tour This September
Owen Sound's Wellness and Recovery Centre Wins National Mental Health Care Award
Eight-Storey, 128-Unit Rental Apartment Proposed for Owen Sound's East Side
Weds June 17: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News, Views, Events
Gardening Safety: Avoid These Common Hazards
Grey & Simcoe Foresters Royal Canadian Army Cadets Mark 128th Annual Ceremonial Review
Bluewater District School Board Presents 2025-2026 Awards of Excellence
Snowbirds to Fly Over Owen Sound Wednesday in Salute to Billy Bishop
Tues June 16: What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
City Logs a Year of River District Work; New Bylaws & Up to 26 Shelter Beds Due This Summer
Owen Sound Emancipation Festival Marks 164 Years With North Star Theme
Our Town: A History of Land-Use Policy and Owen Sound's Downtown
Mon June 15: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
City's Affordability Case Fails as Firefighter Pay and Benefits Reach $5.5M a Year
Restore Health Care to an Acceptable Level, Minister Jones — A Doctor's Letter
Prepare to be Blown Away by the High-Energy Wild Weather Exhibition at Grey Roots
ArtWalk 2026: A Celebration of Art and Artists in Downtown Owen Sound
Fri June 12: Top News Stories & Weekend Events
Cargill: North America's First Book Town
Thurs June 11: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
Three Dirt Bike Riders Charged After Reckless-Riding Complaint Near Proton Station
PFLAG is Family For All — and the Owen Sound Chapter is Changing
Community Foundation Awards $215,000 to 56 Projects Across Grey-Bruce, From Tobermory to Dundalk
Our Town: How Owen Sound's Retail Moved From Downtown to Big Boxes Uptown
Weds June 10: What's Happening in Your Community
Art in Our Region: What’s Happening in June
Grey Bruce Pride Parade and Block Party Return to Downtown Owen Sound on Saturday
OPP Seize Rifle, Charge Three After Stolen Vehicle Strikes Cruiser Near Chatsworth
Author Talk Aboard the Chi-Cheemaun for 'Then & Now: Flowerpot Island' Book
Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners 2026 Business Excellence at Gala in Owen Sound
Tues June 9: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
A Beautiful Day in the River District: OSHaRE's Growing Role
Public Health Urges People to Take Steps to Prevent Tick Bites
Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Across Grey Bruce Wednesday Happening June 10
Talking Mussels with Research Scientist Todd Morris and OSFN on June 11
Mon June 8: What's Happening in Owen Sound & Around Grey-Bruce
A Book Lover's Loop Through Grey County's Independent Bookshops
Grey County Rejects Committee Cuts, Weighs Pay for Volunteer Members
Bluewater Education Foundation Launches Successful Inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally
Police Investigate Overnight Break and Enter at East-Side Home
Two Men Sentenced to 21 Months for Accessory After the Fact in Sharif Rahman's Death
What the Court Weighs in Sentencing the Two Accessories in the Sharif Rahman Case
Three Guilty Pleas Entered in Sharif Rahman Case; Robert Evans Jr. Arraigned for Sentencing
Live Updates on the Evans' Hearings Today in Sharif Rahman Homicide Case
Fri June 5: This Week's Top Stories + Weekend Events
Committee Approves Four-lot Infill on 23rd Street West Over Neighbours' Objections
Joan Beecroft Named 2026 Grey County Heritage Certificate of Recognition Recipient
Two Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl & Meth After OPP Search Highway 6 & 10 Home
Trial Dates Set in Two Sexual Offence Cases Involving Former Owen Sound Teacher
Thurs June 4: Our Town, Local News & Coming Events
Music in the Sound: Harbour Nights and Midweek Music Return for the Summer
Opinion: 'Not the City's Job' Isn't the Same as Nothing More to Do on Housing
Our Town: The Manufacturers That Built Owen Sound — and What's Left
Owen Sound Family Health Team Strike Enters Second Week Over Wages and Funding
Weds June 3: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
Grey County Sets 300-Unit Housing Goal, and Lays Out Why Building Is So Hard
Owen Sound Expands 2026 Road Resurfacing as 2027 Program Faces Near-Elimination
Tues June 2: Grey-Bruce & Owen Sound News + A New Letter to the Editor
Letter: 'Fight Ford' Demonstrations Are Growing Across Grey-Bruce and Ontario
Missing: 41-Year-Old Man Last Seen in Hanover
Careless Driving Causing Death Charge Adjourned to July in Case of Pedestrian Struck in Crosswalk
Mon June 1: Local News, Views & Events Across Grey-Bruce
Resident Gets a Rude Awakening as Deer Leaps Through Owen Sound Bedroom Window
Hanover Community Players Holding Auditions for 'Between the Lines' Musical
Grey Bruce OPP Release Suspect Image After Series of Overnight Vehicle Thefts in Georgian Bluffs
Jingle Dresses on Display at Kincardine Branch, Bruce County Public Library
Wheel & Ride Safety Festival Draws Crowd to Downtown Owen Sound Under Cool, Sunny Skies
Fri May 29: Top News & What's Happening This Weekend in Grey-Bruce
Owen Sound Mayor's Race Draws Five Contenders as Most Bruce-Grey Seats Still Open
Choir of St. John's Elora to Perform "Deep Calls to Deep" at Georgian Shores United June 6
Thurs May 28: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News, Views & Events
How to Ask About a Disability — Without Making It Weird
Owen Sound Council May 25: Key Decisions and Deferrals
Guitarist Gary Santucci and Vocalist Dean Hollin to Perform at Grey Roots June 20
Weds May 27: What's Happening in Your Community
What Are Tiny Forests & Why Is Everyone Planting Them?
BGCDSB Hosts Hands-on Student Showcase at Skills Expo 2026
Tues May 26: Owen Sound Area News, Events & Editorial
Letter: The Homeless at Our Door — Then and Now
Call for Volunteers & Participants: Reading Buddies and English Language Learners Summer Programs
BWDSB Educator Receives OPSBA Outstanding Service Award
Mon May 25: Local News, Views & Events
Local Students Hold 2nd Annual Grey-Bruce Regional Mock Trial Tournament at Ontario Court of Justice
OPSEU Strike Hits Grey-Bruce With Hanover Picket Confirmed and Owen Sound Reported
Our Town: A Brief History of the Town-Turned-City of Owen Sound
Benallen Nature Preserve Expands to 600 Acres North of Owen Sound
Fri May 22: Top News and Weekend Events
Hanover Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges, $30,000 Seizure
Owen Sound Author Gwen Lamont Brings Memoir to Vancouver Island
Pianist Philip Chiu Joins Georgian Bay Symphony for "Bravery and Brilliance" May 23
Thurs May 21: Local News, Events & Notices
Letter: A Reader Reflects on Downtown Homelessness and Community Frustration
Lois Hanna Case: New OPP Documentary Reveals Previously Unreported Evidence [Video]
Ruff Hosts Local Beef Farmers as Canada-Mercosur Trade Talks Advance
Weds May 20: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce Area News
OPP Seek Public Help Locating Pickup Trucks Stolen From Walkerton Business
Four-Year-Old Struck by Vehicle on 14th Street West, Taken to Hospital
Field Notes: Spring Wildflowers, Returning Birds, and Volunteer Opportunities
Paisley Concert Choir Presents 'Voices In Full Colour' May 22-24
Applications Open for Bruce Power’s Post-secondary Scholarship Program
Tues May 19: An Election Check-In + What's Happening Across Grey-Bruce This Week
Owen Sound Author Launches New Art Journal at Collingwood Workshop June 19
Bluewater Students Bring Home Awards From Provincial Model UN Conference
Roselawn Bowling Club Open for 2026 Season
Fri May 15: Top News & Weekend Events
Bail Contested for Man Charged in Howdenvale Break-Ins
Thurs May 14: Grey Bruce and Owen Sound News
Let The Garden Season Begin! And Let's Avoid These Invasive Plants
Bruce Telecom Lists Tiverton Headquarters for $6 Million, Plans to Relocate Operations
Spring Volunteer Fair Happening May 20 in Owen Sound
Owen Sound Courthouse Security Hours Surge After Provincial Directive, Police Service Reports
Weds May 13: Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News
Our Town: Exploring the Decisions That Have Shaped Owen Sound
OPP Seek Public Help Identifying Woman After Two Thefts From Georgian Bluffs Farm Stand
Saugeen Ojibway Nation Says Hope Bay Diesel Cleanup Moving at "Unacceptably Slow Rate"
Tues May 12: Local News, Views & Events
Owen Sound Attack to Remain in City Under New Ownership, Council Told
Dedicated to Care: Brightshores Celebrates National Nursing Week
How 911 Calls Work in Owen Sound: Inside the Region's Emergency Communications Centre
Mon May 11: What's Happening in Your Community This Week
New Child Care Centre Coming to Sacred Heart Catholic School in Teeswater
Cold Case of Cousins Last Seen in Owen Sound and Wiarton Revisited in New OPP Report
Letter: Coming Home and Nowhere to Go — What Owen Sound Still Lacks for Young People
Fri May 8: Top Local News & What's Happening This Weekend
All Three Accused in Sharif Rahman Case Expected to Enter Pleas June 5 in Owen Sound Court
Owen Sound Fire Chief Disputes Claims of Slow Response to 9th Avenue East House Fire (Updated)
Thurs May 7: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
Joint Drug Investigation Leads to Charges Against Three Neyaashiinigmiing Residents
Bruce Trail Hike-a-Thon Runs Through May, With Donations Matched
Brightshores Seeks Volunteers for Patient and Family Advisory Committee
Weds May 6: Local News + Editorial - The Most Important Election Too Many Will Skip
Eight Owen Sound Arts Groups Form New Alliance to Push for Sector Investment
Province Funds 7 Local Festivals, With Sauble Beach Party Taking Largest Share
Saugeen Ojibway Nation Warns Members of Diesel Spill in Hope Bay
What’s on the Ballot: Understanding Municipal Government Ahead of the 2026 Election
Bruce-Grey and Owen Sound Votes: 2026 Municipal Election Guide
Tues May 5: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
Art in Our Region: What’s On in May
Bluewater District School Board Opens Public Consultation on Port Elgin School Design
More Than 300 Students Take Part in NII Skilled Trades Event in Owen Sound
Sydenham Bruce Trail Club Hosts Spring Social and Group Hikes May 10 in Kemble
Mon May 4: Local News + What's Happening This Week
Grey County Announces 2026 Road Construction Projects Kickoff
Leith Summer Festival to Celebrate 2026 Season Opening with June 27 Gala
Behind the Scenes at Harmony Centre: Meet the Maintenance Crew
Fri May 1: Top Stories & Municipal Election 2026 Kickoff
Murder, Mystery, and a Mission: Harmony Centre Mixes Mystery and Community
Owen Sound Kettleball Athlete Returns to World Stage as Team Canada Captain
Weds Apr 29: Local News, Notices & Events
Bruce Trail Conservancy Launches $7.5M Campaign to Protect and Restore Former Talisman Resort Lands
One Accused of Accessory in Sharif Rahman Case Expected to Plead Guilty in June
Tues Apr 28: News, Views & a Community Poll
Dominion Society Puts City of Owen Sound "On Notice" Over Ryerson Park Renaming
Overnight Theft Spree Targets Unlocked Vehicles in Georgian Bluffs
Hoops for Hope Honours Student’s Legacy and Vision
Letter: On This Day of Mourning, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound NDP Calls for Safer Workplaces
Mon Apr 27: What's Happening in Owen Sound and Across Grey-Bruce This Week
Grey and Bruce Counties Appoint New Public Health Board Members as Rebuilding Continues
Public Asked to Weigh In on New Sauble Beach Brand Concepts
Police Allege Impaired Grey Highlands Driver Hit 125 km/h in 50 Zone, Forced Vehicle Off Road
Letter: Grey-Bruce Residents Deserve Real Answers on Primary Care
FOUND: Woman Reported Missing in Owen Sound Area Located Safe
Fri Apr 24 – Top Local News & Weekend Events
Western Ontario Municipal Leaders Push Back on Province’s Bill 100
Walk for Courage: 5th Anniversary Brings a New Website, Early Bird Draw & Continued Growth
Former Owen Sound Teacher Faces Trial in One Sexual Offences Case, Resolution Talks in Another
Thurs Apr 23 – News, Events & Editorial: If You Were Mayor of Owen Sound, What Would You Do?
Police Charge Owen Sound Man Involved in Downtown Brawl Captured On Video
Update: OPP Say Multiple Homes Were Entered During Howdenvale Incident; Suspect Photos Released
Weds Apr 22 – Local News, Events + Letter to the Editor
Heavy Police Presence Due to 'Ongoing Incident' in Howdenvale; OPP Ask Public to Avoid the Area
An Open Letter from Owen Sound to Ottawa: Stop Service Cuts at Canada Post
'The Voice of Hind Rajab' Screening in Owen Sound on May 12
Repair Café Reports on Progress & Welcomes New Volunteers
Grey-Bruce Immigrant & Newcomers Survey Returns To Inform Local Planning And Services
Tues Apr 21 – Local News, Views & Events
Rockwood Terrace Expansion in Durham Reaches 50% Completion, County Says
Join the Spring Community Clean-up and Help Keep Georgian Bluffs Beautiful
Composting Old Ideas: A Gardener’s Lesson in Learning and Unlearning
Mon Apr 20 – What's Happening In Owen Sound & Across Grey-Bruce This Week
Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund Awards $54,000 in Spring Funding
Letter: Council's Ice Fishing Rescue Cost Recovery Decision is a Miss for Accountability
Owen Sound Current Among Winners of City Arts and Culture Awards for 2026
Fri Apr 17 – Top Stories, Local News & Weekend Events
$200K From Meridian Credit Union to Support Elephant Thoughts Job Training Program in Grey-Bruce
Police Seize Fentanyl, Cocaine in Walkerton Raid; Two Facing Trafficking Charges
South Bruce Peninsula Declares Significant Weather Event Amid Flooding & Road Closures
Grey Bruce Public Health Announces Dr. Ian Arra's Departure
Thurs Apr 16 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
City Approves New Committee Structure & Names, Cutting Public Seats on One Committee
Applications Now Open for 2026 Starter Company Plus Program
An Evening of South Asian Music in Owen Sound April 25
Weds Apr 15 – Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
Bruce Grey Child and Family Services Seeks Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
Owen Sound Approves Fee Waiver to Support 40-Unit St. Clare Place Affordable Housing Build
People of a Place: Exploring the Idea of Being Canadian in Grey-Bruce
Residents Raise Permit, Encampment & Infrastructure Concerns at City Council 'Public Forum'
Tues Apr 14 – Local News, Views & Events from Across Grey-Bruce
The Power of Volunteering - NeighbourWoods North
OPP Investigating Break and Enter and Dirt Bike Theft in Chatsworth
Fraud Alert: Scammers Posing as Fire Departments Seeking Donations
Join the Conversation: Register for 2026 Healthy Communities Conference
Grey Bruce OPP Ask Public’s Help Identifying Suspects After Credit Card Stolen & Used Fraudulently
Mon Apr 13 – What's Happening In Owen Sound & Across Grey-Bruce This Week
New School Mural Combines Art and French Learning at Saint-Dominique-Savio
Shopkeeper Seriously Injured in Owen Sound Robbery, Suspect in Custody
Remembering Silvia Marguerite Moss: 1927-2026
Join a Fireside Chat with Apocalyptic Fiction Author Alanna Rusnak on April 14
Spring Arrivals, Upcoming Nature Talks & More from Owen Sound Field Naturalists
Future Innovators Gather in Kincardine for Second Annual BGCDSB Robotics Challenge
Fri Apr 10 – Top News & Weekend Events
A Celebration of Young Talent: Grey County Kiwanis Festival of Music Returns to Harmony Centre
Thurs Apr 9 – News, Views & Local Events
OPP Lay Dozens of Charges in Grey-Bruce Over Easter Long Weekend
Lane Reductions, Closure Planned as 9th Avenue East Work Resumes in Owen Sound
TISGB Presents: How Community Wealth Is Creating Affordable Housing
Weds Apr 8 – Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce Area News
Calling All Young Classical Musicians: SweetWater’s Next Wave Is Back!
Built to Lead Event Invites Young Women to Explore Skilled Trades at Sydenham Campus
Open Letter to MPP Paul Vickers: How Will You Ensure Grey-Bruce Priorities are Defended?
Tues Apr 7 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
Grey County’s Age-Friendly Plan Shows Progress, But Our Aging Population Is Raising the Stakes
Thurs Apr 2 – Local News & What's Happening This Long Weekend
Owen Sound Man Facing Trafficking Charges After Drugs, Weapons Seized
Utility Assistance Demand Jumps More Than 300% in Grey-Bruce
South Bruce OPP Updates: Stunt Driving Charge, Assault Arrest, Fatal Crash Update
Woodworkers, Artists Invited to Join Wood Symposium 2026 in Owen Sound
Weds Apr 1 – Owen Sound & Area News
Highway 21 Closed Between Bruce Road 40 and Concession 2 After Fatal Crash
Sharif Rahman Case: Two Accessory Matters Show Signs of Progress in Court
OPP Investigating Break-and-Enter at Georgian Bluffs Tim Hortons
Tues Mar 31 – Local News, Events & Editorial Opinion
Nine Arrested as Police Target Open Drug Use in Owen Sound’s Downtown
BiblioArts Print and Book Arts Fair Returns to Owen Sound on May 14-17, 2026
City of Owen Sound Salaries: What the Sunshine List Really Shows
Attempt to Avoid RIDE Checkpoint Ends in Impaired Driving Charge
Mon Mar 30 – What's Happening This Week: News, Views & Events
Art in Our Region: What’s On This Month
Two Charged After Police Recover $43,000 in Property Stolen Across Grey County
Community Art Exhibit: Marc Matei at the Library
Two Provincial Appointees Named to Grey Bruce Health Board as Key Report Remains Secret
Missing Georgian Bluffs Man James Van-Veen Found Deceased at Inglis Falls
Fri Mar 27 – Top News Stories + Weekend Events
Local Army Cadet Conquers Winter Expedition at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
At the Library: Fireside Chat with Martin P. Hederich
Two Charged After Police Recover Stolen ATV in Brockton
Thurs Mar 26 – Local News & Events
Electric Eclectics 2026 Cancelled After Major Funding Loss
Bruce County Memories: Steam tug 'Prince Alfred' is locked in the ice pack off Tobermory
Renewed OPP Search Underway for Missing Man at Inglis Falls Conservation Area
Weds Mar 25 – Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce Area News
Student Mural Now on Display at Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre
A Small Lanyard Can Drive a Big Shift in Accessibility
Arran-Elderslie Driver Charged with Impaired After Near Collision With Police Vehicle
Tues Mar 24 – Community News, Views & Events
Letter: When Things Aren't What They Seem
Civility and Decorum on Owen Sound Council Agenda Following Integrity Commissioner's Report
Bruce County Introduces Homelessness & Encampment Protocol, But Key Details Remain Unclear
Mon Mar 23 – Local News, Weather, Sports & Events
Letter: Tradition, Spectacle & The Debate Over Wiarton Willie
One Person In Custody After Sauble Falls Shelter-In-Place, OPP Say
Update: Grey Bruce OPP End Shelter-in-Place for Sauble Falls, Investigation Continues
Fri Mar 20 – What's Happening This Weekend In & Around Owen Sound + Top Stories
Grey Sauble Raises Concerns as Province Pushes Plan for Conservation Authority Consolidation Ahead
SIU Investigating Meaford Arrest After Police Dog Bite
Unsolicited Mail Advertising Illegal Drugs Reported in Owen Sound, Police Urge Caution
Thurs Mar 19 – Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News
Dozens of Employers Expected at Regional Job Fair in Owen Sound
No Tyrants Rally Planned at Owen Sound City Hall
Red Dirt Skinners to Play Live at Harmony Centre on April 24
From Winter Trails to Spring Plans: A Snapshot of Nature and Community in Grey-Bruce from OSFN
Weds Mar 18 – Local News, Views & Events
Letter: Willie Had the Best Gig in Bruce County
Gardener in Residence at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
Grey-Bruce Organizations Lead Provincial Campaign for Seniors’ Advocate
Tues Mar 17 – Local News + Editorial: A Springtime Stress Test for Water Systems & Public Trust
What Draws People to Harmony Centre in Owen Sound?
Hepworth Home & School Association Hosting 'Play It Forward' School Playground Fundraiser
Owen Sound Boil Water Advisory Lifted Hours After City Said Earliest Review Could Be Wednesday
Municipality Offers Optimism But Few Details as Owen Sound's Boil Water Advisory Continues
Mon Mar 16 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
The Fresh Roots Food Forest & Garden Program: A Hidden Gem in Downtown Owen Sound
Testing Confirms 15th-Century Saugeen Ojibway Nation Ancestor Found on Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula
Officials Clarify Cause of Owen Sound Boil Water Advisory as Businesses Seek Answers
Go English Country Dancing in Thornbury This Spring
Updates: How Businesses & Organizations are Responding to Owen Sound Boil Water Advisory
What Boil Water Advisory Means: Answers To Common Questions
Boil Water Advisory Issued Across Owen Sound & Nearby Areas Connected to City Water System
Fri Mar 13 – Local News, Top Stories & Weekend Events
High School Students Gather at Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP's Office to Protest OSAP Changes
AI Assistant Gets to Work Handling Non-Emergency Calls for Owen Sound Police
Our Roots Are Showing Concert Series Returns to Grey Roots
Harmony Centre Invites Residents to Shake Off Winter with a Community Laughter Workshop
Weds Mar 11 – Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce News, Views & Events
Community Town Halls Taking Place in South Bruce
OSFN Members’ Night Returns March 12 with Diverse Lineup of Nature Talks
Flood Watch Extended Across Grey Sauble Watershed as Warm Weather, Rain Raise Flood Risk
Resolved: Landline Interruptions Impacting 911 Calls: Owen Sound Police Issue Public Safety Notice
Tues Mar 10 – Local News + Editorial: There’s Something Fishy About Sunday’s Ice Rescue
There’s Something Fishy About Sunday’s Ice Rescue Near Owen Sound
Police Shoot Dog After Officer Bitten During Impaired Driving Arrest in Owen Sound
As OPP Helicopter Searches River, Volunteer Group Says the Search for James Van-Veen “Never Stopped”
Mon Mar 9 – News from Owen Sound & Across Grey-Bruce
Letter: Post Secondary Education and The Spin Doctors
Owen Sound Man Charged with Careless Driving Causing Death in February Crosswalk Collision
All 23 People Rescued Near Owen Sound After Ice Drifts for Kilometres Into Georgian Bay
Ice Rescue Underway Along Shoreline from Leith to Cobble Beach After Ice Breaks Beneath Anglers
Fri Mar 6 – Top Stories + What's Happening This Weekend
Nearly Two Weeks Later, Identity of Man Killed in Bruce County Police Shooting Remains Unconfirmed
Join This Fireside Chat with Local Author Susan McElroy in Owen Sound
March Break Family Fun at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
OSDSS Student Raising Awareness Locally Ahead of Province-Wide Walkout Over OSAP Cuts
Thurs Mar 5 – Owen Sound & Area News + Editorial: Who Should Pay for Roads That Serve the Region?
Grey Sauble Issues Flood Outlook as Warm Temperatures and Rain Approach
Nearly $34,000 Raised at Attack Charity Game for CPR Training and Community AEDs
Weds Mar 4 – Local News, Views & Events
Owen Sound Choir Camp Returns July 20-24, 2026
Community Waterfront Heritage Centre to Host Fundraising Concert & Dance Honouring Jan Chamberlain
Owen Sound Council Rejects County Road Transfer Agreement, Calls for Funding Revisions
Tues Mar 3 – Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News
Letter: Where is the Strategy Behind Owen Sound's 'Vision 2050?'
Grey-Bruce Students in the Spotlight at Regional Technological Skills Challenge 2026
Sydenham Bruce Trail Club Releases March Hike Schedule & New End-To-End Challenge
Community Wealth Series Continues with Focus on Financing Affordable Housing
Mon Mar 2 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound + A Community Poll
Province Backs $250M Expansion of SON & Bruce Power Isotope Partnership
Owen Sound Hospital Expands ICU Capacity With Four New Beds
Arrest Made After Stabbing in Hanover; Police Say Incident Was Not Random
Fri Feb 27 – This Week's Top News + What's Happening This Weekend
South Bruce OPP Now Accepting Applications for Youth in Policing Initiative
Thurs Feb 26 – Owen Sound & Grey Bruce Area News
Owen Sound Council Rejects Major Committee Overhaul, Approves Term Changes After Two-Hour Debate
CMHA Grey Bruce Moving Owen Sound Offices To Family Health Centre In March
Weds Feb 25 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
Letter: What Is Being Lost to Sexual Violence
Council Seeks Breakdown of Fire Service Medical Call Costs After 449 Responses in 2025
Nearly 70% of Owen Sound FOI Requests Tied to Police Need for Downtown Camera Footage
Tues Feb 24 – Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News
McDonald’s & MacEwen Gas Bar Coming To Walkerton
Four Names Proposed for Former Ryerson Park as Committee Recommends Public Consultation
Letter: Myth-staken Belief in Owen Sound’s Burgeoning Population Growth
Mon Feb 23 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
SIU Confirms 48-Year-Old Man Died in Police Shooting Near Paisley
Police Activity in Port Elgin and Kincardine Ends with Fatal Shooting, SIU Invoked
Details Emerging About Multi-Vehicle Collision in Port Elgin and Heavy Police Presence Nearby
Community Remembers Sabrina Ormsby After Fatal Collision in Owen Sound
Fri Feb 20 – Top News & Weekend Events
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Pickup Truck At East-Side Intersection
Thurs Feb 19 – Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News
Owen Sound Little Theatre to Unveil 2026/27 Season Playbill Live on March 7 at the Roxy Theatre
We're Celebrating Heritage Week, and the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre Needs You
Investigation Underway After Serious Collision Closes East-Side Intersection
Weds Feb 18 – Local News, Views & Events in Owen Sound & Across Grey-Bruce
Jennifer Frankum Appointed Owen Sound Poet Laureate for 2026-2027
$1 Million Pledge Supports New Indigenous Health Clinic For Chippewas Of Nawash
Tues Feb 17 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
When “What If?” Shapes a Child’s Future: Parenting a Child with a Disability
Celebrating Black History Month at Bruce County Public Library
Intersections Wood Collaborative to Celebrate Year-Long "Tree to Table" Project with Community Event
Mon Feb 16 – The Family Day Edition
Meaford’s 2026 Budget Approved with 3.35% Municipal Tax Increase
Fri Feb 13 – Top Stories & Weekend News
Sharif Rahman Homicide Case Inches Ahead as Evidence Reaches Defence Counsel
Thurs Feb 12 – Local News, Views & Events
City Council Approves Plan to Rebuild Weaver’s Creek Boardwalk in Harrison Park
Weds Feb 11 – Local News, Views & Events
From Feeders to Forests: February Updates from the Natural World
City Council Approves Extension of GOST Transit Through August 2026
Neighbours 4 Palestine to Gather at Grey-Bruce-Owen Sound MP's Office for National Day of Action
Explore the Soils of Grey & Bruce with David Morris
Tues Feb 10 – Local News, Views & Events
Car Seat Clinic in Markdale Feb 12: Grey Bruce OPP and Owen Sound Police Auxiliary
Run Where You Are: Say Yes! Educational Sesson on Women in Politics Coming Up on Feb 24
Between Our Steps: Buried in Snow
Mon Feb 9 – Local News & What's Happening This Week
Assaults, Bail Violations, and Impaired Driving: Saugeen Shores Police Updates
Lest We Forget: Remembering the African Canadian Servicemen from Grey County
Community Braves Frigid Cold in Search for Missing Owen Sound Man James Van-Veen
Letter: Why I Still Volunteer at 92 — And You Should, Too
Fri Feb 6 – News, Views & This Week's Top Stories
9th Avenue East Road Project to Resume in Spring After Winter Pause
Volunteer Search for James Van-Veen Set for Feb. 8 Near Inglis Falls
Thurs Feb 5 – News from Owen Sound & Across Grey-Bruce
Solidarity Sundays: A Place to Belong
Board Reconstitution Underway at Grey Bruce Public Health as Provincial Oversight Continues
Weds Feb 4 – Here's What's Happening in Your Community
Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund Awards $93,000 in Funding
Bruce County Brings Back Summer Company Program to Support Student Entrepreneurship
2026 Community Grants and Scholarship Opportunities Now Open with CFGB
Building What the Market Won’t: Community-Owned Housing is Gaining Ground in Grey-Bruce
Tues Feb 3 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
OPP Suspend Search for Missing Georgian Bluffs Man Due to Dangerous Conditions
Grey Bruce Labour Council Re-Elects Executive Amid Renewed Call for Progressive Advocacy
Grey County Reports Substantial Decrease in Opioid-Related Deaths and Overdoses
Sharif Rahman Case: Another Evans Court Appearance Ends Without Progress
Mon Feb 2 – Owen Sound & Grey Bruce Community News
Letter: While Bank Profits Go National, Rural Towns Like Mildmay Foot the Bill
Durham Art Gallery Opens marginalia, a Haunting Photographic Meditation by Nicholas X Bent
Sauble Falls Parkway Crash Claims One Life, Four Others Injured: OPP Investigating
Fraud Allegations Emerge in BG Wealth Group Investigation by Ontario Regulators
Fri Jan 30 – Local News + A Look at the Weekend Ahead
Owen Sound Attack Issues Warning About Fraudulent Emails Targeting Local Businesses and Fans
Traffic Charge Withdrawn in Owen Sound Hit-and-Run Case from June 2025
Thurs Jan 29 – Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News, Views and Events
Council Directs Staff to Explore New Community Ambassador Award and Review Civic Recognition Program
Missing: Police Continue to Search Inglis Falls Area for 64-Year-Old Georgian Bluffs Man
Weds Jan 28 – Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce Area News
Grey County Sees Homelessness Rate Stabilize as Provincewide Crisis Deepens
Accused in Owen Sound Hit-and-Run and Cocaine Trafficking Case Chooses Judge-Only Trial
Tues Jan 27 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
Grey County Advances Rural Issues at ROMA Conference, But Provincial Commitments Remain Unclear
Drug Bust in Markdale Leads to Five Arrests & Seizure of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Weapons
Sydenham Bruce Trail Club Releases Winter Hikes Lineup for February
Mon Jan 26 – News & Events from Owen Sound and Across Grey-Bruce
Shakespeare in 97 Minutes: OSLT Tackles the Bard with Comedy and Speed
Letter: One Elder's Lessons Learned in EV Dreams & Winter Realities
Driver Arrested for Stunt Driving, Then Again After Pulling Knife at Impound Lot
Jan 23 – Top News & What's Happening This Weekend
Rahman Case Stalls Again as Robert Evans Jr. Awaits Disclosure in Owen Sound Court
Thurs Jan 22 – Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News
Social Services Are Stretched, But Community Still Shows Up in the Meantime
Wiarton Wastewater Upgrade Moves Forward with Provincial Support
$2.57M Tara Infrastructure Project Targets Long-Term Water Service Improvements
Owen Sound's Statement on 2024 Financial Indicators: Improvements and Omissions
Weds Jan 21 – Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News
Grey County Farmers Invited to Apply for Experimental Acres Funding
Person Reported Missing from Point Clark Has Been Found Safe
Hydro One Grant to Power New Wetland Education Program for Local Schools
Tues Jan 20 – Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News + A Community Poll on Budget Engagement
Meaford Man Charged After Allegedly Driving While Prohibited
Two Charged in Ongoing Copper Wire Theft Investigation in Grey-Bruce
Owen Sound Council Passes 5.2% City Budget Increase for 2026
Mon Jan 19 – Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News
Letter: Lego Visions a Good Conversation Starter, But Harbour Talks Need Grounded Vision
Grey County Residents Push Back on Gravel Applications, Citing Auditor General Findings
Prohibited Driver Facing Multiple Charges After Walkerton Traffic Stop
Owen Sound Police Budget Faces Shortfall for 2026 as Council Rejects Full Funding Request
Fri Jan 16 – Top Stories & What's Happening This Weekend
Applications Now Open for 2026 Youth in Policing Program with Grey Bruce OPP
CMHA's My Dad’s Group Winter Sessions Start January 19
Thurs Jan 15 – Local News & Weekend Events
TTAG Advisory Committee Weighs In As Council Considers Restructuring or Combining Committees
Making Over Owen Sound's Harbour as a Vibrant Space Where Community Comes Together
Grey Bruce OPP Unveils Plans for 2026 Polar Plunge in Support of Special Olympics Ontario
Weds Jan 14 – Grey-Bruce News, Views & Upcoming Events
366 Properties Still Without New Water Meters as City Moves to Recover Costs
What’s in a Name? Ryerson Park Set to Be Renamed Based on Location, Not Legacy
Supporting Pollinators, All Year Round - NeighbourWoods North
City Clarifies Coyote Response Policy After Resident Says Pet Killed Near Harrison Park
DNA Confirms Remains Belong To Man Missing Since 2024 Fishing Tragedy in Southampton
Tues Jan 13 – Owen Sound & Area News Updates
Letter: Social Finance & Affordable Housing Group Updates from Institute of Southern Georgian Bay
Owen Sound to Host NHL Hopefuls in 2027 Connor McDavid OHL Game
Save Georgian Bay Hosts Virtual Polar Bear Dip in 2026 to Oppose Meaford Energy Project
Mon Jan 12 – What's Happening In Owen Sound & Around Grey-Bruce This Week
Between Our Steps: Winter Sounds
Gwen Lamont Author Event Coming to Rumpus Room in Owen Sound on Jan 22
Fri Jan 9 – Local News, Weekend Events + New Community Poll on Open Drug Use
Celebrate Curling Day with Free Ice Time at Blue Water Club in Owen Sound
Editorial: Owen Sound Needs a Safe Consumption Site — With One Non‑Negotiable Condition
Thurs Jan 8 – Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce News, Views & Events
Science, Stories, and Stewardship: A Natural Start to 2026 with Owen Sound Field Naturalists
Eyes on the Skies: Grey-Bruce Birders Log Thousands of Sightings in Annual Winter Count
Robert Busby Evans Sr. Appears in Owen Sound Court in Connection to Sharif Rahman Homicide Case
Year-Round Shelter Coming to Owen Sound as Safe 'N Sound Secures Federal Homelessness Funding
Weds Jan 7 – Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News, Events + Opinion
Letter: Diverging Perspectives on the State of Owen Sound, In Response to Mayor Boddy’s Update
Snowmobile Reported Stolen from Rural Chatsworth Trailhead
Snowmobiler Faces Multiple Charges After Late-Night Stop on Downtown Owen Sound Sidewalk
New West Grey Police Registry to Help Protect Vulnerable People During Emergency Interactions
Tues Jan 6 – Local News + Editorial: A Call to Reclaim Owen Sound's DIA
Editorial: A Call to Reclaim the DIA’s Independence & Revive Downtown Owen Sound
Owen Sound Man Charged After Driving Wrong Way on Highway 10 Near Chatsworth
OPP Holiday Crackdown: Grey-Bruce Saw 331 RIDE Stops, 38 Charges
“Renewal” Textile and Fibre Art Exhibit Opens January 10 at Bruce County Museum
Mon Jan 5 – News, Views & Local Events
Township of Chatsworth Joins Growing Opposition to Province’s Conservation Authority Overhaul
Profile: Music, Community, and Connection - Sing with Kelda Mikalson
Grey Bruce OPP Thanks Bystanders Who Helped Officer During New Year’s Eve Arrest
One Arrested After Vehicle Theft & Garage Incident in Grey Highlands on New Year’s Eve
Fri Jan 2 – What's Happening in Owen Sound & Across Grey-Bruce
Owen Sound Police: Hwy 6/10 Reopened from Superior Street to 6th St East After Brief Closure