Author: Great Lakes Commission
Cold and snow adding to challenges for the unhoused in Grey-Bruce
The extreme cold that has settled on Grey and Bruce counties is creating added challenges for the area’s unhoused and those agencies that support them. At Safe ‘N Sound Grey Bruce where they operate a 24-hour warming centre, community outreach and other services in Owen Sound, they are seeing an influx of individuals with increased […]
Nominations open for Owen Sound Arts and Culture Awards
The City of Owen Sound is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Arts and Culture Awards. The awards celebrate excellence in the Owen Sound area’s arts, culture and heritage by recognizing groups and individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the area’s cultural vitality. This year awards that will be handed out include emerging […]
Winter exhibitions open at Tom Thomson Art Gallery
A pair of new exhibitions have opened at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound. Forecast – January to June, and Harold Klunder: The Dance of Life launched with an opening reception at the gallery on Saturday. “Together, Harold Klunder: The Dance of Life and Forecast reflect the gallery’s commitment to presenting art as […]
Snow and cold prompt warnings in Grey-Bruce
Snow squall warnings were in place across Grey and Bruce counties again on Tuesday, with the forecast calling for another 15 to 50 centimetres of snow depending on the location. School buses across the region were again cancelled, and while most schools remained open for those who could get there safely, St. Edmunds Public School […]
Report to help inform decisions on current Rockwood Terrace, Grey Gables
Grey County has earmarked $198,000 to help decide what to do with the old Rockwood Terrace property in Durham and provide future direction on Grey Gables in Markdale. At its council meeting on Thursday, county council approved a long-term care committee of management recommendation to establish a budget using reserve funds to support the establishment […]