Earth Day event in the city ‘more of a celebration’ Saturday

Hundreds came out to a lively celebration of Earth Day Saturday afternoon in downtown Owen Sound. It offered a mix of entertainment, information and a chance for the community to gather, which COVID-19 restrictions haven’t permitted much in the last two years. Kids drew coloured chalk drawings and joined tug-of-war challenges and people packed the […]

Quick strike Firebirds even series with 6-3 win over Owen Sound

The fans in Flint celebrated their team’s first home-ice playoff win in the flesh Saturday night as the Firebirds’ firepower was on full display. Flint topped Owen Sound 6-3 inside the Dort Financial Center. The best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series now shifts to Owen Sound tied 1-1 as the clubs split the opening salvo. “We […]

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St. Mary’s High School to be replaced in Owen Sound

Grey-Bruce Catholic schools are bursting with students and so the province has agreed to replace St. Mary’s in Owen Sound with a new Grade 9-12 high school, rather than build an addition onto it. An extra $16.3 million for the school was announced Friday by Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker, on top of almost $20 […]

Bears draw first blood in Flint

Buckle up and breathe deeply because this Attack and Firebirds series is off to an explosive start. Nick Porco said two weeks before the start of the playoffs he just knew Owen Sound would win their first-round series. Before the team even knew who they would face in the opening round. His confidence was rewarded […]

Mildmay Jr. Moose haul in the hardware

The Mildmay Jr. Moose under-20 broomball team earned provincial gold and national bronze medals following a successful season by the small-town club. The junior provincial games were held at Carleton Place in March and the Moose made a statement by bringing home the gold for the second consecutive season. The Jr. Moose went undefeated en […]