Author: The London Free Press
Spits come from behind to best Bears in OT
Good clubs don’t need gimmes, but that’s what the Windsor Spitfires got Wednesday night as they came from behind to beat the Owen Sound Attack 6-5 in overtime in front of nearly 2,600 fans at the Bayshore. The Attack squandered the lead in the third period thanks to a few gaffes and a Daniel D’Amico […]
Suspect in case of remains found near Mount Forest still in custody
A man charged with murder after the remains of Monica Chisar were found in a swampy area northeast of Mount Forest on Christmas Eve 2019 remains in custody. Ahmet Nikqi, 41, of no fixed address, appeared in bail court in Hamilton Tuesday. His charges of second-degree murder and interfering with human remains were put over […]
Locals witnessing Russian bombardment of Ukraine offering help
Another local effort to support Ukraine has received an enthusiastic response from the Owen Sound area, organizers said Wednesday. Local humanitarian efforts have sprung up amidst Russia’s invasion and bombardment of the country which began Feb. 24. Carrie Bertrand’s Owen Sound paralegal office serves as a depot for donations at the behest of local demolition […]
U10 Jr. Attack complete Silver Stick sweep in Newmarket
The Owen Sound Leeder & Associates Junior Attack under-10 squad went undefeated to win the Newmarket International Silver Stick Single-A Championship this past weekend. The Jr. Attack outscored their opponents a combined 26-7 over six games to earn the title. Owen Sound opened the weekend tournament with a 3-2 victory over the Centre Wellington Fusion […]
Province announces $7M in funding to increase staffing at local long-term care homes
The provincial government announced an investment of over $7 million in 2022 for long-term care homes in Grey-Bruce to hire more staff. Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker made the announcement in a media release Tuesday. The $7,238,772 is part of the province’s commitment to ensure long-term care residents receive an average of four hours of […]