Author: The London Free Press
Small but mighty group providing Sunday meals in Owen Sound
A small group of women are making a major difference for those in need in the Owen Sound area. Last fall, the women from Neyaashiinigmiing started up their Love You No Matter What tailgate soup kitchen in downtown Owen Sound, with a goal of reaching out to those from their community living in the city […]
Grey Bruce Health Unit reports 46 COVID-19 cases over weekend
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reported 46 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, while other key indicators in the region have remained unchanged over the past two days. The health unit reported 18 new cases of the virus on Saturday, along with 28 new cases on Sunday. While new cases do not reflect actual caseloads […]
Thousands of COVID-19 test kits handed out Saturday in Owen Sound
A steady stream of people took advantage of free COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits and facemasks being handed out at Heritage Place mall on Saturday. The tests and masks were being provided by Bruce Power to be distributed for free to those who wanted them. With 1,440 boxes, each containing 30 kits, there were plenty […]
Driver flees RIDE check and crashes into snowbank in Owen Sound
The driver of a stolen vehicle that fled a RIDE check in Owen Sound and crashed into a snowbank late Saturday afternoon faces several charges. Shortly after 5 p.m., Owen Sound Police Service officers were conducting the RIDE program on 14th Street West when a driver failed to stop and fled the area at a […]
Pi Day celebration to once again benefit local organizations
The annual celebration of pi and pie is fast approaching. Three local organizations are again teaming up to hold their International Pi (Pie) Day fundraiser on March 14. It has become an annual event for the Owen Sound Hunger and Relief Effort, Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce and United Way of Bruce Grey, where […]