Category: Grey/Bruce
Work begins again at development near the Bayshore in Owen Sound
A local builder is working to fix the “eyesore” across from the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Owen Sound has issued a building permit for the Bayshore Terrace development, a proposed 30-unit fully accessible retirement living community at 297 18th St. E. in Owen Sound. The Graham family purchased the stalled Georgian Landing project through […]
New ‘Gather in Grey’ video highlights Owen Sound eateries
The latest “Gather in Grey” marketing video showcases Owen Sound’s culinary offerings. The Gather campaign is a multi-year initiative by Grey County to highlight food and agri-business operators across the region, aiming to boost local tourism, promote the region’s rich agricultural heritage, and foster economic growth. “Gather in Owen Sound” is part of a region-wide […]
Anglers can win over $175K in prizes at Owen Sound’s Salmon Spectacular
The 37th Annual McDonald’s Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular is right around the corner, and the fishing is just starting to get good. “It’s starting to go, I saw about 10 fish at the Mill Dam and someone sent a photo of a 17-pound fish they caught this morning at the hole (a not-so-secret fishing spot […]
Kelso Beach unsafe for swimming, tests show high bacteria levels
Water-sampling results from the Kelso Beach area have shown bacterial levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards. As a result, Grey Bruce Public Health, in consultation with the City of Owen Sound, has posted Kelso Beach as unsafe for swimming. The beach posting will remain in effect until further samples show levels have returned to […]
Morland Place south of Owen Sound offers visitors a glimpse into an elegant, exclusive past
Barry More, a self-taught craftsman, built a 19th century Georgian Regency villa which is a popular tourist stop.