Category: Owen Sound
Coldest Night of the Year walks return to Grey-Bruce in February
The Coldest Night of the Year is once again coming to Owen Sound and communities throughout Grey-Bruce to raise money for those facing homelessness. On Saturday, Feb. 28, Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walks will take place in Owen Sound, Meaford, Grey Highlands, Saugeen Shores, and Kincardine. Last year, the weather lived up to […]
Suspect in Sharif Rahman case returns to court Feb. 12
Robert Busby Evans appeared by video Wednesday in an Owen Sound courtroom.
Most schools open Wednesday, but some highways remain closed
Snow squalls and winter storms eased overnight Wednesday, preventing a third-straight snow day at many schools across the region. Bluewater District School Board announced early Wednesday morning that three schools on the peninsula would remain closed. Those schools included Bruce Peninsula District (Lion’s Head), Peninsula Shores District (Wiarton), and St. Edmunds (Tobermory). Several school bus […]
Owen Sound budget numbers at a glance
Budget facts presented Friday when Owen Sound’s 2026 municipal budget was finalized: -The average household will see a total tax bill of $4,747, an increase of $214 or $18 per month. About 73 per cent of the tax bill is for city services. The rest is for county and provincial education use. -The 5.5 per […]
Owen Sound budget deemed approved after council votes down amendments
‘Our citizens are still some of the lowest family incomes in the province. That’s a fact we have to deal with. We represent the people of the city and we have to make the responsible decisions.’ — Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy.