Category: Owen Sound
Sunrise ceremony in Owen Sound helps connect cultures in celebration
They stood in a circle and waited for the sun. A few short months removed from a city buried in snow, community members gathered to pay tribute to the sun on National Indigenous Peoples Day. June 21 is the longest day of the year in this hemisphere, and it was even longer for Trish Meekins, […]
New data from the United Way shows most Canadians worry about money
New data shows that the majority of Canadians are worried about their finances. According to figures released by United Way Canada, 60 per cent of Canadians report anxiety when thinking about their personal finances. The United Way of Bruce Grey said the findings mirror what they’ve witnessed locally as more individuals and families struggle to […]
Race for REACH more than just a fundraiser for those who run
Dakotah McPhee heard the waiting crowd cheering and broke into a sprint, arms raised in the air as she crossed the finish line. For months, the young adults who make up the community at the REACH Centre Grey Bruce have been training. The walk-run, in its fifth year, isn’t just one of the biggest and […]
Grease fire sends Owen Sound resident to Toronto hospital for burn care
Oil meant for deep frying was left unattended and caught fire causing approximately $10,000 worth of damages.
Owen Sound’s Wellness and Recovery Centre wins national award
The Brightshores Wellness and Recovery Centre in Owen Sound is being recognized for its first-of-its-kind model that combines stable housing and complex mental health and addiction care. The 2026 National Award of Excellence in Mental Health and Addictions Quality Improvement was awarded by the College of Health Leaders (CCHL) on June 14 in Montreal. The […]