Category: Grey County
GTR to cut stops in Shelburne to ensure room for Grey County riders heading to Orangeville
Grey County is cutting stops in Shelburne to ensure riders from the county can make it to Orangeville. The Grey Transit Route (GTR) is a Grey County-operated rural transit service. Operated under contract with Driverseat Owen Sound, the GRT’s Route 2 is a popular run from Dundalk to the Orangeville GO station, which connects riders […]
Provincial funding will help homeless move into permanent housing
A local program that temporarily houses and prepares homeless people to live independently is now provincially funded. “It’s a huge commitment from Ontario Health for Grey-Bruce,” said Stephen Musehl, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce. The Ontario government agency has committed $853,600 annualized funding for the program. “We’ve all seen the opioid crisis, […]
Conservation authority says forecasted rainfall could lead to urban and localized flooding
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl are expected to bring 40 to 50 millimetres of rain across Grey Sauble Conservation Authority watersheds with some areas receiving up to 80 millimetres. Much of the rain is expected to fall Wednesday and taper off by early Thursday morning. The GSCA issued a watershed conditions statement and flood outlook […]
Construction officially begins on new Rockwood Terrace in Durham
Nearly 10 years after Grey County began exploring redevelopment options, shovels hit the dirt Friday morning in Durham to officially kick off the new 128-bed Rockwood Terrace construction. Once completed, sometime in 2026 if all goes to plan, the new long-term care home and the county’s largest capital project to date will offer 28 additional […]
Downburst behind storm damage in city
Article content A downburst was the cause of a swath of damage in Owen Sound on Thursday, a group of experts that studies extreme weather
McQuarrie sentenced to life in prison
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published Jun 17, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 5 minute read Matthew McQuarrie pleaded guilty to second-degree
Residents evacuated following fire at Rockview Apartments
Article content The Owen Sound Fire Department evacuated a 20-unit Grey County Housing complex in the city while it battled a fire Saturday afternoon. According
Clean up effort continues Friday after severe storm and 100 km/h winds topple trees
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published Jun 14, 2024 • Last updated 29 minutes ago • 3 minute read A crew from Great Lakes Tree
‘Not the right fit’: Grey County residents decry proposed Beaver Valley development during public meeting
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published Jun 13, 2024 • 6 minute read Grey County residents are concerned a proposed resort development at the
Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival hitting big screen
Article content The Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival is back and will showcase close to a dozen short films created by youth from across Grey