Category: Owen Sound Sun Times
Grey Highlands man charged, $600,000 in stolen goods recovered
A Grey Highlands man is facing multiple charges following a multijurisdictional property crime investigation that led to the recovery of about $600,000 worth of stolen property. On June 17 one person was arrested following an ongoing investigation, and search warrants were executed on June 18 at a storage location in West Perth and on June […]
Collingwood man admits to murder, sentencing in September
A Collingwood man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder of his wife, which he staged to look like a fiery car crash in January 2023 in Blue Mountains. James William Schwalm, now 40, pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on June 20. He had been charged with first-degree murder in Superior Court […]
Speeding concerns on reconstructed Inglis Falls Road
Georgian Bluffs will look at taking steps to address speeding concerns on Inglis Falls Road. At its committee of the whole meeting on Wednesday (June 19), council heard from a concerned resident about increased speeding along the road since it was reconstructed in 2020. Cathy Walsh who appeared before council as a delegation, said she […]
Backyard hens nearing final hurdle in Georgian Bluffs
Chickens could soon be clucking around in some residential areas of Georgian Bluffs. At its committee of the whole meeting on Wednesday (June 19), staff was directed by council to present an amendment to the township’s zoning bylaw that would permit backyard poultry as a permitted use on certain residential properties within the township. Council […]
City firefighters douse shed fire behind Quality Inn
A shed fire Monday night behind the Quality Inn likely originated with a lawn tractor which had been used before the fire, Owen Sound Fire Chief Phil Eagleson said. Firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the garden shed when called to the hotel at 4:01 p.m. The fire was put out quickly and […]