Category: Owen Sound Sun Times
Y calling for Peace Medal nominations
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is looking for the next local recipient of the YMCA Peace Medal. Residents are invited to visit ymcaowensound.on.ca/peace-week and nominate a deserving person or group for this award before Friday, October 18. The prestigious YMCA Peace Medal honours people of all ages from coast to coast who are […]
‘Stargazer John’ giving talks at Owen Sound library
“Astronomy Talks with Stargazer John” will take place at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Sept. 17 and Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. September’s “Eclipse and Aurora Spectacular” features images of April’s total solar eclipse and brilliant video footage of the auroral display in May, taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “Moons […]
Sip Starbucks coffee and bid to help Save ‘n Sound
Safe ‘n Sound invites people to register for its fundraising auction, Sip and Support, taking place Sept. 28 at Harmony Centre in Owen Sound from 2 to 4 p.m. in “The Hall.” Attendees will be offerred Starbucks coffee or tea, baked goods and items to bid on, with proceeds going towards the charitable organization’s homeless […]
Gardening demonstrations coming to city library
Registration is suggested to attend three gardening demonstrations held the third Tuesday of the month at Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library starting Sept. 17. September’s garden demonstration is about the importance of soil health. Attendees will learn why it’s important to understand your soil type, improve the soil ecosystem and add nutrients […]
Citizen calls council limits on speech ‘undemocratic’
Owen Sound city council on Monday finalized its July decision to reduce how long speakers may address council and committees, and to only include items on the agenda that are within council’s jurisdiction. During public question period though, an Owen Sound citizen called those moves “undemocratic.” There were other procedural bylaw changes that council approved, […]
Unexpected funding for upgraded water pipes for RCA apartment complex
The apartment complex proposed for the former RCA lands in the city will benefit from an unanticipated nearly $1.8-million provincial grant from a provincial fund for water system development to get housing built faster. Owen Sound staff applied early this year for about $2.4 million in eligible expenses to the Housing Enabling Water System Fund, […]
Airport drops Bishop, Owen Sound from new name
The once Owen Sound-owned airport east of the city has a new name: Major-General Richard Rohmer Meaford International Airport. The new name accomplishes a few things, airport owner Rick Horwath said at an opening ceremony to announce the new name, tout airport revitalization efforts and to promote aviation. While the Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional […]
Road safety campaign continues to grow in third year after Eugenia tragedy
One man’s road safety campaign which began in the wake of a tragic hit-and-run in the small tight-knit community of Eugenia continues to grow in its third year of operation. Ron Barnett’s LED armband road safety campaign began after a driver struck four pedestrians walking after dinner in a residential area on a Tuesday evening. […]
Grey County awards construction tender for Durham paramedic base
Grey County has awarded the contract for the construction of a new paramedic base at Durham at a price tag of just over $2.4 million. At its meeting on Thursday, county council awarded the contract for the new base to Domm Construction Ltd., one of three bids that were received for the project. County staff […]
Over 150 golfers tee off at 2024 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship
John Bearrie from Hollsopple, Penn., led the field at the 2024 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship in Southampton as of Thursday afternoon. His eagle on 18 led to a four-under round to take the top spot after the early tee-time golfers returned to the clubhouse. Over 150 golfers hit the tee for Round 1 of the […]