Four transport trucks, seven trailers stolen in London region in three-day span
Cargo thieves stole four transport trucks and seven trailers packed with hundreds of thousands of dollars of goods during a three-day stretch in Southwestern Ontario during the holidays.
Aquatic studies will determine future of salmon farm plan
Results of aquatic studies now underway for a proposed 500,000-square-foot land-based recirculating salmon farm north of Wiarton will determine the project’s next steps, says the head of the company behind the plan. Gerry Sullivan, president of Georgian Bay Salmon, said the company is working with the senior levels of government to ensure the proposed recirculating […]
Man charged with impaired driving after SUV plows into parked cruiser
An Owen Sound man is facing several charges, including impaired driving and possession of a psychedelic drug, after plowing into the back of a police cruiser south of Goderich, Huron OPP say.
London police seek missing teen girl
London police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl.
Five vehicles worth $140K stolen from Listowel dealership
Perth OPP is investigating the thefts of five vehicles – two of which have since been recovered — from a Listowel car dealership.
Hockey Day in Canada festivities in Owen Sound postponed until 2023
Hockey Day in Canada in Owen Sound has been put on ice until 2023 amid new provincial restrictions and a worsening surge of COVID-19-related hospitalizations. Owen Sound officials announced Wednesday afternoon they has decided to postpone the local event until the winter of 2023. The decision was made in conjunction with Hockey Day in Canada […]
Grand postpones Emma Donoghue’s Room, cancels two shows
The Grand Theatre has postponed Emma Donoghue’s Room but cancelled two other shows for this season.
OHL announces commitment to continue season, changes to Attack schedule
The Owen Sound Attack will next hit the ice Sunday inside the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre to take on the Barrie Colts at 2 p.m. That’s the plan for now after the Ontario Hockey League announced two more postponed Attack games and a slew of schedule changes Wednesday afternoon. The OHL also issued a […]
Purple Grove News
Happy New Year 2022 to all our friends and families near and far. With all the restrictions and precautions for everyone it has certainly been a different holiday season. The huge bonus was the clear roads and good weather. I for one really appreciated the ease of traveling and I know many others were thankful […]
Letter to the Editor: SBGHC service reductions
During the town hall zoom meeting a couple weeks ago when Michael Barrett was discussing the nursing shortage he focused on the fact that many nurses have been on maternity leave. My coworkers and I found this incredibly sexist. He never mentioned Bill 124 which is the main reason nurses are leaving the profession. I […]