Tag: Local News
City seeks help rebuilding Weaver’s Creek boardwalk
Owen Sound council voted to issue a call for community groups and skilled volunteers to help fix Weaver’s Creek boardwalk in Harrison Park. The 20-year-old wooden walkway near the Harrison Park pool which leads to the falls has been closed since June, when an ash tree fell on the boardwalk. It was then closed for […]
Owen Sound, Grey County looking at ride-sharing services
City staff have begun to look at the pros and cons of ride-sharing services like Uber and others. Owen Sound council on Monday endorsed a report from its community and business development manager, Paul McGrath, to allow staff to conduct further research and engage stakeholders before any ride-sharing service might be provided in Owen Sound. […]
London man pleads guilty to gun charge in drive-by shooting, avoids jail
A London man charged after a vehicle was hit by gunfire in a New Year’s Day drive-by shooting nearly three years ago has avoided jail time.
Nathaniel Veltman trial: Crown, defence agree on Afzaal death details
The four members of the Afzaal family died from “multiple trauma.”
Sydenham Bruce Trail club to host a day of adventure at Harrison Park this weekend
On Sunday, the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club will host a Bruce Trail Day at Harrison Park in Owen Sound. The day of hiking and family fun will include guided nature hikes featuring a challenging trek through the Palisades section of the Bruce Trail and a children’s treasure hunt. The event is an opportunity for residents […]