Tag: Local News
The new Black Walnut bakery expected to rise on the site of the burned-down café in Old South, has won applause from city staff for its respect for heritage and a design that looks a lot like the form
The design and finishes of the proposed building at 134 Wortley Rd. respects the heritage district that is Wortley Village.
Survey says . . . Londoners split on allowing backyard fireworks
Londoners are split on backyard fireworks, a new city hall survey says, ahead of a public meeting on the future of the local bylaw next week. The public input survey launched by city hall as part of the process to revamp the municipal fireworks rules showed a divide, with about 52 per cent or respondents […]
Supreme Court declines to hear Church of God’s appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear the appeal from two ultra-conservative churches charged for violating temporary public health laws during the COVID-19 pandemic and who lost a court challenge claiming infringements on their religious freedom. In a brief judgment sent out Thursday, Canada’s highest court dismissed an application for leave to appeal, with costs, […]
After fleeing police in the Blue Mountains, driver gets visit at Owen Sound home
An Owen Sound resident got a home visit from police after a driver evaded police at a high rate of speed in the Town of the Blue Mountains on Wednesday morning. Police were able to record the licence plate of the car, while the cruiser’s in-car camera recorded video of the driver behind the wheel […]
Organizers gearing up for 35th Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular
The countdown is officially on to the 35th edition of the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular fishing derby. With just a little over two weeks to go before the derby kicks off at midnight on Aug. 25 for 10 days of fishing, entertainment and prizes, the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association held its sponsor’s appreciation afternoon fish fry […]