Tag: meaford
Terry Fox Run to be held in Grey-Bruce communities on Sunday
The annual Terry Fox Run to raise funds for concer research will be held in a number of Grey-Bruce communities this weekend. Runs are planned for Owen Sound, Meaford, Port Elgin, Kincardine, Lion’s Head, Walkerton, Lucknow, Hanover and Badjeros. The Owen Sound run will once again take place at Harrison Park, beginning at 9 a.m. […]
SweetWater Gala concert Wednesday kicks off festival
The SweetWater Gala chamber music concert at Grey Roots kicks off this year’s Sweetwater Music Festival concert series Wednesday, Sept. 11. The festival runs through Sunday, Sept. 15 with some paid-admission concerts, while other concerts and events will be offered for free. Thursday’s concert at 7 p.m. at the Harmony Centre in Owen Sound features […]
Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance returning for its 10th year
The Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance will return to the Georgian Bluffs golf resort community for a 10th time, once again showcasing the rare and exotic vehicles that has earned it the reputation as Canada’s premier display of automotive excellence. More than 100 unique vehicles in 19 classes will again grace the 18th fairway overlooking Georgian […]
Man, 39, charged after hours-long rural standoff: Ontario Provincial Police
Two people were arrested and one is facing several charges after an hours-long standoff with police in Newbury, police say. Middlesex OPP said that their officers were dispatched at around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday to an address on Broadway Street in Newbury, a village 60 kilometres southwest of London, for a threat complaint. OPP says that […]
Police to canvass Meaford neighbourhood after reports of gunshots
Police are continuing to investigate weapons-related calls in Meaford and plan to canvass the neighbourhood in the coming days. Officers and auxiliary members of the Grey Bruce OPP plan to be in the area of Victoria Village and Victoria Street in Meaford on Saturday and Sunday in a search for witnesses and video surveillance. The […]
Hold and secure lifted in Meaford
A hold and secure has been lifted in Meaford after police received a weapons complaint that resulted in an increased police presence in the community. At 4:40 p.m., Grey Bruce OPP announced the lifting of the hold and secure that had been put in place earlier in the afternoon. Police said they had received a […]
Police ask residents in area of Meaford to stay in homes
Residents in an area of the town of Meaford are being asked to remain in their homes due to an active police investigation. At about 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Grey Bruce OPP put out an advisory informing the public about an increased police presence in the area of Victoria Street, Ridge Road, Susan Street and […]
City funding ending, but recycling depot to continue for ‘foreseeable future’
While city funding for the recycling depot at the Miller Waste Transfer Station will run out at the end of September, the depot will continue to operate for the “foreseeable future.” The City of Owen Sound issued a notice on Wednesday reminding residents that its funding for the depot ends effective Sept. 30 as […]
Ritchie returns as Saugeen chief
Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation members re-elected Conrad Ritchie as chief for a second consecutive term. Ritchie faced seven others, including former chief Lester Anoquot, who declined to run for chief in the last election. Anoquot was elected as councillor last time and again this election. Eight ran for chief and 40 for councillor. Six […]
Owen Sound great-grandmother wins over $200K in lotto
Owen Sound’s Susan Ward won over $200,000 in the July 13 Lotto 6/49 draw. Ward, a great-grandmother, won the draw’s second prize of $207,214.20. She said she’s been playing the lottery for as long as it’s been around. “I even remember playing WINTARIO,” she shared, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick […]