Tag: meaford
Fireworks, pancakes and air-shows on offer as Grey-Bruce celebrates Canada Day
“The Sound” is pumping up the volume for Canada Day celebrations this year after two years of relatively subdued festivities due to the pandemic. In fact, the vibe is set to reverberate through the city with four days of celebrations in Owen Sound beginning with Youth Day at the Owen Sound Visitor Centre Thursday. From […]
Fire causes heavy damage to Meaford home Wednesday
Meaford Fire Chief Courtney Allen said he did not believe there were any injuries as a result of a house fire Wednesday afternoon, though family pets may have perished in the blaze. A house near the corner of Louisa and Centre streets in Meaford suffered heavy damage as the fire seemed to tear through the […]
Residents track “Smokey’s” stroll through Meaford on social media
A black bear roaming around a residential neighbourhood and campground in Meaford caused a stir on social media Thursday. Reports of the bear trickled in on Facebook Thursday morning. People reported seeing the bear at Memorial Park, a popular bayside summer destination for campers and day-trippers alike. A post to the Meaford and Area Open […]
Scarecrow Invasion spreads to Annan and Leith in 2022
The scarecrows are spreading west this year as Annan and Leith are the two newest communities to join in on the annual harvest season festival. The Meaford Scarecrow Invasion and Family Festival officially welcomed the two newest members to the “scarecrow mania” as volunteers are busy preparing for the event and gathering to build and […]
Former head of Toronto Summer Music Festival named SweetWater’s new general manager
The former executive director of the Toronto Summer Music Festival is taking over as general manager of the SweetWater Music Festival. SweetWater’s board of directors announced in a media release they’ve appointed Natasha Bood to replace outgoing general manager Paul Eichorn, effective June 6. Eichorn notified the board of his intentions to pursue a new […]