Tag: news release
Expansion finally begins at booming Woodstock centre for older adults
In the works for nearly a decade, a Woodstock recreational centre for older adults is finally breaking ground on a $9-million expansion to accommodate its burgeoning membership
City police close investigation into man’s death outside fire scene
Owen Sound police have determined a man’s death outside an apartment fire June 30 warrants no charges. The cause of death of the 58-year-old man found on the sidewalk in front of a 3rd Avenue East apartment was injuries he sustained in a fall, Owen Sound Police Chief Craig Ambrose said Wednesday. Police have not […]
Owen Sound police seek help confirming well-bring of man
Owen Sound police are asking for the public’s help to confirm Brandon Sawyer’s well-being on behalf of his family. The 36-year-old man was last known to be in Owen Sound in mid-June, a city police news release said. He’s white, 5’ 10’’, with brown hair and an average build. Anyone with information as to his […]
City renews agreement with YMCA for 20 years
Owen Sound council renewed its operating agreement with YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce on Monday. The charitable organization will continue to offer its health and fitness programs and provide exercise facilities at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre for the next 20 years. “The city could not manage and operate the YMCA facility at […]
Public Health ‘ deeply concerned’ as latest opioid alert issued
Grey Bruce Public Health has issued its seventh opioid alert in a little over a month following another string of drug poisonings, including one that was fatal. The latest alert to community partners was issued by public health on Monday, after receiving notification of one fatal and three non-fatal drug poisonings in the areas over […]
Kerr family donates $100K to Wingham hospital CT scanner campaign
Joe Kerr Limited has pledged $100,000 to the Caring Together campaign to help bring a new CT scanner to the Wingham and District Hospital. “Supporting the hospital has always been important to us because it is important to all our employees and their families who make this community a great place to run a business,” said co-owner […]
Meaford residents charged in theft of furniture, appliances at Airbnb
Two Meaford residents have been charged after a police investigation into a reported theft from a property in Clearview Township that had been rented as an Airbnb. On March 16, members of the Huronia West detachment of the OPP responded to a report of a man and woman who had rented an Airbnb and stole […]
13-year-old charged with first-degree murder in youth’s death
A 13-year-old male youth charged with first-degree murder in the death of a youth made his first court appearance Wednesday in Goderich
South Bruce OPP lay more than 200 charges during traffic campaign
Police in southern Bruce County laid more than 200 traffic-related charges during a recent initiative on local roadways. South Bruce OPP took part in the Canada Road Safety Week campaign from June 21 to July 1 where officers focused on the “big 4” factors associated with serious collisions on the roadways – impaired driving, distracted […]
Swimmers helped to shore at Kincardine
One person was taken to hospital as a precaution after the OPP responded to a report of swimmers in distress in the waters off Kincardine on Canada Day. Just after 7 p.m. on Monday, South Bruce OPP and the South Bruce OPP marine unit responded after receiving a report of swimmers yelling for help from […]