Tag: news release
New program connects seniors with cultural activities in Owen Sound
The Community Waterfront Heritage Centre has introduced a program that connects area seniors with cultural and community activities. The CWHC, which operates the marine and rail museum in the former Canadian National Railway Station on the west side of the city harbour, has launched its Social Prescriptions Engage Cultural (SPECS) program with funding from the […]
Neyaashiinigmiing resident dies after crash near Wiarton
One person has died as a result of a crash east of Wiarton on Tuesday afternoon. In an update provided by police on Wednesday morning it said that one of four people taken to hospital after the crash – a 69-year-old Neyaashiinigmiing resident — has been pronounced deceased. The three other occupants who were transported […]
No-swimming advisory lifted for Southampton Beach
A no-swimming advisory has been lifted for Southampton Beach. Grey Bruce Public Health announced on Tuesday that it had ended the advisory for the beach after receiving a new series of beach water samples that showed bacteria levels had returned to within Ministry of Health guidelines for safe swimming. The water was tested over the […]
Four taken to hospital as collision closes road east of Wiarton
A serious collision east of Wiarton has sent four people to hospital and closed a section of Concession Rd. 21. Grey Bruce OPP issued a news release just after 3 p.m. on Tuesday that Conc. 21 was closed between Zion Church Rd. And Sideroad 20. Motorists were being asked to avoid the area. Grey Bruce […]
Police seeking to identify individuals in robbery on Sunset Strip
Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying three individuals who were involved in a robbery at a business on the Sunset Strip west of Owen Sound on the evening of Aug. 25. Grey Bruce OPP said in a news release issued on Tuesday that about 7:30 p.m. that evening they received a report about […]
Police investigation into Grey Highlands crash continues
Police continue to investigate a serious two-vehicle crash in Grey Highlands which sent three people to hospital Thursday. Police responded to a report of a sedan-pickup truck crash on Grey Road 40 about 2:27 p.m. Three people in the sedan were sent to hospital; two in serious condition went to a London hospital and the […]
City police say wanted man trying to evade them
Owen Sound police asked for help Friday to find a suspect in an Aug. 18 assault in which a victim remains in critical but stable condition. Police asked for help finding David Ward, 31, of no fixed address and released a blurry picture of him. Police said in a news release that if anyone sees […]
Search for missing London women zeros in on man who knew both of them
An organization searching for two missing Londoners is trying a new strategy â seeking people who spoke to a man involved with both women. Please Bring Me Home is putting up posters with the face of Ronald Kevin Fangrad, now deceased and long a person of interest for police in the disappearances of both Kathryn […]
Investigation in Brockton leads to human trafficking charges
A resident of West Grey has been charged with human trafficking following an investigation in the Brockton area. In June, the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit began an investigation involving a victim from the Brockton area. As a result of the investigation a 27-year old resident of West Grey has been charged with six counts […]
Three boaters rescued after canoe capsizes near Kincardine
Three people wearing life jackets were rescued after their canoe capsized on Lake Huron south of Kincardine. One person was taken to hospital for observation, but otherwise no injuries were reported, a South Bruce OPP news release said. About 8:35 p.m., three people were reported overdue by family. South Bruce OPP was contacted about the incident, on […]