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London lands three new industries, more than 200 jobs: ‘Delighted’
More than 200 industrial jobs will land in London as three manufacturers buy land here with plans to build new plants, the head of the city’s economic development agency says.
SPORTS BRIEFS: Goldie, Canada earn silver
GOLDIE, CANADA EARN SILVER Owen Sound’s Jillian Goldie and the Canadian under-20 women’s lacrosse team won silver medals at the 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship in Hong Kong. The Americans won back-to-back gold with a 23-6 win over its rival Canada at Mong Kok Stadium this past Saturday evening. The USA completed a dominant […]
Cleveland’s 2025 cruise season to get boost with return of Victory ships – Great Lakes Commission
Although this year’s cruise season is winding down in Cleveland, Ohio, there are plenty of reasons for optimism in 2025. The Port of Cleveland has announced that Victory Cruise Lines […]
Duo charged after stolen vehicle rammed into London police cruiser
A man and a woman are facing charges after a suspicious pair was spotted by citizens in the north end of the city, police say.
Baysox face elimination following 14-6 loss at home
The Owen Sound Baysox face elimination after a 14-6 blowout at the diamond Tuesday night. The New Lowell Knights came to town fresh off a second-place finish at the Ontario ‘AA’ provincial championship and batted the Baysox into submission. With the win, the Knights take a 2-1 series lead back to New Lowell where Game […]
St. Thomas EV battery plant ‘fully on track’ to open in 2027: Volkswagen
Setbacks and delays in the electric vehicle sector will not slow the opening of the Volkswagen EV battery plant in St. Thomas, the automaker tells The Free Press. The global EV industry has slowed, with automakers and suppliers delaying production plans in response to sluggish sales. In addition, VWâs PowerCo plant in St. Thomas has […]
Damage pegged $100K in northwest London house fire
No one was injured in a house fire in northwest London on Tuesday evening but damage is estimated at $100,000. London Fire Department officials say crews were on the scene of blaze at about 6 p.m. for “search, rescue and fire controlâ after the blaze began in the basement of the home located at 1371 […]
Owen Sound Fall Fair to overcome grandstand fire with some creativity
The Owen Sound Fall Fair returns Sept. 6 and 7 with truck and tractor pulls, a horse show and demolition derby — all on the Victoria Park track in front of the grandstand — which was partly damaged by fire in May and won’t be repaired in time for the fair. But the 172nd Owen Sound Fall […]
Speaker will share her addiction and recovery story
A woman will speak Thursday about her experience of addiction in Owen Sound and her recovery. Andrea Donaldson, who grew up in Owen Sound and spent 20 years here in active addiction, said “July 30, 2015 was either going to be my recovery date or the date on my tombstone,” a news release announcing her […]