Tag: Owen Sound
Maple Leafs hire Owen Sound’s Sanford to coach goalies
On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of Owen Sound native Curtis Sanford to the position of goalie coach for the club. The team announced the hiring via Twitter. The Leafs also promoted Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, Ryan Hardy and Darryl Metcalf to the roles of assistant general manager. Sanford spent the past five […]
Sacred fire burns at Giche Namewikwedong Reconciliation Garden healing circle
“Never let your fire go out. When you let your fire go out, that’s when the chaos happens.” Saugeen First Nation Elder Shirley John’s words weaved through some of the stories shared at the Giche Namewikwedong Reconciliation Garden sacred fire and healing circle Sunday morning. As part of The Sound Waterfront Festival’s Truth and Reconciliation […]
Canada Day celebrations return to the beach in Owen Sound
Canada Day celebrations were back at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound Friday. People dressed in red-and-white swarmed the Summerfolk stage and surrounding area. Food trucks and vendor tents lined the pathways. Nary a Zoom online video conference in sight. No phone app needed to view the harbour front fireworks, and ice cream […]
City band returns to provide Scenic City soundtrack this summer
One of the longest-running community bands in the province is set to return to the stage this summer. The Owen Sound City Band, led by Music Director Julia Richards, is now back to Celebrate 100+2 Years of performing Music in the Scenic City, resuming its traditional Monday evening concerts at Harrison Park, starting at 7:30 […]
Kids kick off Canada Day celebrations in Owen Sound
Calissa Curry asked her customer if they would like their balloon dog with floppy or straight ears. The talented 12-year-old balloon artist was one of the several vendors and community groups set up at booths during the Waterfront Festival Kids and Youth Day at the Owen Sound Visitor Centre Thursday afternoon. The event kicked off […]
Noon Hour Series returns with nine summer concerts
After a two-year hiatus, the Noon Hour Series is back and celebrating twenty-seven years of summer songs. This summer’s series features nine concerts with some of the city’s favourite local musicians and renowned special guests all taking place at Georgian Shores United Church (997 4th Ave E.) in Owen Sound. Admission is by donation. The […]
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 […]
City honours top 2022 volunteer and senior
Owen Sound’s 2022 Volunteer of the Year – Elizabeth Charlton — and 2022 Senior of the Year – Sharon McKeachnie — were honoured at Monday night’s city council meeting. Mayor Ian Boddy, Coun. Travis Dodd and Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers presented the awards. Information from the city about Charlton said she was nominated by […]
Owen Sound to look at providing downtown toilet open 24/7
City council agreed Monday to look at providing a public toilet that would be available around the clock, after a man asked for one on behalf of homeless people. Council quickly agreed after Ray Botten, a sometimes controversial local advocate of homeless people and one-time mayoral candidate, addressed council during a public question period. “We […]
City council delays vote on short-term rental bylaw
Owen Sound council postponed debate and a vote on Coun. John Tamming’s motion to ban some short-term accommodation rentals in residential neighbourhoods, until city staff provide councillors with more information — not expected for six months. The delay upset and disappointed neighbours of short-term rentals, who questioned why council had to wait so long to […]