Tag: Owen Sound
Defence to judge: dismiss dangerous driving causing death charge
Defence in the Justin Lozon dangerous driving causing death trial sought a directed verdict Monday morning. The motion argued the essential elements of dangerous driving causing death were not proved by the Crown and the charge should be dismissed. If the judge thinks there is any evidence that could lead to a conviction, a directed […]
Man charged in road death testifies he wasn’t read his rights
Lawyers in the trial of a man accused of dangerous driving causing death argued over the admissibility of his statements to police Thursday in the Superior Court of Justice. Justin Lozon, 35, of Northern Bruce Peninsula, has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing death and possession of methamphetamine on Oct. 3, 2017 in Northern […]
Subaru Triathlon Series returns to the Scenic City in August
The Subaru Triathlon Series is headed back to the Scenic City. The longest-running triathlon series in the province with stops in Milton, Guelph and Grimsby will return to Owen Sound on Aug. 14. The Owen Sound event will host an Olympic distance triathlon and duathlon in the morning with a shorter sprint distance triathlon and […]
Police expert deconstructs crash which killed local pastor
A collision reconstruction expert testified speeding was not a factor and the “motorcycle was there to be seen” before a fatal, head-on crash between a motorcycle and car that killed a local pastor almost five years ago. On the third day of in-person testimony in the trial of Justin Lozon, 35, of Northern Bruce Peninsula, […]
Defence questions admissibility of evidence in fatal motorcycle crash
Grey County assistant Crown attorney Glenn Brotherston conceded on the opening day of the dangerous driving causing death trial of Justin Lozon that some evidence police gathered was not admissible in court. Brotherson agreed on Monday that a cellphone seized from Lozon by police and a statement police took from Lozon were not admissible. The […]
Witness saw ‘ball of fire’ in 2017 road death of local pastor
A trial began in Owen Sound Monday of man charged with dangerous driving causing death in the 2017 fatality of Rev. Chad Honneyman along Highway 6, north of Wiarton. Justin Lozon, 35, of Northern Bruce Peninsula, pleaded not guilt in the Superior Court of Justice to dangerous driving causing death and possession of crystal meth, […]
Garb and Gear owners donate remaining inventory to Salvation Army
The former owners of a longtime local sporting goods store in Owen Sound have donated apparel and equipment estimated to be worth tens of thousands of dollars to the Salvation Army. Janice and Brian Warrilow operated Garb and Gear for nearly four decades before closing the store earlier this spring. The store first opened in […]
ArtWalk returns this month, registration for Plein Air competition now open
ArtWalk is returning to downtown Owen Sound and the River District this month and is now accepting artist registrations for its Plein Air competition. Artists who register for the June 25 competition are able to select outdoor locations throughout the downtown core where they’ll set up easels and capture “the remarkable commercial, residential, natural and […]
Virtual care program hours expanding at GBHS
Grey Bruce Health Services is expanding its urgent virtual care program. Starting Monday, virtual visits with a GBHS doctor will be available Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The program’s expansion adds an extra day of virtual visits as well as two-and-a-half more hours per day. “We didn’t have an […]
Youth film festival screening Wednesday at Galaxy Cinemas
The young filmmakers of Grey-Bruce are hitting the big screen in Owen Sound. The 11th Annual Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival is screening at the Galaxy Cinemas Wednesday, June 15. Doors open at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Popcorn and concessions will be available for purchase by moviegoers. Thirteen […]