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Owen Sound officer receives Ontario Medal for Police Bravery
An Owen Sound police officer’s lifesaving actions has earned him the Province of Ontario’s highest honour for police bravery. Sgt. Josh Gurney is one of 15 police officers awarded the 2024 Ontario Medal for Police Bravery on Monday evening, in recognition of acts of extraordinary courage and bravery. At the same time, nine firefighters received […]
The magic of Christmas returns to Meaford next week
It’s been four decades since Canadian film director Phillip Borsos shot parts of Disney’s One Magic Christmas in Meaford, and the town is feeling nostalgic. Next week, the Municipality of Meaford is celebrating 40 years of One Magic Christmas with a tree-lighting ceremony, a film-inspired wreath contest and a movie screening. On Thursday, Dec. 4, […]
Does Owen Sound need market studies to protect downtown anymore?
City council asked for a report about whether keep the status quo, or set a size threshold requirement for a market study, or eliminate the study.
City Blue Box pickup to end for businesses, churches, charities
Council also voted to send a letter to the province which “strongly urges” it to reinstate eligibility for curbside Blue Box collection beginning Jan. 1 for charitable organizations.
St. Mary’s Mustangs dominate at OFSAA volleyball tournament
The St. Mary’s Mustangs are provincial champions. The Mustangs went undefeated at the 2025 OFSAA boys’ double-A volleyball championships in Orillia to take home the gold medal. They never lost a set. Mustangs head coach Aeric Annetta said it’s the first provincial gold medal for a team sport in the school’s history. On Monday, the […]