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City digs deeper to fix skate park after problem arises
It will cost about $100,000 more than budgeted to fix Owen Sound’s Sk8 and Bike Park’s concrete pad, which has been partly fenced off for more than a year because sections were crumbling and considered unsafe to use. Owen Sound council voted Monday morning, during a special meeting to discuss this issue, to withdraw an additional […]
Grey-Bruce athletes dazzle at Owen Sound triathlon
Athletes from across Grey-Bruce put their stamp on the Owen Sound Subaru Triathlon at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park on Sunday. The local area was well represented at this year’s event, which included Olympic- and sprint-distance triathlons, duathlons, swim-bike events and relay races, and many were standing on the podium after crossing the finish line. […]
Man planning 100-mile bike and run to Owen Sound
Joel Wright has set his sights on completing a 100-mile run and bicycle trek from Newmarket to Owen Sound that his father and uncle came up just short of achieving many years ago. And in attempting the feat, the 27-year-old Ottawa resident plans to raise funds for charity and hopes to inspire others to keep going […]
Suspect charged again with accessory after fact in Meaford murder
Police have re-laid a charge of accessory after the fact to murder against a suspect in the death of Emerson Sprung four years ago. Grey Bruce OPP announced in a news release Friday that Laurel Campbell, 32, of Meaford is charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder. She was held for bail […]
Developer begins cleanup, has major plans for Owen Sound waterfront site
The owner of the former Russel Brothers property on Owen Sound’s waterfront wants to get going as soon as possible on constructing a massive luxury resort on the site. Bolton-based developer Jagjit Sandhu said he looks forward to welcoming both locals and visitors to what he called his dream project, and a place he himself plans […]