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Steve Lowe named new Georgian College board chair
Steve Lowe, an Owen Sound wealth advisor, accountant and community volunteer, is the new chair of Georgian College’s board of governors for 2024-25. Lowe joined the board of governors in 2020 and recently served as vice-chair, a college announcement said. Georgian College has five campuses, including one in Owen Sound. He’s an RBC Dominion Securities wealth […]
Supportive Outreach Services program receives health award
A program that formed in Grey-Bruce in 2021 to help the marginalized residents of a rooming house that was going through a COVID-19 outbreak, has been recognized with a new award. The Supportive Outreach Services (SOS) program has been awarded an Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Award for its success in improving the health outcomes […]
Grey Sauble Conservation office renovation clears big hurdle
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority’s directors are one decision away from signing off on a $3-million administration building renovation. Wednesday the board of eight municipal members agreed to proceed with final construction drawings and issue tenders for the project. The board would still have to select the successful bidder and vote in favour of the project. So far, […]
London Knights season preview: Expect another Memorial Cup run
The London Knights will raise the Ontario Hockey League championship banner before their 2024-25 season opener against Flint Friday
Arrests made in relation to drug trafficking in Owen Sound, Collingwood
Police have made arrests in an investigation that led to the identification of suspects involved in drug trafficking in the Owen Sound and Collingwood areas. On Thursday, the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP announced that four people had been arrested, and drugs and firearms had been seized in relation to a drug trafficking investigation. […]
Fall Day on the Farm goes Saturday near Owen Sound
An event near Owen Sound that allows locals to experience a fun day on the farm while also helping to relieve world hunger is marking its 10th anniversary. Owen Sound Harvest For Hunger’s Fall Day on the Farm will once again be held on the Parkin Farm east of Owen Sound on Saturday from 10 […]
Group makes push for more nonmarket affordable housing in Owen Sound
An organization with a priority of seeing more affordable housing available in the area has asked for Owen Sound’s support as it works to tackle the issue. Representatives of the Institute of Southern Georgian Bay and their Owen Sound table on community housing were at city council on Monday where they outlined the innovative ways being […]
Special 50th anniversary Chi-Cheemaun sailings Sunday
People are encouraged to dress like it’s the ‘70s again and come along on one of two 50th anniversary MS Chi-Cheemaun cruises Sunday, Sept. 29. The Owen Sound Transportation Company ferry has been bringing passengers and their cars to Manitoulin Island and back to Tobermory since Sept. 29, 1974. These special sailings will mark the ferry’s 50 […]
All the world’s a stage: Theater project in Michigan marsh aims to promote conservation | Great Lakes Echo
By Daniel Schoenherr There’s always drama unfolding at Michigan State University’s Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center: Predators hunt prey, animals show off for potential mates and plants compete for sunlight. Later this month, though, visitors to the marsh will see a different kind of drama: a play, complete with a student cast, hand-crafted sets and […]
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Attack veterans embrace expanded roles ahead of new season
It’s just over 72 hours until the Owen Sound Attack play their first regular season game of the 2024-25 season and James Petrovski’s knuckles are bloodied and raw. With four seconds left in the Attack’s last preseason game, Petrovski, typically a reserved if not quiet presence on the ice, rained a barrage of fists and […]