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Podcaster, Owen Sound Attack launching minor hockey incentive program
A local podcaster is hoping to shed light on what he says is the true value of minor hockey. “Too many people look at hockey and just think you’ve got to win, but hockey’s not really about hockey,” said Chuck Bastie, host of Chuck’s World of Infinite Mojo, a podcast about hockey and all spinoffs […]
Rib festival returns to Mount Forest July 18
Barbecued ribs, cold drinks and live music will await visitors to the Git Yer Hillbilly on Rib Competition in Mount Forest on Thursday, July 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance, by this Friday, July 12, at ShopWellingtonNorth.com. A rib dinner ticket costs $25 and includes a half-rack of ribs, […]
Major North Stars win first game at home
The North Stars never trailed in Saturday night’s game en route to picking up a second-straight victory.
City residents tour the training tall ship Playfair in Owen Sound
Stepping aboard the training tall ship Playfair is like stepping back in time. Not only because it has the silhouette of a pirate ship, but because none of its teenage trainees are allowed to have cell phones while on board. “This is meant to be a very distinct experience where you are doing something completely […]
LCBO workers picket outside Owen Sound location
Dozens of LCBO workers picketed in front of the location at the corner of 9th Street East and 16th Street East in Owen Sound Friday as unionized staff are now on strike for the first time in the history of Ontario’s main liquor retailer. A strike deadline set by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, […]