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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 […]
Ojibwemodaa! Let’s speak Ojibwe! | Great Lakes Now
“Nibi Chronicles,” a monthly Great Lakes Now feature, is written by Staci Lola Drouillard. A Grand Portage Ojibwe direct descendant, she lives in Grand Marais on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior. Her nonfiction books “Walking the Old Road: A People’s History of Chippewa City and the Grand Marais Anishinaabe” and “Seven Aunts” were published 2019 and 2022, and the children’s story “A Family Tree” in 2024.
New book series shows girls hockey is a game for everyone, everywhere
When Jenna McCoubrey Prestidge was a little girl there were two things she loved most in the world: being a farm kid and playing hockey.
N’Stars first season back in Senior A lacrosse loop ends in Peterborough
Peterborough’s attack proved too potent for the upstart Owen Sound North Stars. The Lakers swept the N’Stars in three games with a 15-6 win inside the Peterborough Memorial Centre Thursday night. With a Mann Cup in their sights, the Lakers will move on, while the North Stars will return home to lick their wounds and […]
County staff exploring low-cost home energy efficient retrofit loans
Twenty EV chargers are to be installed at Grey County facilities over this year and next, subject to funding approval from the federal Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program. That’s one of the details shared with county council by Rebecca Danard, the county manager of climate change initiatives, during a review of climate change initiatives over […]
Swim advisory lifted at Kelso Beach, as triathlon preparation ramps up
A swim advisory at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound has been lifted. Grey Bruce Public Health announced on Thursday that the advisory had been lifted after water samples taken at the beach earlier in the week showed bacterial levels had returned to within Ontario Ministry of Health guidelines for swimming/bathing. “Grey Bruce […]
Grey County council agrees to pay local share of court security cost
Grey County council voted Thursday to start paying court security and transportation expenses not covered by the province that for years have been borne solely by Owen Sound taxpayers. This year, those costs will be about $230,000. Once the actual amount is known, it will be included in the 2025 county budget, once the agreement […]
Certain Chrysler Pacifica hybirds banned from Chi-Cheemaun amid fire concerns
Certain Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid models are no longer permitted on Owen Sound Transportation Company ferries, including the Chi-Cheemaun until recall service is completed to mitigate fire risks. The Owen Sound Transportation Company posted a notice on its website earlier this week announcing the decision. Some Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid (PHEVs) models from 2017 to […]
Fundraising run in memory of Tyson Downs to raise money for genetic heart condition research
Balmy Beach brain cancer survivor Jesse Walker is running to raise money this summer in memory of his friend Tyson Downs and support of research into devastating genetic heart conditions. Downs died unexpectedly a year ago at age 18. The gifted athlete with plans to study civil engineering at Conestoga College played with the Owen […]
GTR to cut stops in Shelburne to ensure room for Grey County riders heading to Orangeville
Grey County is cutting stops in Shelburne to ensure riders from the county can make it to Orangeville. The Grey Transit Route (GTR) is a Grey County-operated rural transit service. Operated under contract with Driverseat Owen Sound, the GRT’s Route 2 is a popular run from Dundalk to the Orangeville GO station, which connects riders […]