Tag: Walkerton
Free tax clinics help secure over $3 million in benefits and refunds for Grey-Bruce locals
A new report details how 28 volunteers helped Grey-Bruce locals file nearly 1,000 income tax returns and receive 3.3 million in refunds and benefit entitlements in 2024 thanks to free local tax clinics. The Grey Bruce Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Network provides free tax preparation services to low-income individuals and families across the […]
Jogger seriously injured in West Grey dog attack
A woman has been charged after a man suffered serious life-altering injuries when attacked by a pack of dogs while jogging in West Grey. The 58-year-old man was attacked by a group of five to 10 dogs while out jogging on the Glenelg-Holland Townline earlier this month, West Grey Police Chief Robert Martin said on […]
Counts held across Grey-Bruce for the love of birds
An annual Canada-wide census that collects data that is used to determine the population health of our fine feathered friends has wrapped up for another year. The annual Christmas Bird Count, which is one of the longest-running wildlife censuses in the world, again saw thousands of birders and nature enthusiasts fan out across approximately 475 […]
Big changes coming to boys’ rep hockey in Grey-Bruce
Big changes are coming to boys’ representative hockey in Grey-Bruce next season. Beginning with the 2025-26 season, the Western Ontario Hockey Association (WOAA) will begin a two-year “A-Zone” pilot project aimed at providing local hockey players with more opportunities to develop and compete in A and B-level representative hockey closer to home. This will be […]
St. Mary’s Mustangs stay undefeated with win over rivals
The St. Mary’s Mustangs beat the Owen Sound District Wolves 58-54 to remain undefeated in the Bluewater Athletic Association’s North Division Thursday at St. Mary’s. Playing inside the St. Mary’s gym with a standing-room-only crowd and the Mustangs and Wolves junior teams waiting to take the court, Wyatt Garren stepped to the stripe for a […]
Police charge two suspects in infant’s death
Police charged two people with criminal negligence causing death after the death of an infant almost two years ago. A child was reported unresponsive at a Saugeen First Nations residence on March 26, 2023 and was later pronounced dead at hospital. A 33-year-old from Saugeen Shores and 28-year-old from Saugeen First Nation were each charged […]
Durham bait shop owner identified as victim in murder investigation
Friends described the victim in a Durham murder investigation as a charismatic, passionate angler who was generous with his expertise, while the man charged in the case appears to have been a partner in his bait shop business. Police confirmed Tuesday the victim was Travis Hopkins, 35, who was taken to hospital where he was […]
Kincardine assault investigation results in charges against 2 men
Both men involved in an alleged assault that took place in Kincardine on Sunday evening have been charged. Just after 10:30 pm., South Bruce OPP received a report of an assault at an address along Upper Lorne Beach Road in the Municipality of Kincardine. The investigation found that two individuals were engaged in a physical […]
New Year’s Eve events to be held across Grey and Bruce counties
There is something for just about everyone looking for ways to ring in 2025 in the Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce areas. Numerous New Year’s Eve events are planned around the region on Tuesday, allowing people of all ages to mark the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. OWEN SOUND FAMILY CELEBRATION The City of […]
Bruce Power spreads holiday cheer by donating $320,000 to local initiatives
Bruce Power and its suppliers have donated $320,000 to local holiday initiatives including toy drives, food banks and soup kitchens. Partnering with its employees, suppliers, the United Way Bruce Grey and the community at large, $55,000 was raised for 19 local toy drives and hamper programs, while the company also donated $2,000 to each of […]