Tag: Wednesday
Owen Sound budget numbers at a glance
Budget facts presented Friday when Owen Sound’s 2026 municipal budget was finalized: -The average household will see a total tax bill of $4,747, an increase of $214 or $18 per month. About 73 per cent of the tax bill is for city services. The rest is for county and provincial education use. -The 5.5 per […]
While Sauble tourists are away, the community plays at Winterfest
‘You recognize everybody. You say hi to everybody. And there’s a real sense of community, especially at these events.’ — Jessie Miller, Hepworth
Owen Sound budget deemed approved after council votes down amendments
‘Our citizens are still some of the lowest family incomes in the province. That’s a fact we have to deal with. We represent the people of the city and we have to make the responsible decisions.’ — Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy.
Town of Hanover casino revenue surpasses $25 million
The Town of Hanover’s revenue from the gaming facility at the racetrack has surpassed $25 million. The Ontario Lottering and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced on Friday that it had made the Oct. 1-Dec. 31 third-quarter payment to the town for being host to Playtime Casino Hanover. The payment totalled $278,809, bringing the town’s payment for […]
Delegates from Bruce and Grey counties head to ROMA
Municipal leaders from across the province will meet in Toronto for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference starting this weekend. Delegations from both Grey and Bruce counties will attend to discuss matters affecting their constituents, including housing, healthcare, transportation and more at the conference, which runs from Jan. 18 to 20. Grey County […]