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Lunar Eclipse Telescope Gazing In Owen Sound Tonight
Several local astronomers are gathering at the Owen Sound Kiwanis Soccer Complex tonight to observe a partial lunar eclipse. Well-known local astronomer and educator John Hlynialuk has assembled a group of telescope owners to share views of the eclipse to the public. A lunar eclipse occurs, on average, once or twice ea...
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A 38 Year Old Kincardine Man Has Died In A Collision Near Arthur
A 38 year old man from Kincardine has died in a collision. Wellington North OPP say at approximately 6:15 this morning, (Sept. 16) Wellington County OPP responded to a three vehicle collision involving two commercial vehicles and a sedan on Wellington Road 109, west of Arthur. OPP say it was reported that a white sedan...
Sep 16, 2024
Kincardine Council Submits Comments On Initial Description Of Proposed Bruce 'C' Nuclear Plant
Kincardine has made its submission to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Canadian Nuclear Society Commission (CNSC) on the Initial Project Description for the proposed Bruce C New Nuclear Project in Tiverton. Bruce Power wants to build another plant at the existing Bruce Power site within the Municip...
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Three New Commercial Blocks, Three Apartment Buildings Proposed In Port Elgin
More development is being proposed near the new Holiday Inn Express & Staybridge Suites in Port Elgin. A Bruce County planning staff report to Saugeen Shores council says a developer is proposing to build on about six hectares of land in the area of Goderich Street (Highway 21), Waterloo Street and Devonshire Road....
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Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network Awaits Grant Funding
The Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network is waiting on some grant funding before it starts installing chargers. Grey County Climate Change Initiatives Manager Rebecca Danard says the multi-county project between Grey, Bruce, Dufferin, Wellington, Perth, and Huron is expecting to hear back about funding this fall ...
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Job Preparation Workshops At Bruce County Public Library This Month
Bruce County Public Library is holding job preparation workshops at a few of its branches this fall. With support from VPI Working Solutions, they're going to be offering workshops on resume writing, how to create an effective cover letter, and job interview preparation. The workshops will be offered at the Walkerton, ...
Sep 16, 2024
Grey Bruce Home Sales Steady In August As Listings Remain Elevated
Home sales in Grey Bruce were steady in August, even as supply on the regional housing market remained at its highest level in years. The Realtors Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound says 236 units sold last month, an increase of 7.8 per cent from August 2023. But the sales activity number was still below the longer-t...
Sep 16, 2024
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10th Annual Concours d'Elegance Welcomes Classic, Super Car Owners
Classic and super cars alike descended on Cobble Beach over the weekend for the 10th annual Concours d'Elegance. The event welcomed about 100 car owners between Friday and Sunday to show off their vehicles. Founder and Show Chair Rob McLeese says he is thrilled to feature cars all the way from Newfoundland, Florida, Al...
Sep 16, 2024
South Bruce Peninsula Looking To Add EV Chargers To Sauble Beach, Wiarton
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is looking at adding some electric vehicles chargers to a few locations if it can get a grant to help pay for it. A staff report to be presented to council at its September 17th meeting recommends council support an application the to the Natural Resources Canada Zero Emission Vehicle ...
Sep 16, 2024
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Grey Bruce OPP Offering Civilian Career Opportunities
Grey Bruce OPP are holding a job fair focused on civilian career opportunities. An information session will be held on Wednesday, September 25th from 4-7 pm. The session will be held at the Wiarton detachment at 50 Berford Street. The OPP is looking to fill positions including a full-time special constable, contract po...
Sep 15, 2024
Annual Terry Fox Run Set To Go Across Region On Sunday
Several Terry Fox runs are set to go on Sunday across the region in an effort to raise money for cancer research. Residents can participant in the runs in Owen Sound, Meaford, Kincardine, Walkerton, Hanover, Lucknow, Port Elgin, Lion's Head, and Badjeros. The annual run in Owen Sound will be at Harrison Park with regis...
Sep 14, 2024
Grey Bruce OPP Locate Missing Man Safe
Grey Bruce OPP say they have found a man safe after reported missing from Tobermory. Police responded to the missing person report Thursday afternoon.
Sep 14, 2024
Municipality Of Kincardine Hosts Welcoming Week September 13-22
The Municipality of Kincardine is all set for the return of Welcoming Week. The celebration will take place from Friday, September 13th until the 22nd. Celebrated annually worldwide, the event invites organizations and communities to build connections and reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity. Kincardine will be hos...
Sep 13, 2024
4th Annual Georgian Bay Two Spirit Powwow Takes Place Saturday
The Georgian Bay Two Spirit Powwow celebrates its 4th annual event this weekend. It'll be happening on Saturday, September 14th from 11-6 at M'Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre. Thunder Sharma, who is the founder of the Two Spirit Powwow, says that it's a big celebration of community and inclusion for 2-spirit, qu...
Sep 14, 2024
Kincardine Council Officially Declares Seat Open, Will Appoint New Councillor
Kincardine Council has approved the declaration of a Ward 1 seat vacancy following the death of Councillor Doug Kennedy. Kennedy passed on Aug. 15, after serving on council for nearly six years over two election terms. He was elected as a councillor for Ward 1 during the 2022-2026 election, and is remembered as a dedic...
Sep 13, 2024
Bruce County Now Accepting Applications For Spark Mentorship Program
Bruce County is holding another round of the Spark Mentorship & Grants Program this month. It's the sixth installment of the program, which aims to encourage entrepreneurs in the county, from small business to non-profit organizations to create new sustainable tourism ideas for the region. The program provides sele...
Sep 13, 2024
Billy Bishop Airport Renamed For WWII Pilot At Renovated Airport In Meaford
The Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport in Meaford has a new name, a renovated airport building and a new restaurant. A renaming and ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday afternoon at the privately owned airport with the guest of honour in attendance. The airport will now be named after Honourary Lieutenant Ge...
Sep 12, 2024
Walkerton Resident Facing Charges Following OPP Discovery Of Drug Lab In Home
South Bruce OPP have made an arrest following the discovery of a drug lab while they were completing an investigation into a weapons incident. Police had responded to a report involving a firearm on the evening of September 9th. On September 11th, the South Bruce OPP Major Crimes Unit, the West Region Tactics and Rescu...
Sep 12, 2024
Kincardine Council Votes To Decommission Secord Sundial Monument
Kincardine council has had their discussion for the fate of the Secord monument. The memorial, which was dedicated to Dr. Solomon Secord, was intended to remember his humanitarian contributions to the community, where he served as a doctor for fifty years. However, the monument also referred to the fact that during his...
Sep 12, 2024
EV Charging Station, Other New Amenities Unveiled At Sarawak Family Park
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Sarawak Family Park to celebrate several new features. Georgian Bluffs Mayor Sue Carleton, township officials and some residents gathered at the park Wednesday afternoon to mark the addition of a new public electric vehicle charging station and other amenities. It's the first publi...
Sep 12, 2024
"Scary Situation" Prompts Grey Bruce Public Health Opioid Alert
Grey Bruce's public health manager of harm reduction says opioids are creating a "scary situation" in the region right now. Monica Blair says Public Health issued another opioid alert this week after eight drug poisonings were reported over a seven day period. "I think that our main concern right now is ...
Sep 12, 2024
Household Hazardous Waste Event Coming To Walkerton This Weekend
Bruce County is bringing a household hazardous waste collection event to Walkerton this weekend. The county says the event on Sept. 14 at the Bruce County Transportation Yard at 94 Bruce Road 2 will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.. This event gives residents the chance to get rid of any hazardous waste which has been accumul...
Sep 12, 2024
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Kings Coronation Medal Nominees Wanted in Huron-Bruce
If you live in the riding of Huron-Bruce, you have the chance to nominate someone in your community for a King Charles III Coronation Medal. Conservative Member of Parliament Ben Lobb's office says, in recognition of the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023, a new Canadian commemorative medal has been created ...
Sep 11, 2024
Grey Bruce OPP Seek Information Following Thefts In Grey Highlands, Saugeen First Nation
Grey Bruce OPP is looking for information following thefts in Grey Highlands and Saugeen First Nation. Police say on Sept. 7, officers investigated a report of a break and enter at a property on Road 140 in Grey Highlands. It was found a shed and storage container were broken into and had several items stolen sometime ...
Sep 11, 2024
Bruce-Grey-Owen-Sound MPP Rick Byers Not Running In Next Election
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers says he will not be seeking re-election. Byers made the announcement Tuesday afternoon citing a few of reasons he will not run in the next election currently set for June, 2026. "I just had my 65th birthday and so kind of did the math and said, 'if I run again I will be in my 7...
Sep 10, 2024