Sex assault trail hangs on girl’s age and accused’s perception of it
She was a surprising choice as a witness for the defence at a sexual assault trial.
Month: May 2024
London widow sounds alarm about new long-term care law
Jane Berges doesn’t want other families in Ontario to be left without choice in their care.
Man who lives in a tent in Owen Sound trying to get back on track
Russel James Ford said he has never overdosed. But the 23-year-old Owen Sound man, who said he’s been homeless off and on for two years, said he has saved lots people by administering Naloxone. He has been living in a tent in Harrison Park for the past two months. His three young children live in […]
Episode 2208 Lesson Plans: Combatting Coal Ash
This lesson will explore the phenomenon of coal ash contamination in groundwater and the threat it poses to Lake Michigan and other areas of the Great Lakes waterways. Students will learn about the history of coal ash disposal, the discovery of coal ash in groundwater, and efforts to address the problem.
COVID-19 hitting long-term care but most residents ‘doing well’
There were 10 COVID-19 outbreaks underway in Grey-Bruce Wednesday, mainly in local nursing and retirement homes, which can be combatted with more vaccination, the Grey Bruce Health Unit said. “Vaccine offers strong personal protection from hospitalization, complications, ICU admission and death,” said Dr. Rim Zayed, who is in line to become an assistant medical officer […]
Organizers welcome crowds back at Salmon Spectacular
The 34th Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular has passed the midway point and organizers couldn’t be happier with how the event has gone so far. “The first day on Friday was a record day for us with 380 fish, the line went outside the tent and the events have seen lots of people every night,” Derby […]
Police make quick arrest after business break-in
A 27-year-old Kincardine resident is facing a slew of charges after police linked them to a theft at a local business. Shortly after 7 a.m. on Aug. 30, South Bruce OPP responded to a report of a break-in at a business on Queen Street. That afternoon, members of the Grey Bruce Community Street Crimes Unit […]
Reuse can divert coal ash from landfills, but challenges remain
The amount of coal ash in the United States is hard to fathom. There are over 700 impoundments holding more than 2 billion cubic yards of ash — enough to cover the entire state of Pennsylvania one-half inch deep.
Coal ash includes heavy metals like chromium, arsenic and selenium — linked to higher rates of cancer and other diseases — that can leach into groundwater.
Local teen raising funds for research amid personal cancer battle
Fundraising for this year’s Terry Fox Run is underway. For the family of local high school student Jorja Scott, the mission is personal. “She’s been so strong,” said Jennifer Scott of her 17-year-old daughter, who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, the same cancer as Terry Fox, in February. “I was very shocked,” Jennifer said of the […]
Booster shots to be available to 5-11 year olds
To be eligible for the booster shot, a child must be at least six months removed from their second dose of vaccine.
The first Great Lakes freighter built since 1981
A new vessel has joined the U.S. Flag Fleet and has the distinction of being the first to be built on the Great Lakes since the early 1980’s. The ship was built by the Interlake Steamship Company and designed to carry all types of cargo throughout the
