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Bruce County burn ban extended to include camp fires

Bruce County Fire Chiefs have declared a total fire ban on all open-air burning, including campfires. This ban is in effect as of June 8, 2023, and will remain in effect until such time that it has been declared safe, a media release said. The Fire Danger Rating in Bruce County is extreme. The fire […]

Fate of deteriorating Lucknow dam causing stir in community

The possible removal of a local dam has quickly become a contentious issue. “I think there was some misinformation about this because people thought the dam is going to go and that it has already been decided,” said Morten Jakobsen of the Dickie’s Creek dam, located on his Campbell Street property, in an interview on […]

Billy Bishop to host Heritage Fest June 17

The Billy Bishop Museum in Owen Sound invites the public to a free open house on Saturday, June 17, from noon to 4 p.m. in celebration of the Billy Bishop Heritage Fest. The free open house includes opportunities to view exhibits such as “Ground Truth: Stories of Canada’s War in Afghanistan”. Kids can fly into […]

Tom Thomson Art Gallery to host pollinator symposium

There’s a buzz in the city as a consortium of Scenic City cultural hubs is getting set to spread the news about pollinators. On Saturday, June 10, the Tom Thomson Art Gallery will host a free Pollinator Symposium organized by the OPEN Team (Owen Sound North Grey Union Public Library, Billy Bishop Museum, Waterfront Heritage […]

Big turnout for lawn bowling in Lucknow

June 7 was a banner night for the Lucknow Lawn Bowling Club when 30 people took to the greens.  Many were newcomers checking out the sport. The bowling club’s facilities have taken on a refurbished look over the last few weeks thanks to a grant from the Community Well-Being Program, funded by the Nuclear Waste […]

Enrolment growth, new builds highlighted in BWDSB budget report

Enrolment growth, new school builds and a focus on student wellbeing and mental health are key pillars in a draft budget presented at the Bluewater District School Board’s business committee meeting on June 6 that includes a nearly $11-million operating revenue increase. Rob Cummings, BWDSB superintendent of business services and treasurer, presented the 2023-24 budget […]

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