Donations are being accepted to United Way Bruce Grey Backpack program
The United Way Bruce Grey’s back to school backpack program has distributed over 30,000 back packs since it began 17 years ago.
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Jim Harrold championed open government, was mentor to many
Jim Harrold is being remembered for his positivity and many accomplishments — as a Flesherton-area politician, hospital and college executive and strategic consultant — and most importantly to him, as a dedicated family man and mentor. He died July 27 in Chapman House hospice in Owen Sound, at 72 years, from a fast-moving cancer which […]
Bill Twaddle remembered for his integrity, hard work, dedication
Former Sun Times editor and city councillor, Bill Twaddle, died of colon cancer Monday in Owen Sound hospital. He was 74. No funeral arrangements are set at this time. Mr. Twaddle worked at The Sun Times for more than 25 years, first as a reporter in 1968. In 1969 he moved to the Windsor Star […]
Owen Sound co-workers glad to help others through organ donor story
A liver donation from one Owen Sound Police Service employee to another has ended up impacting so many others, something both the donor and recipient say was unexpected, but one of the biggest rewards to come from the experience. Cory Fernando, who donated a portion of her liver to friend and co-worker Jason Helm earlier […]
Police identify youth responsible for mischief at Victoria Park
The Owen Sound police have identified five youth following public complaints about spray painting and damage to the barn at Victoria Park. The three girls and two boys have been diverted to the YMCA Youth Diversion Program, an alternative to the court system, city police said in a news release issued on Wednesday. “Police can […]
Owen Sound Sexual Health Clinic running again
The Grey Bruce Health Unit has reopened the Owen Sound Sexual Health Clinic after it was forced to close early in the COVID-19 pandemic due to staff redeployment. The clinic had a soft opening in the middle of last month, with the first full-day clinic on July 20. They will now run Wednesdays from 9 […]
Former Owen Sound City Manager passes away
Flags will be lowered to half mast Wednesday in memory of a long time City of Owen Sound leader.
Owen Sound Emancipation Festival celebrates 160 years
Hundreds turned out to Harrison Park and Grey Roots for North America’s longest-running Emancipation Day Festival over the weekend. The 160th Owen Sound Emancipation Festival ran from Friday to Sunday, serving as a celebration and a time to reflect for the descendants of those who escaped slavery and found freedom and peace in Canada. Festival […]
Owen Sound seeks input in Waste Management Strategy
Owen Sound is looking for public input as it develops a Waste Management Strategy.
Owen Sound Police respond to multiple collisions
Owen Sound Police were kept busy on Friday night responding to 4 separate motor vehicle collisions.
Owen Sound Sexual Health Clinic reopens
The Grey Bruce Health Unit has announced that the Owen Sound Sexual Health Clinic has reopened.
Inflation, supply-chain issues increase costs for backpack program
Inflation and supply chain issues have resulted in the United Way Bruce Grey shelling out nearly double what they would have in previous years to implement its backpack program in 2022. According to Executive Director Francesca Dobbyn, the average cost to put together a backpack filled with school supplies for students jumped to $40 this […]
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