Georgian Bluffs moves toward allowing hens on some residential lots

Georgian Bluffs is moving closer to allowing chickens on more properties in the municipality. During its committee of the whole meeting on Wednesday, council received a staff report on a backyard poultry zoning bylaw and authorized an amendment to the township’s zoning bylaw to permit backyard poultry on certain residential properties. But on Wednesday, councillors […]

Pedestrian dies in collision west of Owen Sound

One person has died following a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Highway 21 west of Owen Sound.  Just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Grey Bruce OPP, Grey County Paramedics and the Inter Township Fire Department responded to a report of a serious collision on Highway 21 in Georgian Bluffs.  The pedestrian was […]

Three charged after alleged assault in Chatsworth

One person suffered minor injuries and three suspects are facing numerous drugs, weapons and other charges following an alleged assault in Chatsworth on Thursday morning. Just before 9 a.m., Grey Bruce OPP received a report of an assault at a residence on John Street. Officers attended and learned that three suspects had left the address […]

Experts give insights on effective, ethical environmental reporting

Environmental reporting experts at the recent Society of Environmental Journalists conference in Philadelphia discussed how to report on climate in a more productive way. 

Allen Arthur, the engagement director at Solutions Journalism Network, emphasized the need to avoid negative sentiments while engaging in the climate crisis dialogue to promote engagement in community-based activities.

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