The past 48 hours have been a real test of how our community handles a drinking water advisory.
Not just the infrastructure, but the communication, the coordination, and the public trust that has to underpin all of it.
On that front, there is reason to say the system fell short.
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Editorial opinion: Sunday’s dramatic ice rescue on the bay between Balmy Beach and Cobble Beach has sparked questions about risk, responsibility, and whether costly emergency responses should ever be billed. #owensound #greybruce #onpoli
The long-awaited permanent shelter will provide 26 beds and a dedicated space for partner agencies, but renovations are still needed before the doors open.
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Owen Sound area news and submissions involving City of Owen Sound, South Grey News, Grey Bruce Health Unit, Meaford Council, Owen Sound Attack, and more
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After strikes, lockouts, and years of negotiations Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached tentative agreements for two bargaining units.
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An early-morning police check on a vehicle stuck in snow on Highway 21 led to charges against two Owen Sound residents — including an arrest on multiple outstanding warrants.
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Three men from the United Kingdom appeared in front of Justice of the Peace Kathryn Kellough in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound this morning.
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Over two years after Sharif Rahman was fatally assaulted outside his restaurant, three men have been extradited from Scotland to face charges in Owen Sound. They are in custody and due in court Dec 12.
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Owen Sound area news and submissions involving Grey County Council, City of Owen Sound, CMHA, Grey Bruce Farmers' Week, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, and more
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100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce closes 2025 with a record $38,400 donation to Bruce Grey Mentorship, supporting youth facing social and emotional challenges. #greybruce #news
Sisters of the Jungle author Keriann McGoogan appears in Owen Sound Dec 11, part of OSFN’s full December program. #owensound #news
Grey County’s 2025 Experimental Acres program supported on-farm climate trials on 265 acres, up from 114 acres in 2024. Staff recommend continued and expanded funding for 2026. #news
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Owen Sound Field Naturalists, Harmony Centre, Grey Bruce Farmers' Week, Brightshores Health System, Grey County, and more
Huron County officials are voicing concerns about a provincial plan to consolidate conservation authorities. cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/n...
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving West Grey Library, Owen Sound Transportation Company, Home and Community Support Services, Harmony Centre, and more
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A local real estate team has donated thousands of dollars worth of vital supplies to Home and Community Support Services of Grey Bruce. cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/n...
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Grey Bruce OPP, Harmony Centre, GBCAT, Owen Sound Attack, 89.3 CFOS, City of Owen Sound, Georgian Bluffs, and more #owensound #news
Fundraising show and sale returns to Harry Lumley Bayshore December 5–7, 2025, featuring over 60 vendors and supporting CMHA Grey Bruce Youth Awareness Programs through $3 admission and donations. #news #owensound
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Grey County, Owen Sound Attack, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, Ginger Press, Brightshores Health System & more #news #owensound #greycounty
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Grey Bruce Public Health, City of Owen Sound, Municipality of Meaford, Grey Bruce OPP, Owen Sound Attack & more. #news
The appointments of Lori Di Castri and Linda Strader as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board for the 2025–2026 term were confirmed at a recent meeting. #news
A 31-year-old Georgian Bluffs man has been charged after police say he fled arrest and stole a vehicle in Owen Sound. The accused was arrested after a spike belt was used and held for a bail hearing. #news
Almost all — 97% — of the 250 respondents to our latest community poll feel it’s important that the audit report used by the province to take over Grey Bruce Public Health is released.
Our FOI request is now entering adjudication.
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Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Owen Sound Council, Grey Bruce OPP, Owen Sound Police Service, Chippewas of Nawash, West Grey & more. #news
Grey Bruce OPP is warning of up to 40 cm of snow and dangerous driving conditions on Thursday, advising residents to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. #weather #news
Owen Sound is changing how it labels household garbage. A new garbage bag tag design is being introduced across the city, replacing the old strip-shaped version with a square format featuring a scannable QR code and upgraded materials. #owensound #news
Council held both mandatory public meetings on Official Plan changes on Monday, hours apart. Residents pushed for clearer language and more tools to support much-needed affordable housing. #owensound #municipal #news
Owen Sound Police are out well ahead of the provincially mandated deadline for Next-Gen 911 implementation.
We spoke with Chief Craig Ambrose to learn more about the system, why the upgrade matters, and what residents can expect of the service today, and in future.
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The Municipality of Kincardine is launching a new way for residents and business owners to speak directly with local leaders through a public meeting series called Municipal Matters.
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Local news, events and obituaries. Plus, take our community poll: How important is it to you that the Ministry of Health publicly releases its audit report on Grey Bruce Public Health — the report used to justify removing local County representatives from the Board? #owensound #greycounty #news