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Grey Sauble Conservation Authority office reopens, merger plan is next
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (990+ words) There may be efficiencies gained by consolidation, but they won't outweigh anticipated costs amalgamation will produce. -- Grey Sauble Conservation Authority CAO Tim Lanthier Grey Sauble Conservation Authority staff have moved back into renovated offices near Inglis Falls, just as a…...
Grey-Bruce Pride Parade, Block Party Saturday in Owen Sound
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (402+ words) 'For many people in rural areas, Pride may be one of the few opportunities each year to meet other 2 S-LGBTQQIAP+ people face-to-face, and this space is designed to help ensure nobody has to celebrate alone.' -- parade organizers The eighth annual…...
Oak wilt not the cause of historic oak tree's decline, removal work paused
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (481+ words) A 150-year-old oak tree in Shallow Lake has a new lease on life, for now. The Township of Georgian Bluffs said the original diagnosis of oak wilt by a certified arborist was ruled out by an inspector from the Canadian…...
Owen Sound girls' field lacrosse teams continue to impress
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (606+ words) JEWL NORTH STARS WIN BRONZE The Owen Sound Legacy Ridge Golf Club North Stars JEWL women's lacrosse team capped off a strong weekend with a convincing 15-6 win over the Halton Hills Bulldogs on Sunday in Burlington, securing the bronze medal…...
Sr. B North Stars fall to undefeated Brooklin Merchants
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (168+ words) The Brooklin Merchants rolled over Owen Sound as they continue their undefeated regular-season run. Brooklin (6-0) beat the North Stars by a score of 9-3 at the Bayshore. With the loss, Owen Sound's record is now 4-2, halfway through the 12-game Ontario Series…...
Kincardine Cubs win inaugural Bailey Durocher Memorial Tournament
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (311+ words) The Kincardine Cubs captured top spot at the inaugural Bailey Durocher Memorial Baseball Tournament in Owen Sound over the weekend. The four-team tournament hosted by the Owen Sound Baysox began Friday evening and was organized to honour Bailey Durocher, who…...
Regional unemployment spikes in May, still the lowest in Ontario
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (330+ words) The unemployment rate in the economic region that includes Grey-Bruce rose to 5. 9 per cent in May. The 0. 7 per cent increase in May was the largest percentage increase among all economic regions in the province. Yet the region continues to hold…...
Three plead guilty to charges laid after death of Owen Sound restaurant owner Sharif Rahman
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (494+ words) Sentencing of two men expected later today, third scheduled for July Three men pleaded guilty this morning to charges laid in connection with the death of Owen Sound restaurant owner Sharif Rahman in August, 2023. Robert Evans Jr. , 25, who is also…...
Major North Stars fall to 0-4 with loss in Brampton
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (244+ words) The Owen Sound North Stars fell to 0-4 in the Major Series Lacrosse league with a loss in Brampton Thursday night. In a meeting of two winless teams, the Excelsiors (1-3) came out on top with a 9-7 win inside Brampton Memorial Arena....
Ontario Pumped Storage plan requires full federal impact assessment
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (890+ words) This project's 1, 000 MW output would supply one million homes for up to 11 hours. TC Energy has been advancing the project since 2019. But critics favour alternatives to pumping water back and forth in Georgian Bay. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada…...