City Says It May Not Matter Who Put Nursing Student's Cardboard Box in a Public Trash Can

The City's prosecutor wants video of someone else moving the box as proof she didn't do it. Footage from other days isn't enough. The student is due in court Monday, facing a fine and costs.

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Committee Recommends New By-laws to Council to Protect Renters From Heat & Water Disconnection

Owen Sound's Corporate Services Committee wants a new by-law letting the city act faster when rental units lose heat, water or other essential services.

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Ottawa Frames Consent as a Goal, Not a Requirement, for New Nuclear in Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory

SON says its consent is required for the Bruce C expansion, but Natural Resources Canada points to consent as a goal, not a requirement, for new nuclear.

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Twenty Months, Six FOI Requests, Nearly $1,800: What It Has Cost to Ask the City for Public Records

Owen Sound Current filed six MFIPPA requests with the City of Owen Sound over 20 months. One was completed on time. Council was informed weeks ago and has not responded.

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Nursing Student Faces $1,000 City Fine for Garbage in a Public Bin — But Who Put It There?

A Georgian College student says she never dumped the box that got her charged under Owen Sound's bylaw. With the Mayor and City Manager declining to weigh in, her only way to fight it is a courtroom.

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Flato Faces Receivership on Eight Properties; Fate of Owen Sound's Greystone Village Development Unclear

Seven companies tied to Flato are in receivership over roughly $29 million in defaulted loans. What it means for Owen Sound's approved subdivision is unclear.

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SIU Clears OPP Officer in Fatal Shooting of Kincardine Man Near Port Elgin

The SIU cleared the officer who shot Justin Germa near Port Elgin. Hours before the fatal confrontation, Germa sought help in a mental health crisis and was discharged from a Kincardine hospital.

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One Accused of Accessory in Sharif Rahman Case Expected to Plead Guilty in June

Robert Busby Evans, one of three men charged in connection with Sharif Rahman’s death in 2023, is expected to plead guilty June 5 in Owen Sound court.

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Dominion Society Puts City of Owen Sound "On Notice" Over Ryerson Park Renaming

The Dominion Society appeared at Owen Sound council as a speaker challenged the “locational relevance” of an Anishinaabe name for former Ryerson Park.

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Tues Mar 17 – Local News + Editorial: A Springtime Stress Test for Water Systems & Public Trust

News and updates involving Harmony Centre, City of Owen Sound, Grey Bruce Public Health, Hepworth Home & School Association, Hanover Walkerton landfill, Grey County & more

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There’s Something Fishy About Sunday’s Ice Rescue Near Owen Sound

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.

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Year-Round Shelter Coming to Owen Sound as Safe 'N Sound Secures Federal Homelessness Funding

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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Tues Dec 23 – Owen Sound & Area News

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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Canada Post and mail carriers' union reach tentative agreement

After reaching agreements in principle in November, the parties have finalized the wording of the new deals.

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Owen Sound Pair Charged After Vehicle Found Stuck on Highway 21

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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Sharif Rahman Case: Evans Family Makes First Appearance in Owen Sound Court

Robert Evans Jr., charged with manslaughter, with his father and uncle as accessories, was extradited from Scotland on Dec 11 and appeared in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on Friday, Dec 12.

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Three Accused in Sharif Rahman Homicide Case Returned to Owen Sound After Extradition from Scotland

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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Thurs Dec 11 – Owen Sound & Area News

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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Bruce Grey Mentorship Receives Record $38K From Local Women’s Giving Group

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.

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Winter Wildlife, Book Launches, and Bird Counts Highlight OSFN's December Calendar

Sisters of the Jungle author Keriann McGoogan appears in Owen Sound Dec 11, part of OSFN’s full December program.

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Experimental Acres Program Expanded in 2025, Reaching 265 Acres Across Grey County

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.

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Mon Dec 8 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound

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

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Huron County pushing back on conservation changes

Huron County council will prepare comments against the province's plan to make seven regional conservation authorities

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Thurs Dec 4 – Local News, Views & Weekend Events

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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Local real estate team donates to Home and Community Support Services

The Terri Hastings Real Estate Group provided HCSS with over $18,000 worth of items

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Weds Dec 3 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound This Week

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

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Artisans Holiday Show & Sale Returns to Celebrate Local Creativity While Supporting Youth Mental Health

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.

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Mon Dec 1 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound This Week

Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Grey County, Owen Sound Attack, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, Ginger Press, Brightshores Health System & more

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Fri Nov 28 – Top News Stories & What's Happening in Owen Sound + Grey County

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

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Di Castri and Strader Return as Bruce-Grey Catholic Board Chair and Vice-Chair

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.

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