The federal Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA) is officially active today. A new public registry is now open to track foreign lobbying efforts in Canada. Entities failing to register face administrative penalties up to $1 million. TwoTwoSix.ca #CdnPoli

Heads up, Georgian Bluffs: the 2026 Sidewalk Reconstruction Program officially begins today. Expect immediate pedestrian closures in Kilsyth along Grey Road 5 and the Sunset Strip corridor. Use alternate walking routes until the concrete cures. TwoTwoSix.ca #GeorgianBluffs #GreyBruce

The Guelph-Owen Sound Transit (GOST) service has been officially extended through August 2026. The route, which connects rural residents to the Guelph transit hub, received coordinated funding from OTIF, Grey County, and Wellington County. TwoTwoSix.ca #OwenSound #Transit #GreyBruce

Heads up for drivers in Bruce County: major culvert replacements and roadwork will begin on Bruce Road 9 starting the week of August 3. Expect detours and delays as crews work to replace infrastructure and resurface the roadway. Details at TwoTwoSix.ca. #BruceCounty #TrafficUpdate #LocalNews

Grey Bruce Public Health has officially declared Kelso Beach at Nawash Park in Owen Sound unsafe for swimming due to high bacterial levels. The splash pad remains open as it uses treated municipal water. Updates will follow next week. TwoTwoSix.ca #OwenSound #PublicHealth #GreyBruce

Hanover Police arrested a 39-year-old trespassing suspect at a local motel on July 30th. During the arrest, officers seized over 110 grams of methamphetamine (street value ~$11,000) and stolen provincial ID cards. She's now facing multiple charges

Heads up if you're heading to Owen Sound this long weekend: Kelso Beach at Nawash Park has been posted unsafe for swimming due to high bacterial levels. The splash pad remains open! Keep an umbrella handy, as Environment Canada just issued a heavy rainfall warning for the area today.

Big weekend in Bruce County! Bruce Power is hosting its 25th Anniversary FunFest at Walkerton Arena all day today, wrapping up with dual fireworks displays at dusk on Kincardine and Port Elgin beaches.

A new 25% federal tariff on imported wood cabinets & vanities took effect this week. Designed to protect domestic manufacturing, but local contractors warn material costs will rise. #LocalEconomy #GreyBruce

Great news for rural residents tired of waiting in endless Service Canada lines: the federal government has officially expanded online passport renewals to all eligible adults. Skip the in-person bottleneck and renew straight from your couch.

This weekend, Owen Sound proudly hosts the 164th annual Emancipation Festival—the longest continuously running Emancipation celebration in North America. The incredible weekend kicks off Friday night at Grey Roots and continues Saturday with the Freedom Walk to Harrison Park.

Owen Sound's historic 1921 City Hall clockworks and bronze bells have officially found a new home. City council voted to donate the massive artifacts to Grey Roots Museum, ensuring our local history is professionally preserved and displayed instead of gathering dust in municipal storage.

After a marathon meeting, City Council has officially voted to completely demolish and replace Harrison Park's historic Rainbow Bridge. The structural rot is simply too far gone to save it. Barricades go up after Thanksgiving.

The feds just dropped a multi-billion-dollar emergency stabilization fund to protect our supply-managed dairy and beef sectors from the ridiculous 50% U.S. tariffs. It’s a crucial temporary lifeline for Grey-Bruce, but farmers need a permanent diplomatic fix before the cash dries up. TwoTwoSix.ca

Finally, some good news for your daily commute: the massive, deeply frustrating deep-trench gas work on 8th Street East is entering its final stretch. Enbridge expects underground work to wrap by Friday so municipal paving can begin. Hang in there, the detours are almost over. TwoTwoSix.ca

A massive win for the community! Owen Sound's Goods Exchange Day was a huge success this weekend, keeping thousands of perfectly usable items out of the regional landfill. Thank you to everyone who participated and kept our curbsides clean. TwoTwoSix.ca #OwenSound #Sustainability #LocalNews

The hypocrisy is staggering. Corrupt President Trump is threatening Canada with 50% tariffs over natural wildfire smoke drifting south. It's a bad-faith shakedown that completely ignores how much the U.S. relies on our stability and resources every single day.

Be incredibly careful where you get your medical advice online. Hundreds of highly convincing, AI-generated "doctors" are currently flooding social media platforms to push unregulated and potentially unsafe supplements for pure profit. Details at TwoTwoSix.ca. #HealthTech #ScamAlert #GreyBruce

Tough decisions ahead for Harrison Park. An engineering report has revealed extensive rot in the iconic Rainbow Bridge, meaning the city is looking at massive repairs or a full replacement. Load restrictions are currently in effect. Read the full story at TwoTwoSix.ca. #OwenSound #HarrisonPark

The OPP, CBSA, and Homeland Security have officially seized 1.7 TONNES of illegal drugs in one of Ontario's largest single busts in history. 'Project Bay' dismantled a massive cross-border smuggling network, resulting in 21 arrests. TwoTwoSix.ca #GreyBruce #OPP

Pitching tiny homes as the ultimate 'solution' to a broken real estate market isn't innovative—it's just condescending. We want actual property ownership, not a glorified bunkhouse. 🏠📉 #HousingCrisis #Millennials #RealEstate

Millennials: “We are doing everything right, utilizing FHSAs, and just trying to buy a standard starter home to build actual equity.” The Market: “Best we can do is a 250-square-foot shed. You should be grateful.”

The Municipality of Grey Highlands has temporarily shuttered the Rocklyn Arena after an independent inspection uncovered significant mould and air quality issues. Remediation planning is underway. Details on event relocations at TwoTwoSix.ca. #GreyHighlands #LocalNews #Rocklyn

Great news for rural healthcare in the region: Bruce County has officially launched "COAST." This new mobile, multidisciplinary outreach team brings critical mental health and addiction support directly to our most remote communities. Learn more at TwoTwoSix.ca. #BruceCounty #MentalHealth

The U.S. has announced a sweeping 50% tariff on Canadian goods, and the impact will be felt right here at home. Grey-Bruce dairy farmers and local builders are bracing for a volatile end to the summer. Read the full breakdown at TwoTwoSix.ca. #GreyBruce

Looking for some local entertainment today? The acclaimed Shoreline Chorus is taking the stage to perform the swashbuckling comic operetta 'The Pirates of Penzance.' Head downtown and support our incredible local performing arts scene! TwoTwoSix.ca #OwenSound #LocalArts #RiverDistrict

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It is a massive Saturday in Owen Sound! Explore the city's hidden history with "Doors Open" at 16 heritage sites, or cruise the neighborhoods for free finds during the second Goods Exchange Day of 2026. Get all the rules and itineraries at TwoTwoSix.ca. #OwenSound #GreyBruce #Community

Owen Sound City Council has approved a $488K budget increase for the 16th Avenue East sanitary sewer replacement project following the unexpected discovery of contaminated soil. Work has officially resumed on the site. Read the full breakdown at TwoTwoSix.ca. #OwenSound #LocalGov #Infrastructure

Have your say in Owen Sound’s history! The city has released the shortlist of new name choices for the former Ryerson Park, and public voting is officially open. Review the candidates and rank your favorites today. Learn more at TwoTwoSix.ca. #OwenSound #LocalGov #Community