Georgian Bluffs is planning to get everyone in the Halloween spirit with a free movie night and trick-or-treating event later this month. cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/n...

The Ontario Securities Commission’s cease trade order against BG Wealth Group, founders Craig Dunkerley and Claudia Harvey, and affiliated companies has been extended until February 6, 2026. #investment #news #owensound

The hospital system is realigning its research efforts toward local priorities, ending its partnership with the independent Brightshores Research Institute launched in summer 2024. #news

The hospital system is realigning its research efforts toward local priorities, ending its partnership with the independent Brightshores Research Institute launched in summer 2024. #news

A 46-hectare property near Wiarton’s Mountain Lake has been donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, protecting forests, wetlands, and grassland habitat for native species. #news

Owen Sound City Council approved its Vision 2050 Strategic Plan on Oct. 6, setting out long-term goals for the next 25 years while rejecting amendments to expand how success will be measured. #owensound #municipal #news

Public Health board remains under provincial control as the Ministry of Health assessment report that prompted the takeover is withheld, with new reasons given for the refusal to release it. #onpoli #news #publichealth #owensound

Saugeen Shores Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing man, Alexander “Sandy,” last seen in downtown Port Elgin early Oct. 5. #missing #news

The Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has opened submissions for its 2025 Write @ Your Library creative writing contest, inviting students in Grades 7 to 12 from across Grey and Bruce counties to submit short stories, poems, or a front-cover design for this year’s anthology.

The federal government has walked back a controversial plan to limit the number of Remembrance Day wreaths provided to Members of Parliament, following public backlash and pointed criticism from Bruce–Grey–Owen Sound MP and veteran Alex Ruff. #canpoli #news

Two Leadership classes at Owen Sound District Secondary School (OSDSS) have stepped up in a big way this semester to support the Canadian Cancer Society.

Georgian Bluffs Council approved a $96,442 non-union pay increase—3.66% of payroll—based on Gallagher Benefit Service Group’s compensation and pay equity recommendations.

City of Owen Sound survey results obtained through FOI show consensus and impatience: residents want action on long-standing opportunities. #vision2050 #owensound

Owen Sound area news updates involving the Owen Sound Library, MP Alex Ruff, OSDSS, Sydenham Bruce Trail Club, Georgian Bluffs Council, City of Owen Sound, and more

Local news updates involving BG Wealth Group, Neyaashiinigmiing, Municipality of Georgian Bluffs, Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services… plus an update on — and a thank you from — Owen Sound Current. www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/weds-oct-1...

Bluewater District School Board reports 236 more students this fall, with Dundalk, Port Elgin, Meaford, and Thornbury seeing the sharpest growth. #bwdsb #bruce #grey #news www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/student-nu...

Ontario Securities Commission Seeks Extension of BG Wealth Group Cease Trade Order as Investigation Continues. Move would keep Craig Dunkerley and Claudia Harvey barred from raising money from investors. #bgwealth #investment #news www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/securities...

Owen Sound Police Receive Largest Share of $764,000 in Provincial Grants for Local Police Services #owensound #greybruce #news www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/owen-sound...

Students from nine BWDSB secondary schools met in Chesley to begin a new year of Youth Wellness Champions, with projects on mental health and wellness. #bwdsb #news www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/student-le...

Local news updates involving Owen Sound Police, BWDSB, Tom Thomson Art Gallery, City of Owen Sound, Grey County Council, Chapman's Ice Cream, M'Wikwedong, and more. #greybruce #news www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/tues-sept-...

Georgian College to Close Orillia & Muskoka Campuses by 2026; Owen Sound to Remain Open: Georgian College cites $23.5M savings in plan to consolidate Orillia and Muskoka campuses into Barrie. Owen Sound is unaffected by the cuts. #owensound #news www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/georgian-c...

Column: Understanding the First Home Savings Account and Its Tax Benefits. Learn how the First Home Savings Account can help first-time buyers save money and reduce taxes while building a nest egg. #column #finance www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/column-und...

Owen Sound Moves To Restrict Election Signs To Local Candidates: Election signs in Owen Sound will soon be limited to local candidates only. Council approved Sept. 22; final vote scheduled Oct. 6, 2025. #news #owensound www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/owen-sound...

Tom Thomson Art Gallery Outlines 2025–26 Fundraising Plans: Gallery outlines fall fundraising efforts at committee meeting: Nov. 1 gala, 2026 Horizons calendar, donor stewardship, and Supporters Circle membership. #owensound #news www.owensoundcurrent.com/p/tom-thomso...

Local news, including several impactful decisions that came out of Grey County Council yesterday, a Charter Rights challenge brought to Owen Sound Council, and a lot more. Plus, there’s a weekend packed with events to plan for.

Grey County will cover the shortfall in Owen Sound court security costs, with new provincial directives set to add more pressure in 2026. But plans to ask the province for more support. #greycounty #news #owensound

Grey County Council has voted down a proposed suspension of industrial development charges for 2025–26, citing concerns over infrastructure costs. A review of the by-law is expected to return. #greycounty #news

Muckpaloo Ipeelie reflects on Orange Shirt Day, the legacy of residential schools, and the importance of learning, healing, and allyship in breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma. #letters #owensound #bluemountain

Grey County may join partners in a proof-of-concept study for a unified transit system, with provincial funding covering most costs. #greycounty #transit #news

Local news incl. an update on the $370,000 shortfall in court security costs in Owen Sound; Meaford Council’s plan to replace a councilor who stepped down; the City of Owen Sound’s plan to remove 288 hazardous trees in the city; a rescue on the Saugeen River, and a lot more.

Local news updates involving City of Owen Sound, The Institute of Southern Georgian Bay, Owen Sound Attack, Public Energy Inc., Owen Sound Police, Inter Township Fire Dept, and more. #news #owensound

Op Ed: The City of Owen Sound is celebrating $214.5M in construction this year. But without affordable housing requirements and intentional community planning, residents are destined to be left behind. #opinion #planning #housing

Owen Sound Council has directed staff to bring back a report on public washroom options and costs for the River District by October 27, including rentals and self-cleaning facilities. #owensound #riverdistrict #news

Fifty residents, leaders, and experts have been working together since 2021 to tackle the housing crisis with social finance tools. A new Case Study shows what they’ve learned. #news #greybruce

Owen Sound council has endorsed Public Energy Inc.’s bid to build a hydrogen peaker plant on 20th Street East. The city is one of several locations under consideration. #news

Celebrate the launch of Diane Allengame’s debut novel Brilliant Obsession, a historical tale of Lake Huron’s Imperial Tower lighthouses. Event Nov. 2 at The Ginger Press. #artsculture #news

Looking to give back? Meet 20+ local organizations at the October 1 OSAAVA Volunteer Fair, 3–6 p.m., free to attend. #owensound #news

Hanover Police report two arrests of the same man; a neighbouring service made a third the day after the first incident. #crime #news #greybruce

Owen Sound reports $214.5M in 2025 construction so far, more than triple its 2020 peak, with major housing and retail projects underway. #news #owensound

In a letter submitted to Brightshores Health System and shared to media, a reader recounts a cancer patient’s long ER wait in Owen Sound and urges leadership to address emergency care delays. #opinion #onpoli #owensound

Local news updates involving Owen Sound Baysox, Amazon, Grey Bruce Spiritual Care Council, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, Crime Stoppers Grey Bruce, Meaford Hall, City of Owen Sound, and more. #owensound #greybruce #news

Opinion, events, and local news updates involving YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce, City of Owen Sound, Province of Ontario, Wiarton Fall Fair, Grey Roots Museum, Grey Highlands, and more. #owensound #greybruce #news

“Are we content with a downtown that feels alive only a handful of times each summer? Or do we want to build a River District that hums with life, day in and day out?” In his monthly column, Joel Pennington asks readers for input. #opinion #owensound

We continue reviewing the “Vision 2050” survey results obtained by FOI from the City of Owen Sound. Residents say the town’s strengths are underused—especially the harbourfront. Suggestions include less red tape & more support for volunteers. #news #owensound

From local advocates to global changemakers, the YMCA Peace Medal honours those building stronger communities — nominations now open. #greycounty #brucecounty #news

Grey Roots Museum has completed a $355,000 redesign of the Grey County Gallery, unveiling new exhibits on local history. #greycounty #news

Keep reading for local news updates, including a local writer on CBC’s nonfiction shortlist, an upcoming visit with Heather Hiscox, Concours d’Elegance on the national stage, an invitation to share climate action stories, and more. #owensound #news

A deadline to apply for a community grant is fast approaching in Arran-Elderslie. cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/n...

Since 1984, GSCA has helped landowners plant millions of trees across Grey Bruce. Through this program, GSCA provides expert planning and planting services, helping landowners design and establish windbreaks, riparian buffers to improve water quality, and larger tree planting projects. #news

Keep reading for local news updates, including another external investigation into the board at Grey Bruce Public Health, council meeting highlights from West Grey, an attempted carjacking in Saugeen, an upcoming book launch from Owen Sound’s former Poet Laureate, and more. #news