Rob Gowan

London

Reporter at Owen Sound Sun Times

Reporter at the Owen Sound Sun Times. Born and raised in Grey-Bruce. In newspaper biz for over 25 years.

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Articles

Public health investigates measles case reported at Flesherton school

1 day ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Rob Gowan

Advertisement 1 • Article contentA measles case at a Flesherton school has led local public health officials to take steps to prevent the disease’s spread there. Advertisement 2Article contentGrey Bruce Public Health confirmed on Friday that it received a report of an individual who had contracted measles who attended MacPhail Memorial Elementary School on May 20. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Walk to Freedom to end at Emancipation Day Festival in Owen Sound

2 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Rob Gowan

• • Article contentA civil rights advocate from Philadelphia is planning a 265-kilometre walk this summer, retracing the steps of 19th-century freedom seekers who made their way to Owen Sound. Advertisement 2Article contentAnd Ken Johnston is inviting others to join him for his Walk to Freedom, starting in Niagara Falls, NY on July 19 and finishing at the 163rd Emancipation Festival at Harrison Park on Aug. 2. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
College student from Owen Sound competes at national skills event

3 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Rob Gowan

Advertisement 1 • Article contentA college student from Owen Sound has walked away with an award from the Skills Canada National Championships held in Regina on May 29-30. Advertisement 2Article contentNoah Rittenhouse, a first-year CNC Machining student at Mohawk College has won the RBC Best of Region Award for Ontario at the national championships. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
South Bruce Peninsula may soon allow backyard hens

3 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Rob Gowan

• Article contentBackyard hens could soon be permitted on residential lots in South Bruce Peninsula. Advertisement 2Article contentAt a meeting on Tuesday, the town’s council directed staff to place a bylaw on the agenda of an upcoming meeting that would permit up to 10 chickens in any zone where a main residential dwelling is established. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Owen Sound District holding OFSAA, Trillium Cup field lacrosse finals

4 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Rob Gowan

• Article contentA bid to capture provincial bronze on home soil came up just short for the Owen Sound District Wolves girls field lacrosse club. Advertisement 2Article contentAfter falling behind 9-1 to Blessed Trinity of Grimsby early in the second half, the Wolves mounted a mad comeback but fell just short in a 10-9 heartbreaker at the Trillium Cup on Tuesday.
Owen Sound approves street closures for Pride Block Party, DRP opening

5 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Rob Gowan

Advertisement 1 • Article contentOwen Sound council has approved road closure requests for a pair of upcoming events in the River District. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Owen Sound council removes spaces from fire hall reno plans

5 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Rob Gowan

Advertisement 1 • • Article contentOwen Sound council has voted to remove an artifact display area and training space from a planned firehall renovation and expansion in order to lower the project’s cost. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
OSLT closing out season with fast-paced dark comedy, 7 Stories

5 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Rob Gowan

Advertisement 1 • Article contentIf those who come out to see the Owen Sound Little Theatre’s production of 7 Stories walk out the door agruing about it, the production will be considered a success in the mind of director Gerrard Morrison. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Owen Sound man's Lego Chi-Cheemaun making big waves

1 week ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Rob Gowan

Advertisement 1 • Article contentWhen contemplating his next big project, local Lego creator Ken Reid wanted to replicate a landmark that best symbolized Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Funerals, memorials planned for Walkerton District crash victims

1 week ago | thepost.on.ca | Rob Gowan

Advertisement 1 • • Article contentAs people across the region continue to grieve, the five victims of Friday’s three-vehicle crash near London will be memorialized at services in three Grey-Bruce communities in the coming days. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.