Scott Dunn

5 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Scott Dunn

Advertisement 1'I am just so proud of this community for every component of today,' downtown bookstore owner Maryann Thomas said.  •  Article contentSeveral events celebrated the best Owen Sound has to offer Saturday, at a time when downtown faces ongoing challenges. Advertisement 2Article contentOwen Sound has re-branded downtown as the River District and invested money to rehabilitate 1st Avenue East and the farmers’ market areas. The aim has been to reinforce downtown is a nice place to be.

6 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Scott Dunn

Advertisement 1'With open and friendly dialogue, we can move forward together in a good way with one heart.' -- Gichi-Name Wiikwedong Reconciliation Garden story panel  •  Article contentHours after an Indigenous sunrise ceremony heralded the summer solstice on National Indigenous Peoples Day Saturday, the Gichi-Name Wiikwedong Reconciliation Garden was quiet. Advertisement 2Article contentThe sacred fire was out and the small gathering of people who assembled at 5:30 a.m. had dispersed.

6 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Scott Dunn

Advertisement 1'It’s just joyful to see everybody together and see people can actually celebrate, just celebrate life.' -- Larry White  •  Article contentGrey-Bruce Pride didn’t let the rain falling on its parade stop the celebration. Advertisement 2Article contentThe skies opened and the rain fell long and hard. Some carried umbrellas but many just went with it and seemed no less ready to have fun. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.

6 days ago | kincardinenews.com | Scott Dunn

Advertisement 1Brightshores Wellness & Recovery Centre marks its first anniversary  •   •  Article contentA year after the Wellness & Recovery Centre in Owen Sound opened, the beds were full and fewer people who had overdosed or had other substance problems had visited Grey-Bruce hospital emergency rooms.

1 week ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Scott Dunn

Advertisement 1Suspects face manslaughter and accessory after the fact charges  •   •  Article contentThree men in Scotland facing charges related to the death of Owen Sound restaurateur Sharif Rahman will return to court July 31. Advertisement 2Article contentThe trio attended a continuing preliminary hearing Thursday. Their extradition hearing is set for Aug. 14, a Scottish Courts spokesman confirmed. Authorities are trying to persuade a judge to transfer them to Canada to face their charges.