Owen Sound Sun Times

The Sun Times is a community newspaper that covers the Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound region in Ontario, Canada. Based in Owen Sound, it was formed in 1918 through the merger of two newspapers: The Times, established in 1853, and The Sun, which began publishing in 1893. The combined paper started producing daily editions in 1922.

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Downtown Owen Sound boosters accentuate the positive

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.
Owen Sound reconciliation garden helps bring people together

5 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.
Grey-Bruce Pride parade celebration shines in Owen Sound despite the rain

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.
Dog brews and creative hubs pitched during 2025 Hawks' Nest in Hanover

1 week ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Greg Cowan

Advertisement 1 • Article contentOver $40,000 was doled out to local entrepreneurs in a Dragon’s Den-inspired event at the Hanover Civic Theatre Thursday night. Advertisement 2Article contentSix adult finalists and one youth pitched their business ideas live on stage to a panel of successful business leaders at the 2025 Hawks’ Nest show. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Extradition preliminary hearing continues for men charged in Sharif Rahman's death

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.
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run arrested in Walkerton

1 week ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Greg Cowan

Advertisement 1Hanover Police issued an arrest warrant for Codie Bloom days after they discovered the burnt shell of a PT Cruiser believed to be involved in the fatal hit-and-run. • Article contentThe Hanover Police have arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run that killed 66-year-old Sheila Lamont earlier this year in Hanover. Advertisement 2Article contentPolice said they arrested Codie Bloom, 33, of no fixed address, without incident on Thursday evening.
Sauble Speedway poised to become the home of music festival and other events

1 week ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Greg Cowan

Advertisement 1The Sauble Beach Party will shift from the beach to the Sauble Speedway this year as the Labour Day Weekend event continues to grow • • Article contentSauble Speedway is getting a tune-up after more than 55 years in the racing business.
Former Markdale hospital to be decommissioned and sold

1 week ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Greg Cowan

Advertisement 1 • Article contentBrightshores Health System is preparing to decommission and sell the former Centre Grey Hospital in Markdale. Advertisement 2Article contentThe new hospital in Markdale opened on September 24, 2023. Article 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 aims to please the bees with 'No Mow May'

1 week ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Scott Dunn

Advertisement 1But pollinator experts see limited value in allowing longer grass in May • Article contentCity council voted unanimously to let people grow their lawns longer during what’s been dubbed No Mow May — even if the practice which aims to support pollinators like bees offers little direct benefit. Advertisement 2Article contentCouncil quibbled Monday about how high lawns could grow, before settling on six inches — two fewer than Coun. Jon Farmer’s motion requested.
Firefighters honoured for life-saving efforts at silo mishap near city

1 week ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Scott Dunn

Advertisement 1Three workers had been straddling the wall on top of the silo for more than an hour before the roughly 20-minute rescue began. • Article contentLife-saving actions to rescue three men stranded 120 feet in the air — straddling a narrow concrete wall of a farm silo after scaffolding within collapsed last fall — have garnered provincial recognition. Advertisement 2Article contentWhile two others fell to their deaths Oct.