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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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.
MNRF update says it tranquilized bear for safety of public and bear

2 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Scott Dunn

Advertisement 1Some criticized MNRF decision to tranquilize bear so high in three • Article contentThe Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says it acted “within safety parameters” by tranquilizing a young bear which then tumbled from high in a tree in Owen Sound May 20. Advertisement 2Article contentAn MNRF update said the bear, which fell after efforts to coax it down safely failed, was held overnight for observation and released the next day.
College student from Owen Sound competes at national skills event

2 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.
Ministerial group sees expanded role for spiritual care in Grey-Bruce

2 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Scott Dunn

Advertisement 1Spiritual council work could 'go back to the roots,' Rev. Joan Silcox-Smith says • • Article contentThere’s an eleventh-hour effort to save the Grey Bruce Spiritual Care Council. Advertisement 2Article contentThe 10-member spiritual care council board at a meeting next week is planning to present its reasons to dissolve the council and will be “seeking approval” from the community to do so. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
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

3 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.
New Owen Sound Catholic high school rezoning meeting June 23

3 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Scott Dunn

Advertisement 1The board has $36.097 million in provincial funding for a 1,012-pupil school. • Article contentPlans are progressing to build a new Catholic high school at Owen Sound’s eastern edge. Advertisement 2Article contentA public meeting on June 23 at city hall will consider Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board’s zoning application for the new school to replace St. Mary’s High School, which is bursting with students. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Owen Sound approves street closures for Pride Block Party, DRP opening

4 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.
United Church celebrating its 100th with special Grey-Bruce service

4 days ago | owensoundsuntimes.com | Scott Dunn

'It started in the hockey arena in downtown Toronto," Rev. Marsha Roberts said of the origins of the United Church of Canada. • • Article contentHundreds of congregants from churches across Grey-Bruce will worship together in Owen Sound at a special Sunday service marking the centennial of the United Church of Canada. 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.