The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in finding the owners of two dogs involved in two separate incidents over the long weekend in Owen Sound.
The first incident occurred in Harrison Park on Saturday May 16 between 3:00 & 4:00 p.m. A Man was walking in Harrison Park near the seniors building and basketball courts. He came upon a woman and her young (red) boxer which is believed to be about 9 Months old, the dog was on its lead. When he petted the dog its claw caught his arm and scratched him breaking the skin.
The second incident occurred on the Rail Trail near 28th Street West just outside Owen Sound on Sunday May 17 around 11 a.m. A lady was bitten while riding her bike on the Rail Trail. A lady with a school aged child was walking with her 2 dogs, off leash. The medium sized multi-coloured dog (white, black and brown) bit the cyclist. The second dog was larger and bronze in colour but was not involved in the incident.
Staff of the Grey Bruce Health Unit need to confirm the dogs are ...
by Anne Finlay-Stewart
If you read our Facebook post last week and guessed "the city is selling the old Courthouse to Southbridge Care Homes", you would already be a winner.
Mayor Ian Boddy announced the conditional sale as an "ideal repurposing" of a heritage building that the city "had not maintained as it might have" over the years, and an opportunity to rejuvenate a "neat neighbourhood". He spoke of the well-paying health care jobs that would be created in the
long-term, and the design, engineering and construction jobs on the estimated $10 million-plus renovation and building project.
Southbridge's President, Keith McIntosh, said the plan is to create their first "community care hub" model on the site, with administrative offices in the court building, maintaining the facade and roofline, and a long-term care home with "related services" in an addition to the rear. Approval of various permits from ...
Mayor Ian Boddy announced today the appointment of the City of Owen Sound's new City Manager, Wayne Ritchie, CPA, CGA.
Ritchie is a lifelong resident of Owen Sound. He worked as the Manager of Accounting for 11 years for Georgian Bay Energy, once known as the PUC (Owen Sound Public Utilities Commission), prior to joining the city in 2001 as Director of Financial Services.
"I am pleased to have this opportunity, and I look forward to working with members of Council, citizens, and all City staff," said City Manager Wayne Ritchie.
Mayor Ian Boddy stated, "Mr. Ritchie is an excellent choice to move into the role of City Manager. He brings to this position administrative experience and knowledge in the City of Owen Sound's operations and he has already established a great relationship with staff."
The Mayor and Council look forward to working with Mr. Ritchie in his new role.
Bring a chair down to the Queen's Park Bandshell this Saturday, May 16 and settle in for a great afternoon of music and dance to celebrate World Fiddle Day. There will be performances by the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Catgut, Hoghide and the Skinner, and the Irish Dance Academy Dancers. Expect to be invited to join in workshops led by the Fiddlefern Dance players and stay for the open oldtime fiddle jam.
The celebration runs from1 until 4-ish and there is no charge to participate. Donations will be accepted for youth projects of the Georgian Bay Symphony.
Les MacKinnon January 10, 1950 to May 11, 2015
Les passed away on Monday surrounded by his cherished partner Doris Fraser and his loving family.
Forever loved by his son Brock (Kate) and daughter Amber (Damien). Much loved by his father John and predeceased by his mother Elma. Loving grandfather to Dale and Beverley. Dear brother to Keith and Alana (Scott) Hawthorn. He will be forever remembered by Sharon (Howard) MacIntosh and Deirdre and Iris Fraser and will be sadly missed by his nieces Sarah, Kailey, Jessie and Cadence, nephew Silas and countless friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Hildegard Huff and the team of nurses in Owen Sound who gave such attentive care to Les in his final days.
Les had a great impact on his community, especially with his interest in history. His contribution has been recognized in many ways, most recently by awards from the Owen Sound Emancipation Festival organization and the Grey County Historical Society award of the Heritage Certificate of Recognition for 2015. He was an active member of his local historical society and was instrumental in getting the Durham Road Black Pioneer Cemetery recognized.
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