22+ hour, 21+ min ago  (189+ words) A remarkable celebration of wood will take place this October 16-18 in and around Owen Sound at Grey Roots Museum, Harmony Arts Centre, Grey Gallery, and Intersections Wood Collaborative. With a full weekend of presentations, exhibitions, demonstrations, international speakers, vendor displays,…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (209+ words) Last week, we talked about springtime maybe showing up in the garden soon, and we may even see it in rising temperatures this week. Across Grey Bruce, it's already arrived in our galleries. This month's arts roundup is a reminder…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (760+ words) Spring has arrived in Grey Bruce, and with it comes a fresh wave of exhibitions, openings, and creative energy across our regional arts community. From big institutional shows to intimate gallery experiences, this month is a reminder of how vital…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (147+ words) March may mark the official start of spring, but in the garden it often feels like a muddy, in-between season" it's more mess than bloom. In her latest column, Master Gardener Jennifer Deeks offers a practical (and reassuring) reminder that…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (1033+ words) In 1879, the 60-foot steam tug Prince Alfred arrived in Wiarton to replace the O'Koura, which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents. The…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (267+ words) Electric Eclectics Festival, Canada's premier celebration of experimental music, sound art, and avant-garde performance, proudly unveils its lineup for 2026. Electric Eclectics continues the festival's legacy as a top destination for boundary-pushing experimental music collaboration where audiences enjoy concerts, camping, DJs,…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (330+ words) March is an ugly month in the garden. Despite ushering in the official first day of spring, it is more like a no-man's land between seasons. Too warm to be winter and too cold to be pleasant. Painted in shades…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (203+ words) The Owen Sound Little Theatre (OSLT) is proud to present its upcoming production of the courtroom thriller Witness for the Prosecution. Filled with tension, intrigue, and shocking twists, this classic drama by Agatha Christie keeps audiences guessing until the very…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (189+ words) Sometimes a simple mix-up can lead somewhere far more memorable than planned. In this new letter, Owen Sound resident Lloyd Lewis sets out for what he believes will be an evening of outdoor films at the Banff Paddling Festival " only…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (507+ words) LETTER TO THE EDITOR I can sometimes be incredibly impetuous, gullible and/or generally slow to catch on. It is usually associated when alcohol has been consumed and I'm in a buoyed up state of enthusiasm. One recent night was…...