Bruce Trail Conservancy purchases Talisman Mountain Resort lands

The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) is excited to announce the purchase of the former Talisman Mountain Resort lands in the Beaver Valley. This landmark...

Question to our readers

A reader sent us a photo and asked if anyone  "... knows what this animal is that was caught on our home camera?" He thinks...

Another lurking amalgamation will remove local decision making

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has reviewed and submitted comments to the Province of Ontario’s Environmental Registry of Ontario proposal that would consolidate the...

Chesley getting ready to celebrate

A new mural is coming to Chesley, and it won’t just be inspired by the community—it will be created by the community! In celebration of...

Backpacks donated to Local Skilled Trades Students

Grey Bruce OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program), in partnership with Bruce Power, is honouring students from Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) and Bruce-Grey Catholic...

Lands protected by SVCA protect wildlife

A pair of adult coyotes (male and female) looking for food. The pair was a little wary so didn’t stay too long. The male was...

OSFN Newsletter: December 2025 – Sisters of the Jungle

'Sisters of the Jungle' is the title for the Owen Sound Field Naturalists' (OSFN) presentation at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday December 11th, at the...

Adios Amigos … until Spring

The end of a season and time for Hi-Berry migrant workers to return home to Mexico.  For more than six months they have toiled...

Independent poll shows strong community support for potential Bruce Power expansion

Independent polling shows that support for Bruce Power’s future plan to explore potential expansion of the Bruce site is very strong with 80 per...

OSFN Newsletter: January, 2025 – annual regional bird count

A native of the Owen Sound area, and a keen naturalist since his very early years, Erik recently completed his bachelor’s degree programme in...