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Hostage situation in Exeter determined to be 'unfounded'

Huron County OPP have confirmed the incident that caused evacuations and street closures in Exeter on March 15 was a reported hostage situation that turned out to be unfounded.

New Bruce Trail Conservancy MapleCross Nature Reserve at Hope Bay. Photos by Bruce Trail ecologist Brian Popelier.

Bruce Trail Conservancy expands protected land

The Bruce Trail Conservancy has managed to protect more land along the trail on the Bruce Peninsula.

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Former president of Saugeen Ojibway Nation finance corporation charged with fraud

An investigation commenced in 2021 after a complaint regarding irregular account activities.

Ian Jean, Forestry and Land Stewardship Specialist with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) points out exit holes on an Ash Tree, indicating the invasive Emerald Ash Borer has infested this tree (Photo courtesy of ABCA)

Ash tree removal underway at Owen Sound park

The City of Owen Sound will be targeting trees infected by the Emerald Ash Borer near the Harrison Park Entrance Road.

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Avon Maitland School Board drafts new accessibility plan

People can read over a draft of the Avon Maitland District School Board's (AMDSB) new Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP).

UPDATE: Missing teen found deceased

Owen Sound police have confirmed the missing teen has been found deceased.

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One person airlifted to hospital following two-vehicle crash

A total of three people have been taken to hospital following a serious collision in the Township of Perth East.

A group of St. Patrick's Day revellers lined up outside of The Ceeps on Richmond Row, March 17, 2017. (Photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News.)

MADD Canada calls for a safe St. Patrick's Day ride

Despite it falling on a Sunday this year, St. Patrick's Day revelers are still expected to be out in full force to celebrate the "wearin' o' the green".

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