December 24 News Stories

Pig Barn Destroyed
Fire officials and police continue to investigate a barn fire near Shakespeare. Perth County OPP say crews were called to a farm on highway 8, between Shakespeare and New Hamburg, around 5 o’clock this morning. The barn, containing 800 pigs, was fully engulfed in flames. The ten year old barn, and the pigs, were completely destroyed. No word on a cause of the blaze.

Bruce County Tourism
It’s was a good news, bad news tourism season for Bruce County this past summer. Tourism Manager Chris Hughes says it was a record breaking year for attractions that are not weather dependent, like the county museum, trails and amusement parks, all had record breaking attendance. But beach related tourism businesses, had a 10 to 15 per cent drop, because of the wet, cool weather. Hughes says visitors in the Western GTA, or active boomers, are a target group for the county. He says they are looking for activities and attractions that will extend the tourism season, to include more than just the summer months.

Saugeen Torch Route
Here’s the route for the torch run for Port Elgin and Southampton. It will start on Hwy 21 at the CAW road at 5:01pm. A total of 11 runners will carry the torch to Tomlinson Drive, ending at 5:34. The torch will then travel to Southampton, with the relay starting on Albert St at Spence St at 5:39 pm. 3 runners will carry the torch to Clarendon St, with a brief stop at the Art Gallery. It will leave Southampton at 5:48 pm. ….this story by Sandy Lindsay….www.saugeentimes.com

Torch BearerBrian Williams, renowned sports announcer for CTV, will be running with the Olympic Torch in Port Elgin on Monday. He’ll be running from the CAW Road to the Walmart ,with his grandsons, Michael and Jacob Condy, both local students. Their father, Williams' son-in-law, George Condy, is a teacher at Saugeen District Secondary School (SDSS)…this story by Sandy Lindsay….www.saugeentimes.com

Cottage Break Ins
Two cottages were reported burglarized on the Cape Chin North Shore Rd. on Tuesday. Entry was gained by forcing the cottage’s doors. A pellet gun from one and a fishing tackle box from the other were the only items noticed missing at the time of the discovery. Bruce Peninsula OPP continues to ask the public to report any suspicious activity they see to police….this story by Sandy Lindsay…www.saugeentimes.com

Blue Mountain Crash
Grey County OPP continue to investigate a fatal crash in the Blue Mountains. Police say it happened on Grey Road 2, Tuesday night. A southbound vehicle entered the northbound lane, but as both drivers tried to avoid a collision, they hit head on. The victim was pronounced dead at Meaford Hospital. Police have not released any names. Driving conditions were poor at the time of the collision.