Hiring people or making products: what each road past the freelance ceiling really costs, and how to start scaling your income on your own terms.

The real risk of working from another country isn't getting caught. It's what you already promised, to whom, and what happens to your device three feet inside no man's land.

A Georgian College student says she never dumped the box that got her charged under Owen Sound's bylaw. With the Mayor and City Manager declining to weigh in, her only way to fight it is a courtroom.

Seven companies tied to Flato are in receivership over roughly $29 million in defaulted loans. What it means for Owen Sound's approved subdivision is unclear.

The SIU cleared the officer who shot Justin Germa near Port Elgin. Hours before the fatal confrontation, Germa sought help in a mental health crisis and was discharged from a Kincardine hospital.

News and updates involving Owen Sound Fire & Emergency Service, City of Owen Sound, Grey Roots Museum & Archives, Hanover Police, Saugeen First Nation, Bruce County Playhouse, and more

The City covered $1.55 million in back pay from money set aside since 2019, and will fund the higher ongoing wage and benefit costs for fire hall through taxation.

A new OPP documentary on Lois Hanna's 1988 disappearance from Kincardine reveals a 3 a.m. vehicle sighting and suspicious activity at the harbour that night. Watch the full video here.

The story is no longer which AI is smartest; it's who owns the layer between the model and your work. What changed this week, and the pricing audit you should do before your next quote.

Some people seem to have great things fall into their lap. What if the people we call lucky aren’t magically blessed… just more open, observant, and willing to act when opportunity appears?

Phantom flights, $25 goat stew, and the curious case of the disappearing cancellation emails — all set to Merengue Christmas tunes on loop. Thanks, WestJet.

Travel isn’t what it was in our 20s, and that’s a mixed bag. Inside: traveling smarter even as our bodies begin to protest, plus new tools, fresh research, and gatherings for midlife nomads.

What makes a coliving space truly work? Katia Dimova shares the mindset, systems, and community-first focus that have driven Chateau Coliving’s lasting success.

As Ontario overhauls its conservation system, questions emerge about what’s lost in the name of “efficiency,” and what it means for Grey Sauble’s future.

Traveling solo sounds romantic… until you’re crawling to the door for soup and hugging the toilet bowl at 3am, wondering if the local cats will make you a meal before an actual human finds you.

Chef Roger Mooking and Olympian Donovan Bailey are leading a relief drive for communities in western Jamaica. Grey County residents can donate at Rocklands Market in Berkeley on November 16.

Skip the all-inclusive this winter. Discover cozy coliving retreats built for remote work, creativity, and connection — from French castles to island studios.

As we celebrate our second anniversary, Owen Sound Current's publisher and editor reflect on our growth and thank the community for proving that local news still matters.

Owen Sound author Miranda L. Miller’s new book, published by The Ginger Press, explores Flowerpot Island’s deep natural and cultural roots, urging visitors to travel with care and purpose.

Jim Hutton questions Owen Sound Council's decision to invest $75,000 in public washrooms that will not be open 24/7 and shares a solution municipalities across Canada are implementing.

Local news updates involving Grey County, Meaford Council, North Bruce Peninsula, musician Kaleb Hikele, CBC anchor Heather Hiscox, OSHaRE, and more

After more than 40 years on air, CBC’s Heather Hiscox returns to her roots, sharing reflections on community, curiosity, and what she hopes comes next for her — and for local media in Canada.

In an exclusive interview, CBC anchor Heather Hiscox shares memories of her early days at CFOS in Owen Sound and reflects on the importance of community storytelling.

Three men charged in connection with the killing of a beloved Owen Sound, Ont., restaurateur have agreed to be extradited from Scotland to stand trial in Canada.

In Owen Sound, the principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability are being tested as the Mayor refuses to answer questions about conduct, transparency, and public engagement.

Nearly 700 residents shared detailed visions for a prosperous and vibrant Owen Sound — one that takes care of its people, uses its strengths wisely, and connects every neighbourhood.

Owen Sound plans its first communications strategy, led by a growing City Manager’s office that says it aims to build trust and improve communication by having people come 'directly to the source.'

Yes, you CAN work across time zones without 3 a.m. calls or missed deadlines. Check out these smart tools, firm boundaries, and practical tips for midlife nomads going asynchronous.

The City of Owen Sound is celebrating $214.5M in construction this year. But without affordable housing requirements and intentional community planning, residents are destined to be left behind.

Navigating group travel, solo time, and everything in between — plus, explore smart pieces on burnout, building freedom through expertise, and new visa rules that could shape your next chapter abroad.

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) vehemently opposes the recent changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that would severely limit Canadian journalists’ ability to live...

Thinking of self-publishing? Avoid these common mistakes and learn how to make your book a profitable, lasting income stream for your location-independent business.

If GenAI is your content strategy, you don’t actually have one. I said what I said. We’ve all seen what happens when GenAI is put in charge of content. The web is flooded with thin blog posts and sha...

This week in Midlife Nomads: Location independence isn't always a rose garden. We're talking about the slippery slope of inactivity and isolation, and enjoying recommended reads from the nomad sphere.

Nicholas Saunders, chair of the beleaguered Grey Bruce Public Health board, requests the province retract a statement that he unilaterally attempted to remove municipal representatives from the board.

Local news updates from Owen Sound Police; Municipalities of Meaford, Northern Bruce Peninsula, and Arran-Elderslie; Owen Sound Transportation Company; Salmon Spectacular; Owen Sound Attack and more

Behind the scenes of Loathe Thy Neighbor: Brennan Clost discusses filming in Bruce County, working with Lauren Holly, and the local connections that helped make it possible.