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Thurs Jan 15 – Local News & Weekend Events
Owen Sound area news and submissions involving City of Owen Sound, Tom Thomson Art Gallery, South Bruce Peninsula, North Bruce Peninsula, Municipality…
 • Miranda Miller
TTAG Advisory Committee Weighs In As Council Considers Restructuring or Combining Committees
Gallery advisors and the Police Board have shared feedback and raised concerns about oversight, continuity, and public participation as Owen Sound…
 • Miranda Miller
Making Over Owen Sound's Harbour as a Vibrant Space Where Community Comes Together
Urban designer Christy Hempel continues her series about building strong towns with inspiring examples of vibrant harbour spaces and a Lego model of…
 • Christy Hempel
Grey Bruce OPP Unveils Plans for 2026 Polar Plunge in Support of Special Olympics Ontario
Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Inter Township Fire Department and the Township of Georgian Bluffs will partner on the upcoming 2026 Polar…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Council Approves Transit Schedule Change & New Traffic Safety Measures, Hears Pedestrian Signal Concerns
Owen Sound Council approves transit schedule trial and traffic by-law changes; staff respond to concerns about outdated pedestrian signals and limited…
 • Miranda Miller
Weds Jan 14 – Grey-Bruce News, Views & Upcoming Events
Owen Sound area news and submissions about Owen Sound's 'Strong Mayor' Budget, coyote sightings in the city, a tragic end to a missing person case in…
 • Miranda Miller
366 Properties Still Without New Water Meters as City Moves to Recover Costs
Council approves new fees for households refusing water meter upgrades; 366 properties remain unconverted as of late 2025.
 • Miranda Miller
What’s in a Name? Ryerson Park Set to Be Renamed Based on Location, Not Legacy
Owen Sound Council votes to rename Ryerson Park, clarifying the change is not a judgment on Egerton Ryerson’s legacy but a reflection of historical…
 • Miranda Miller
Supporting Pollinators, All Year Round - NeighbourWoods North
Native plants play a key role in sustaining life through winter. A local gardener shares how pollinator gardens quietly support biodiversity year-round.
 • The Owen Sound Current
City Clarifies Coyote Response Policy After Resident Says Pet Killed Near Harrison Park
The City of Owen Sound reminds residents that Animal Services won’t respond to coyote sightings, advising community members to take precautions and…
 • Miranda Miller
Police Reports: Bank Fraud in Owen Sound, Stolen Vehicle Pursuit & Multiple Other Charges Across Grey-Bruce
Multiple arrests in Owen Sound, Kincardine, Meaford, and Hanover this week as police lay charges for fraud, drugs, impaired driving, and more.
 • The Owen Sound Current
DNA Confirms Remains Belong To Man Missing Since 2024 Fishing Tragedy in Southampton
DNA testing confirms the identity of a man missing since 2024 after a fishing trip ended in tragedy at Denny's Dam on the Saugeen River.
 • Miranda Miller
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