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Leadership Transition at Chippewas of Nawash as Chief Johnston Resigns for Health Reasons
Chief Ogimaa Kwe Darlene Johnston has resigned for health reasons. Head Councillor Jessica Keeshig-Martin will serve as Acting Chief during transition.
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Miranda Miller
Vigil for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2025
Members of the public are invited to a vigil on Dec. 5 in Owen Sound to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and…
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The Owen Sound Current
Grey & Bruce Counties Call Joint Meeting to Discuss Health Unit Governance
Grey and Bruce counties will meet Nov. 27 to discuss governance at Grey Bruce Public Health. The report used to justify the province’s takeover from the…
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Miranda Miller
Tues Nov 25 – Owen Sound & Grey County News
Local news updates and submissions involving Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, City of Owen Sound, Grey County Council, Grey Bruce OPP, North Bruce…
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Miranda Miller
OPP Launches Province-Wide Festive RIDE Campaign as Holiday Travel Season Begins
OPP officers are increasing roadside sobriety checks as part of the annual Festive RIDE campaign running through January 1, and have received over…
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The Owen Sound Current
Between Our Steps: Thanks-Giving
What if gratitude wasn’t a checklist, but a way of living? From ancient stories to Indigenous wisdom, Cathy Hird challenges us to hear the call to turn…
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Cathy Hird
Two Injured & One Facing Charges After E-Bike Struck by Vehicle on Highway 6-10
Two Meaford residents were sent to hospital with non life-threatening injuries after their e-bike was hit by a vehicle Sunday night on Hwy 6-10. Police…
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The Owen Sound Current
Operations Committee Wrestles with Provincial Recycling Policy, Non‑Profit Impacts and Regional Advocacy
Owen Sound’s Operations Committee weighs short-term fixes and advocacy as provincial blue box cuts hit charities and non-residential sites.
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Miranda Miller
Mon Nov 24 – Owen Sound & Area News, Opinion, Events
Local news updates and submissions involving Grey County, NeighbourWoods North, Owen Sound Council, Municipality of Meaford, Owen Sound Attack, GSCA and…
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Miranda Miller
Lacrosse Turf, Derby Camping & Tree Policy Among Key Topics at Owen Sound Community Services Committee
Owen Sound’s Community Services Committee tackled trees, turf, a commemorative forest, and Bill 60 at its Nov. 19 meeting.
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Miranda Miller
Letter: It Takes a Community
A donation of native trees sparked a fast-moving collaboration between NeighbourWoods North, Georgian Bluffs, RF King Excavating, and Brightshores…
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SIU Investigating After Man Injured During OPP Call to Owen Sound Retirement Home
Ontario’s police watchdog has launched an investigation into an Owen Sound incident involving a man injured during police interaction.
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Miranda Miller
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