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Fri Aug 15 – Top Stories & What's Happening This Weekend
Plus: News updates on Grey Bruce Public Health, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, Southampton Arts Centre, and more
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Miranda Miller
Province Seizes Control of Grey Bruce Public Health Board as Key Questions Remain Unanswered
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has assumed the powers of the Grey Bruce Public Health Board following an assessment that raised governance…
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Miranda Miller
Letter: City's Downtown Meeting Was Engagement Theatre That Avoided Hard Questions, Missed Real Solutions
A July 28 closed-door meeting on downtown safety failed to address urgent issues like open drug use and enforcement, writes Owen Sound resident Sasha…
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Donors Give $20,000 to Boost Southampton Arts Endowment Fund
Two donors have contributed a combined $20,000 to a new Community Foundation Grey Bruce fund supporting Southampton Arts, ensuring long-term benefits…
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Miranda Miller
Thurs Aug 14 – Local News & Weekend Events
Plus: What's happening in Owen Sound, Meaford, Neyaashiinigmiing, Saugeen Shores, and more
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Miranda Miller
Palmerston Man Charged with Impaired Driving After Incident in Southampton
Saugeen Shores Police have charged a 33-year-old Palmerston man with impaired driving, dangerous operation, and resisting arrest after an incident near…
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Swim Advisory Issued for Southampton Beach Due to High Bacterial Levels
Grey Bruce Public Health has posted a swim advisory for Southampton Beach after testing found bacterial levels above provincial safety standards…
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Miranda Miller
Letter: Working Together for Safety, Belonging, and Inclusion in Owen Sound
Owen Sound Councillor Carol Merton calls for practical, collaborative steps to create a safer, more inclusive, and vibrant downtown, emphasizing trust…
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Fire Risk in Meaford Raised to Extreme Amid Ongoing Dry Conditions
The Municipality of Meaford has elevated its fire risk level from high to extreme. All open-air burning is banned except campfires for cooking, as…
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Miranda Miller
Mississauga Man Facing Numerous Charges After Grey Highlands Police Chase & Crash
Grey Bruce OPP laid multiple charges against the driver of a Dodge Ram after he fled police and crashed west of Durham.
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Weds Aug 13 – Local News + Editorial: Public Health Power Shift Demands Answers
Plus: News from Grey Bruce OPP, City of Owen Sound, Intertownship Fire Department, Owen Sound Attack, and more
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Camping and Boating Permits Now Available for 2025 Salmon Spectacular
Camping and boating permits for the 2025 Salmon Spectacular are now available, with new harbourfront rules in effect. Book online to secure your spot.
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