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Council Keeps 4th Avenue West Largely As-Is, Rejecting the Design Its Committee Backed
Staff's report recommended the status quo but cautioned it could worsen speeding near a school — and council had already turned down its committee's…
 • Miranda Miller
Student & Staff Awards Celebrated at Final BWDSB Meeting of the School Year
Bluewater District School Board shares student and staff award recipients from provincial and national competitions after honouring recipients at the…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Council Settles 2026 Capital Spending as Five-Year Plan Waits Until July
The trail gets repair money and the tower a closer look, but the five-year plan that shapes future tax bills doesn't get decided until July.
 • Miranda Miller
Letter: Why Isn't Safe, Accessible Play Funded Within the Education System?
A co-chair of the Alexandra Community School Playground Committee aims to raise awareness and challenge the status quo that expects school communities…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Weds June 24: Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce News, Views & Events
News and updates involving Saugeen First Nation, Owen Sound Council, United Housing for All, Bruce County Council, OSDSS, North Stars, Town of Hanover…
 • Miranda Miller
OSDSS Students and YMCA Partner to Help Newcomers Settle in Owen Sound
Grade 11 and 12 students at OSDSS made 33 newcomer welcome kits, an online resource map, and orientation videos in partnership with the YMCA's immigrant…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Artisans & Tastes Market Returns This Friday In Southampton
The Artisans & Tastes Market runs Fridays from 9 to 2 beside the Southampton Coliseum through the end of August.
 • The Owen Sound Current
Our Town: Owen Sound Is Aging Faster Than Ontario or Canada
Manufacturing jobs fell from 2,500 to 790 since 1981 as the health care sector grew. Owen Sound now holds more long-term care beds per capita than…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Owen Sound Man Avoids Prison in 2025 Hit-and-Run After Guilty Plea to Dangerous Driving
Christopher Little pleaded guilty to dangerous driving in a 2025 Owen Sound hit-and-run and will serve 18 months in the community. All other charges…
 • The Owen Sound Current
Art of Caring Gala Returns to Cobble Beach Oct. 24 in Support of Three Local Youth Agencies
Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Art of Caring Youth Charity Gala, a joint fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters, BGCFS, and Keystone, with Elizabeth…
 • The Owen Sound Current
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 • The Owen Sound Current
Tues June 23: What's Happening in Owen Sound & Around Grey-Bruce
News and updates involving Hanover Fire, CFUW Owen Sound, Elder Law Project, BWDSB, Owen Sound Council, Kincardine Scottish Festival, Owen Sound Attack…
 • Miranda Miller
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