April 15 - Local News, Views & Events

Plus: A community poll and voter information as we head into the federal election home stretch.

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Owen Sound Harbour on a sunny April day. Photo credit: Dan Ostler

Advance voting is now open in the Bruce–Grey–Owen Sound riding, and voters have several options to cast their ballot ahead of Election Day on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Here’s how you can vote:

✅ Vote in person now. You can vote at any Elections Canada office across the country up until Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. (local time). 👉 Find the office closest to you.

📮 Vote by mail. Apply to vote by mail before Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. (ET). 👉 Request your vote-by-mail kit here.

🗳️ Vote at advance polls. Advance polling is available on:

• Friday, April 18

• Saturday, April 19

• Sunday, April 20

• Monday, April 21

Your advance polling location is listed on your voter information card, or you can
👉 Look it up online here.

📆 Vote on election day. If you plan to vote on Monday, April 28, check your voter card for the polling place or 👉 Find it online here.

As the campaign enters its final stretch, we want to hear from you: What issue is most important to you in this federal election? Take our community poll below. As always, we welcome letters to the editor if you’d like to share more. Submit to owensoundcurrenteditor@gmail.com.

For full details on registration, voter ID, and more, visit Elections Canada or contact your local office.

Opinion

Public Notices

• The Bluewater District School Board meets at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, at the board office in Chesley. You can view their agenda here.

• Temporary Closure of Walking Trail at 5th Avenue and 17th Street East - City of Owen Sound

• Grey County CP Rail Trail temporarily closed due to recent weather-related damage - Grey County

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