April 4: Local News & Weekend Events

Plus: A letter to the editor, public notices, and top stories from this week

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London Knights and fans celebrate the final goal in their 8-4 victory over the Owen Sound Attack on Thursday night, which knocked the bears out of the OHL quarterfinals.

Happy Friday, readers! Here’s a look back at our top stories from this week, in case you missed out and want to do some weekend reading:

Why is Community Transportation Stalled Out in Owen Sound? Another Look at Taxi & Rideshare Issues

Four Youth Arrested in West-Side Convenience Store Swarming Theft

Chi-Cheemaun’s Spring Repositioning Cruise Returns May 1 to Launch 2025 Sailing Season

Please note that Owen Sound Transportation Company reached out yesterday to let us know the Chi Cheemaun Spring Repositioning Cruise is now SOLD OUT. That was quick!

Opinion

Next, we have a letter to the editor written in response to our recent news story about Adult Protective Services being discontinued:

Public Notices

• Youth Climate Action Fund Deadline Extended to April 7 - Grey County

• Owen Sound Leaf and Yard Waste Site Set to Open Monday, April 14 - City of Owen Sound

Local News

Keep reading for community events, our original reporting, and curated local news updates. Today, we have a sneak peek at two great local performances coming up, local reactions to U.S. tariff plans, a look ahead at the first Drug Trafficking Town Halls, and a lot more.

~ Miranda Miller, Editor

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