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City Council Approves Weekend-Long Closure of Business Streets for Road Hockey Event
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City Council Approves Weekend-Long Closure of Business Streets for Road Hockey Event

Motion passes 8-1 despite Councilor's objection over impact on downtown business owners

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Miranda Miller
Feb 27, 2024
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Owen Sound Council approved the temporary closure of several blocks in the downtown business district for an entire weekend, May 3 to 5, despite the objections of one member.

Councilor Melanie Middlebro, a downtown business owner, said the motion was the first she’d heard of the proposed street closure despite assurances …

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