Dec 11 - Budget Talks, Local News & Points of View

Plus: Owen Sound Mayor promises $950,000 in savings to be revealed this week

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Public Notice

OPP Seeking Public’s Help to Locate Missing Meaford Man

Community Poll: Police Services

Thank you to all who participated in our Emergency Services poll yesterday. It’s still open if you haven’t gotten a chance to respond.

We received several requests to split this out between Police and Fire, so here’s a new Police-specific poll (we’ll include the Emergency Services poll plus these breakouts in our report):

2024 Year in Review

We’re sharing some of the most interesting, engaging columns from 2024. Enjoy Jen Shaw’s ode to our fall fair traditions.

Fall Fairs Bring Back Memories & Chance to Make New Ones

Local News

Keep reading for our original reporting + curated local news updates, plus upcoming event listings. Today, you’ll find a high-level look at how Owen Sound’s budget has grown over five years, updates on a break-in at a Georgian Bluffs property, a nearly-million dollar promise from the Mayor, a tribute to Owen Sound business person and community leader, Fay Harshman, and more.

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~ Miranda, Editor