Dec 2 - Local News + What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound

Plus: The Saugeen Preservation Society says it's time for the Municipality of West Grey to pause aggregate licensing

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Community

Owen Sounders enjoyed a weekend of fine crafts, art and food at the Artisans Holiday Show & Sale this weekend at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Pictured: Organizer Shawna Harvey of Big Mama’s Kitchen Creations with a special visitor from the far north.

Hundreds visited The Ginger Press Bookshop & Cafe on Sunday to meet their favourite local authors and celebrate Owen Sound’s literary accomplishments. Pictured: Local author and historian Richard Thomas with Rebecca Diem, Owen Sound Poet Laureate.

‘Tis the season! Every autumn, I somehow fool myself into thinking it’s a time to settle in and slow down—a cozy contrast to the chaos of summer. Yet here I am again, racing from place to place, swept up in the excitement of the season.

Since I began compiling our events listings last fall, I’ve been continually amazed by the abundance of activities, celebrations, and gatherings in and around Owen Sound. At a time when the news can feel so heavy, these events serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of staying connected, seeking opportunities to engage, and finding moments that bring us together.

In that spirit, here are a few highlights from our listings you might want to get out and enjoy:

Experience the Magic of the Christkindl Market at Glencolton Farms

Beloved Holiday Concert Returns to Harmony Centre December 7

Paisley Concert Choir's Winter 2024 Concert Events: Silent Nights & Joyful Lights

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Opinion

Public Notices

• The City of Owen Sound is accepting applications for committee members on the River District Board until Thursday, December 12.

• Have Your Say at the 2025 Budget Open House on Dec 3 - Township of Georgian Bluffs

Full subscribers - keep reading for our original reporting + curated local news updates, including these and more:

• A vehicle rollover in Owen Sound highlights the importance of winter driving safety.

• The OPP investigates a theft and lays charges in an intimate partner violence case.

• Key takeaways from Grey County Council’s latest meeting.

• Local students team up with the Optimist Club on a special project.

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