Dec 23 - Local News: The Almost-Christmas Edition

Plus: Local news headlines, upcoming events, and our year-in-review columnist features

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The holidays are a time for reflection, celebration, and finding moments of joy in the ways that matter most to you. Whether you're connecting with friends and family or simply taking a well-deserved break, we wish you peace and happiness this holiday season.

For our full subscribers planning on enjoying a quiet day to yourselves on the 25th: look for our special gift edition in your inbox on Christmas morning! It’ll be filled with joyful stories from 2024 for you to enjoy with your coffee or egg nog ☕

The Owen Sound Current’s holiday publishing schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, December 24 - Daily news brief

Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas Day, no daily news - 🎁 Gift Edition for Full Subscribers 🎁

Thursday, December 26 - Boxing Day, no daily news

Friday, December 27 - Daily news brief

Monday, December 30 - Daily news brief

Tuesday, December 31 - Daily news brief

Wednesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day, no daily news

As you head out to celebrate, don’t forget to plan ahead, stay safe, and look out for one another.

Public Notices

• Grey County Holiday Office Hours 2024 - Grey County

• What’s Open & Closed in Owen Sound this Holiday Season - City of Owen Sound

2024 Year in Review

We’re sharing some of the most interesting and fun community columns from 2024. Enjoy this piece from master gardener Jennifer Deeks about combating social isolation and loneliness with gardening.

Local News

Keep reading for our original reporting + curated local news updates, plus upcoming event listings. Today, you’ll find Owen Sound Transit fare increases and route changes passengers need to know, good news from Crime Stoppers, an update from OSHaRE on holiday volume, and more.

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~ Miranda, Editor