Feb 12 - Local News + Election Coverage Continues

Plus: Share your thoughts in our latest community poll

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So far, 69% of you say you’re ready to head to the polls, with another 25% planning to vote but unsure who will earn your ballot.

There are precious few opportunities to engage with candidates in a shortened election cycle, but you’ll find two upcoming BGOS Candidate Meetings listed so far on our 2025 Provincial Election Guide page.

The Owen Sound Current has circulated a write-in interview to your candidates, with questions touching on housing and homelessness, social services funding, rural infrastructure, economic development, and more.

Most importantly, we’re asking candidates what Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound residents can expect from the person you offer the opportunity to serve as our local MPP. How will they represent your interests and needs at Queen’s Park, and here at home?

We’ve already received the first of those interviews back. You’ll find it under Local News.

Before we get there, another quick question for you:

Want to share more of what’s on your mind? We accept letters to the editor at owensoundcurrenteditor@gmail.com.

Public Notices

• Owen Sound’s Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc Committee meets on Wednesday, February 12, at 9am in Council Chambers. The agenda is available here.

• The City’s Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee also meets Wednesday in Council Chambers, at 5:30pm. That agenda is available here.

Local News

Keep reading for local events and our original reporting + curated local news updates. Today, you’ll find details about an upcoming All Candidates meeting in Owen Sound, a write-in interview with the Green Party candidate, an appeal for provincial candidates to protect the green belt, and a lot more.

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~ Miranda Miller, Editor