Feb 4 - What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound

Plus: Chop shop arrest in Chatsworth; a major housing funding announcement for Brockton

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This past month has been a powerful reminder of how much we rely on one another. When heavy snow and disruptions hit, residents step up—covering shifts, helping with child care, shovelling driveways, checking on neighbours, or simply offering a kind word. These small acts of support keep our community strong.

But as we navigate winter’s challenges together, we’re also facing broader uncertainty. Economic instability and the looming threat of new trade tariffs have added another layer of stress. While we’ve been granted a temporary reprieve, the clock is now ticking on the next 30 days. It’s understandable to feel anxious about challenges that seem beyond our control.

One of the best ways to regain perspective and a sense of control is to focus on where your actions can have an immediate, positive impact—right here at home.

Strengthening our local connections not only helps Owen Sound thrive but also supports a stronger, more resilient Canada as a whole. We all have a role to play, and that role looks different for everyone. Not everyone has extra time to volunteer, and not everyone is in a position to donate, but there are many ways to contribute to the well-being of our community.

So here’s the challenge: Find one way this week to make a difference.

Shop local, lend a hand to a neighbour, show up for a community event, or support a cause that matters to you. Stay engaged, stay connected, and take action. Small actions add up, and together, we can build a stronger Owen Sound and a more resilient Canada.

Public Notices

• The next Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee meeting is on Wednesday, February 5, at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall

• Owen Sound’s Corporate Services Committee meets on Thursday, February 6, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall

• Online reservations are now open for Harrison Park Campground’s 2025 season - City of Owen Sound

Local News

Keep reading for local events and our original reporting + curated local news updates. Today, you’ll find news from the OPP Street Crime Unit on a chop shop in Chatsworth, a report on local business concerns about the U.S. tariff threat, details from the local United Way’s 2024 Impact Report, a big housing funding announcement for Brockton, more on the BG Wealth Group real estate investment scheme, and lots more.

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~ Miranda Miller, Editor