Fri Apr 17 – Top Stories, Local News & Weekend Events

News and updates involving Grey Bruce Public Health and Dr. Ian Arra, para-Olympian Tyler Turner, Elephant Thoughts, historian Richard Thomas, Owen Sound Fire Services, and more

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As we head into a rainy and cool weekend, here are your top stories from this week:

Grey Bruce Public Health Announces Dr. Ian Arra's Departure

City Approves New Committee Structure & Names, Cutting Public Seats on One Committee

Residents Raise Permit, Encampment & Infrastructure Concerns at City Council 'Public Forum'

Public Notice

• Residents are invited to participate in the first phase of public engagement to help choose a new name for the City park previously known as Ryerson Park - City of Owen Sound

• The Owen Sound Leaf and Yard Waste compost site has opened its gates for 2026 - City of Owen Sound

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Today, you’ll find an update from South Bruce Peninsula on flood issues impacting local roads and residents, trafficking charges laid in a Bruce County investigation, the outcome of a 911 call and marine search Wednesday night, and more from around the region.

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