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100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce raised $39,400 for Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce (CMHAGB) at their first meeting of 2026. See more under Local News.

Happy Friday, Grey and Bruce! Before you’re off and running toward the weekend — here are your most-read stories from this week:

Former Owen Sound Teacher Faces Trial in One Sexual Offences Case, Resolution Talks in Another

Police Charge Owen Sound Man Involved in Downtown Brawl Captured On Video

Heavy Police Presence Due to 'Ongoing Incident' in Howdenvale; OPP Ask Public to Avoid the Area

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• First Household Hazardous Waste Event of 2026 Taking Place this Saturday - City of Owen Sound

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Today, you’ll find messages from Western Ontario municipal leaders and Grey County councillors on Bill 100, a look ahead at the Walk for Courage, a peek inside a new gallery opening in Meaford, new County appointees on the GBPH board, and a lot more.

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