Fri Aug 1 - Top Stories & Weekend Events

Plus: Updates from Parks Canada, Grey Bruce OPP, Nature Conservancy Canada, Chesley Kinsmen, Municipality of Meaford, and more

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Members of the Kinsmen Club of Chesley with Community Foundation Grey Bruce and The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie stand with the new Mosaic Mural unveiled in time to celebrate Chesley Homecoming. Learn more here.

It’s the kickoff to another weekend, and that means we’re taking a look back at the top stories from this week.

Local YMCA Celebrates a Century of Strength as Member Sue Paquette Turns 100

Charlie Angus Brings 'Elbows Up / Resistance Tour' to Owen Sound This September

City Hosts Facilitated Meeting on Downtown Owen Sound Safety Concerns

Public Notices

• The Municipality of Meaford would like to inform residents, business owners, and visitors of a temporary closure of Market Square for the 4th Annual Summerfest in Meaford, taking place August 1 to 3, 2025. See more.

• There is no Owen Sound City Council meeting on Monday, as they are now on summer break. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 8.

Local News

Keep reading for community events, our original reporting, and curated local news updates.

Today: Our latest update on extradition hearings in the Sharif Rahman homicide case; a report from OPP after a man drowned in Meaford; Chesley unveils a new mural ahead of homecoming celebrations; and more.

Travel safely, and enjoy the holiday weekend!

~ Miranda Miller, Editor

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