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Fri Aug 8 - Top Local News Stories & Events

Fri Aug 8 - Top Local News Stories & Events

Plus: News updates from OPP, Grey Bruce Public Health, Bruce County, Grey County, Town of South Bruce Peninsula, and more

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👋 Welcome to The Owen Sound Current, your source for what’s happening in and around Owen Sound. Thank you to our Sustaining Supporters for funding contributor stories and keeping public notices and letters open to all! Upgrade to a full subscription to get the full picture with original reporting, events, curated stories, and full access to our local archives.


Stop by La Petite Galerie at 664 4th Ave. East to see works by Adam Cottrill, and follow PetiteGalerieOS on Instagram. Image credit: David McLeish

As we head into Friday, here’s a look at your top stories from this week:

Rahman Homicide Case: Canada Given August Deadline to Address Prison Conditions in Extradition Case

Rahman Homicide Case: Canada Given August Deadline to Address Prison Conditions in Extradition Case

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Aug 3
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Chippewas of Nawash Elects New Band Council for 2025–2027 Term

Chippewas of Nawash Elects New Band Council for 2025–2027 Term

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Aug 5
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South Bruce OPP Lay Multiple Impaired Driving Charges Over Long Weekend

South Bruce OPP Lay Multiple Impaired Driving Charges Over Long Weekend

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Aug 6
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Letter: South Bruce Peninsula Council's Anti-Picketing Bylaw Violates Our Charter Rights

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Letter: South Bruce Peninsula Council's Anti-Picketing Bylaw Violates Our Charter Rights

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Karen Gventer shares her concern about SBP's decision to uphold a bylaw that requires municipal authorization for expressions of peaceful protest, and encourages residents to take a stand.

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

Today: A series of Walk for Wenjack events taking place in Bruce County; Allen Smutylo’s new book featured on CBC Morning; Grey County’s culinary scene in the spotlight, and a lot more.

Read on for details.

~ Miranda Miller, Editor

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