Fri Dec 12 – Top Stories & Weekend Events
Owen Sound area news and submissions involving Grey County, City of Owen Sound, Saugeen First Nation, Georgian Bluffs, BWDSB, OS Chamber of Commerce, Owen Sound Attack, and more
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Happy Almost-Weekend, Readers!
Each Friday, we take a look back at the stories that captured the community’s interest and imagination this week. Here are your most-read news articles and contributions:
Public Notices
Grey County meets today to finalize its 2026-2027 budget. See the budget package here.
Derby Waste Pickups: Due to winter weather conditions, crews were not able to complete all scheduled pickups in the former Township of Derby route on Wednesday, December 10. Missed pickups will resume on Monday, December 15, weather permitting.
Owen Sound City Council will hold a Special Council meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, to consider a staff report respecting proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act.
Owen Sound Council’s agenda for their final meeting of 2025 is now published, as well. They’ll meet Monday, December 15, at 5:30 p.m. to receive the Mayor’s year-end update and get staff updates on the multi-year capital plan, board and committee selections, how committees are structured, and more. There are over a dozen items on the consent agenda; see the full agenda for details.
Keep reading for upcoming events, obituaries, and local news, including an update on the Emery Bridge replacement project, a disturbing report of a local family held captive for years, details on Grey County’s desire to reexamine a county-wide library system, and a lot more.
~ Miranda Miller, Editor
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