Fri Jan 30 – Local News + A Look at the Weekend Ahead

News updates from Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce, including the ongoing search for a missing man, an update on court proceedings in a 2025 hit-and-run, a look ahead at Wiarton Willie Weekend, and more

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Your favourite rodent’s big prediction is just around the corner. Wiarton Willie Weekend kicks off today with ice and road hockey, public skating, and a casino night.

The festivities continue Saturday and Sunday in Bluewater Park with sleigh rides, a chili chowdown, a vendors and crafters show, live music at the Legion, and much more.

Also happening this weekend:

• Let It Glow Party at Now Playing Family Centre, Kincardine (Fri, 9–6)

• P.D. Day Peace Bird Art Project with Patti Waterfield at Upwards Art Studio (Fri, 10–4)

• Great Canadian Comedy Caravan at the Roxy Theatre – in support of United Way (Fri, 8 p.m.)

• Paddy’s Pub Night with live music at The Walker House, Kincardine (Fri, 6 p.m.)

• Owen Sound Farmers’ Market (Sat, 8–12:30)

• Craftastic Saturday at Grey Roots (Sat, 10–12 & 1–3)

• Snow Volleyball Tournament in Durham (Sat, 10 a.m.)

• Free Public Skating at Julie McArthur Rec Centre (Sun, 2:30–4:30)

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