Fri Jan 9 – Local News, Weekend Events + New Community Poll on Open Drug Use
Owen Sound area news and submissions involving Owen Sound Attack, Festival of Northern Lights, Safe 'N Sound, Bruce County Public Libraries, St. John Ambulance, and more
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With news that Owen Sound will soon have a new overnight shelter — and persistent concerns about open drug use around the existing drop-in and throughout the downtown — yesterday’s editorial posed a pressing question:
What’s the plan?
A Safe Consumption Site can help, but only if it comes with clear boundaries, wraparound supports, and stronger coordination between all stakeholders.
Read the editorial, then share your opinion in today’s poll:
And as we do on Fridays, here are your most-read stories and submissions from this week:
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Miranda Miller
Editor
Local News
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