Fri July 18 - Local News & This Week's Top Stories
Plus: News updates on the Owen Sound Baysox, City of Owen Sound, Meaford Lawn Bowling Club,
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It’s Friday, so we’re kicking things off with a look back at this week’s top stories:
Public Notices
Notice: Temporary July 18 Road Closure of Sykes St. E. for Freedom of the City Event - Municipality of Meaford
The City of Owen Sound is advising residents and visitors to plan ahead for road and waterway disruptions this Sunday, July 20, 2025, as the Subaru Triathlon Series returns to the city, featuring both sprint and Olympic distance races.
Owen Sound City Council will hold a Special Council meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall to discuss several matters in Closed Session.
The regular Council meeting also takes place Monday, at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda: the City Manager’s Monthly Update which, despite several requests, is not accessible in writing as part of the agenda; a request that City Council approve the transfer of three City-owned properties to the Owen Sound Housing Company for affordable housing; a report on potential interim uses for the Rice House, and a lot more.
Local News
Keep reading for community events, our original reporting, and curated local news updates.
Today: An update on Bayshore Community Centre renovations; charges for two men linked to a string of thefts in Grey and Dufferin counties; more restrictions on the City’s upcoming meeting on downtown safety issues; a major stolen goods recovery after a multi-jurisdiction investigation, and more.
~ Miranda Miller, Editor
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