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Fri June 12: Top News Stories & Weekend Events

News and updates involving the Sharif Rahman homicide case, Brightshores Health System, SweetStrings, Bruce County Council, Deep Water Gallery, Grey Bruce OPP, and more

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Miranda Miller
Jun 12, 2026
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A goose and goslings at Harrison Park. Photo: Amber Vee Photography

Welcome to another weekend, Readers. In case you missed it, here were your top stories this week:

Grey Bruce Pride Parade and Block Party Return to Downtown Owen Sound on Saturday

Grey Bruce Pride Parade and Block Party Return to Downtown Owen Sound on Saturday

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Jun 9
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OPP Seize Rifle, Charge Three After Stolen Vehicle Strikes Cruiser Near Chatsworth

OPP Seize Rifle, Charge Three After Stolen Vehicle Strikes Cruiser Near Chatsworth

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Jun 9
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Police Investigate Overnight Break and Enter at East-Side Home

Police Investigate Overnight Break and Enter at East-Side Home

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Jun 7
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Public Notice

  • Pride Parade and Block Party Road Closures on Saturday, June 13 as Owen Sound celebrates Pride Month - City of Owen Sound

  • Alternating lane closures starting June 15/26 through to August 21/26 on Grey Road 14 from south of Southgate SRD 3 east to Grey Road 14/Southgate Road 11 - Grey County

  • Public Hearing Rescheduled – Consent Applications B10/26 and B11/26 - Township of Georgian Bluffs

  • Drop Off Your Household Hazardous Waste at Bruce County Collection Event in Paisley on June 13, 2026 - Bruce County

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Today’s edition includes an editorial on the Evans’ sentencing in Sharif Rahman’s homicide out of Ottawa, a report on guns and drugs seized in Grey Highlands, a new exhibition at Deep Water Gallery, recent Grey and Bruce County council decisions, which local village recently became North America’s first Book Town, and a lot more.

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