Fri June 14: Local News & Father's Day Weekend Events
Plus: John Tamming submits a letter to the editor sharing results of litigation involving the Grey Bruce Public Health
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That was a wild storm that blew through yesterday evening. We had hail and high winds on the east side, but only lost a few tree branches and had a few minutes of power outage. Friends on the west side had trees split in half and pulled up by the roots, and many were without electricity into the night.
Here’s hoping that all is cleaned up and back to normal soon.
Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads and father figures out there!
Your love, guidance, and support make all the difference to the people in your lives.
Enjoy your special day and the weekend ahead.
Opinion
Letter: Our Health Unit, Dr. Ian Arra and the Price of Litigation
Submitted by John Tamming. Several years ago, I was defamed publicly and in writing by a letter appearing over the signature of Ms Paterson, then chair of our local health unit board. After sustained litigation over two years, on the eve of trial, Ms. Paterson finally offered up her fulsome apology (which she published two weeks…
Public Notices
28th Avenue East between Superior Street and 8th Street East will be partially closed for roadside drainage work starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17th, 2024. (City of Owen Sound)
Pride Parade Road Closures on Saturday, June 15 (City of Owen Sound)
Reminder: City's 'Vision 2050' Survey Open for Community Input (Owen Sound Current)
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~ Miranda
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