Fri June 19: This Week's Top Stories & Weekend Events

News and updates involving Owen Sound Police Services Board, City Council, Grey Highlands Council, Meaford Lawn Bowling Club, Bruce County, Tom Thomson Art Gallery, and more

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“Rock the Sound Choir kicked off the ‘Mid-Week Music’, happening every Wednesday this Summer. The location will rotate each week featuring a fresh act each week. The event begins at 4.30pm. Yesterday they were on the steps of City Hall. This Choir is an inclusive community in Owen Sound, everyone is welcome no matter what vocal skill level you are at. If you like music, and want to be part of an amazing community you should check them out.” - Photo and caption by Amber Vee Photography

Happy Friday, Readers. These were your most-read news stories this week:

Eight-Storey, 128-Unit Rental Apartment Proposed for Owen Sound's East Side

City Logs a Year of River District Work; New Bylaws & Up to 26 Shelter Beds Due This Summer

City's Affordability Case Fails as Firefighter Pay and Benefits Reach $5.5M a Year

Public Notice

• The City of Owen Sound is notifying motorists of a two-day full closure of 9th Avenue East from 8th Street East to 9th Street East on Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23

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Today’s edition includes the details of a Special Meeting of Owen Sound Council on River District safety, a report on an Owen Sound apartment fire Wednesday, assault charges laid in Huron-Kinloss, a look ahead at the Gran Fondo Lake Huron, what’s happening at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery, and a lot more.

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