Fri May 22: Top News and Weekend Events

News and updates involving CMHA, Owen Sound Fire, Lois Hanna, author Gwen Lamont, pianist Philip Chiu, Bruce Power, Hanover Police, City of Owen Sound, South Bruce OPP and more

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Happy Friday, Readers.

We have a lengthy reading list for you today under Local News… what can I say, there’s a lot going on across Grey and Bruce. You may want to save a few pieces to peruse with a hot beverage over the upcoming cool, damp weekend.

Earlier this week, we took your temperature on the municipal election and asked how closely you were each following along so far:

Close to half (47%) are at least aware it’s happening, while 33% say they’re already watching closely. It’s still early days, and 17% aren’t concerned about it yet, saying they’ll tune in closer to.

New candidate names are trickling in across the region. Nominations will remain open until August 21 at 4:30 p.m., and by September 1 we should have finalized lists of candidates for each municipality.

Learn more and watch for updates in our Bruce-Grey and Owen Sound Votes: 2026 Municipal Election Guide.

(See something missing? Email owensoundcurrenteditor@gmail.com)

This Week’s Top Stories

Now before we get to the news, these were your most-read stories and contributions this week:

Lois Hanna Case: New OPP Documentary Reveals Previously Unreported Evidence [Video]

Letter: A Reader Reflects on Downtown Homelessness and Community Frustration

Four-Year-Old Struck by Vehicle on 14th Street West, Taken to Hospital

Public Notice

• Hazardous Waste Event Taking Place Saturday, May 23 - City of Owen Sound

• Grey County celebrates Paramedic Services Week 2026 - Grey County

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Keep Reading

Today’s edition includes reporting on drug trafficking charges, a big payday for an Owen Sound lottery winner, a local author’s book tour takes her to B.C., black bear sightings in the area, a Meaford man’s bucket list journey across Canada, a milestone anniversary for a Port Elgin band, and a lot more.

Miranda Miller
Editor

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