Fri Nov 3: Owen Sound's Ongoing Taxi Woes; New Strategic Plan for YMCA

Plus: Contributor Cathy Hird shares her latest Between Our Steps column; South Bruce OPP investigating a fatal accident on Hwy 21

Nov 03, 2023

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It’s another busy weekend in and around The Sound, with local talent playing at Heartwood Hall, the Fiddlefern Country Dancers in town at the Harmony Centre, and Owen Sound Attack hosting the London Knights. That’s just a small taste of things to do – paid subscribers have access to our full upcoming events listings below and on the website.

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Now, let’s take a step back from winter for a moment with contributor Cathy Hird, who’s written an ode to autumn for her monthly column with us.

We’re excited to bring you more community contributions in the coming weeks, thanks to sponsors helping us amplify community voices and ensure writers are paid for their contributions. Learn more about our community-sponsored writers’ fund here.

Between Our Steps: Leaves Falling

Cathy Hird

November 2, 2023

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR The last ten days of October, every morning the ground was a blanket of yellow and orange sprinkled with red. At some time during the day, between rain or snow showers, I would rake, uncovering the gravel of the driveway, the green of the lawn. The ash leaves had fallen early, had already been moved into the gardens, but there seeme…

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Opinion

Our archaic taxi system doesn’t seem to work for anyone involved. Why are we still doing things this way, and when might we expect an update?

Don’t miss the community poll on rideshares in this one, and remember that as a paid subscriber, you can always join the conversation and share your feedback in the comments.

Why Can't You Get a Taxi in Owen Sound?

Miranda Miller

November 2, 2023

OPINION My husband, Trevor, and I long used local taxis to get around town – for close to thirty years, in fact. At least, we used to. As their availability has steadily declined, particularly over the last decade, we’ve had to come to terms with the fact that you simply cannot go out in Owen Sound and rely on taxis to get a ride home.

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