Fri Oct 3 – Top Owen Sound Area News, Views & Events

Local news updates involving Grey Bruce OPP, City of Owen Sound, Bluewater Education Foundation, Hanover Police Service, SweetStrings, and more

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Former Poet Laureate Richard-Yves Sitoski in a sold-out fireside chat with Cathy Huntley on his new book, A Current Through the Flesh, hosted by The Ginger Press at The Rumpus Room

As we head into the first weekend of October, here’s a look back at your most-read stories from this week:

Securities Commission Seeks Extension of BG Wealth Group Cease Trade Order as Investigation Continues

Georgian College to Close Orillia & Muskoka Campuses by 2026; Owen Sound to Remain Open

Vision 2050 Report Part 4: What Residents Say Owen Sound Needs to Face

Public Notices

• Owen Sound City Council meets on Monday. On their agenda: a staff presentation of the Future Owen Sound: Vision 2050 Long-Term Strategic Plan; the City Manager’s second “Fostering a Vibrant River District” report; a staff presentation on the City’s court agreement with Grey County, and a lot more.

• With harvest season underway in Grey-Bruce, drivers can expect to see more farm machinery and horse-drawn buggies on rural roads. The Grey Bruce OPP is urging patience and caution, reminding motorists to slow down, give space, and only pass when it’s safe.

Keep reading for local news, including an update on the fatal collision north of Wiarton yesterday, caution from police after more major losses in a romance scam, nominations open for the Owen Sound Sports Hall Of Fame, and a lot more.

~ Miranda Miller, Editor

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