Jan 15 - Local News & Council Highlights

Plus: Grey County approves 2025 budget and tax increase; OPP seek public's assistance after a liquor store robbery in Meaford

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A gentle reminder of what’s under all that snow. Photo credit: Robert Mackey

Owen Sound City Council met on January 13, opening with a tribute from Mayor Ian Boddy honouring former mayor Stew Taylor.

Key decisions included approving agreements for snowmobile trail access and fire protection funding, as well as directing staff to draft a parkland conveyance by-law and a contribution agreement for upgrades to Kelso Beach Park.

Council also formalized a boundary road agreement with Georgian Bluffs and addressed snow removal concerns and living wage research.

Read on for details and more decisions made:

And in case you missed it…

Yesterday, we shared the details of the upcoming Public Budget meeting and how you can take part:

Public Notices

• Downtown Excess Snow Removal Reminder - Excess snow removal operations will begin in Owen Sound’s downtown River District area today at 8 p.m. The work is expected to be completed by early Thursday morning.

• Public Notice of Special Committee of Adjustment Meeting & Rescheduling of January Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee Meeting - announced January 13

• The City of Owen Sound Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 16th, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

• The Operations Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. has also been cancelled.

Local News

Keep reading for local events and our original reporting + curated local news updates.

Today, you’ll find an appeal from OPP after a local LCBO was robbed by a man suspected of hitting liquor stores across Ontario, as well as reports on Grey County’s budget approval and tax increase, a program that helped Grey Bruce residents access over $3 million in tax benefits, and a lot more.

~ Miranda Miller, Editor

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