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Jan 17 - Local News & Current Events

Plus: Top stories from this week and curated news from around the region

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Jan 17, 2025
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👋 Welcome to The Owen Sound Current, your source for what’s happening in and around Owen Sound. Thank you to our Sustaining Supporters for funding contributor stories and keeping public notices and letters open to all! Upgrade to a full subscription for original local reporting, curated stories, commenting privileges, and full archive access.


The Chi Cheemaun overwintering in Owen Sound harbour. Photo: Robert Mackey

Here are our top stories from this past week:

Volunteer Tax Program Helps Grey Bruce Residents Access Over $3 Million in Benefits

Volunteer Tax Program Helps Grey Bruce Residents Access Over $3 Million in Benefits

Miranda Miller
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Jan 15
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Owen Sound's Public Budget Meeting 2025: Here's How You Can Participate

Owen Sound's Public Budget Meeting 2025: Here's How You Can Participate

Miranda Miller
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Jan 14
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River District Board Meeting: Two New Directors Chosen, 2024 Events Performance Report

River District Board Meeting: Two New Directors Chosen, 2024 Events Performance Report

Miranda Miller
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Jan 13
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Also, this Sunday is Partner Day at the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce. Owen Sound residents get free access all day in recognition of your support in creating the YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility at 700 10th Street East.

Family activities include Rec Swim: 12:30 – 3:00 PM and Family Gym: 1:30 – 3:30 PM, and there are fitness classes available, as well. See the full schedule and more info on the YMCA’s website.

Public Notices

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

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

  • Registration for the 2025 Owen Sound Minor Baseball season is now open. Early bird registrants have a chance to win their fees back until February 1. Registration is open January 15 until March 15.

Local News

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

Today, you’ll find a look at Georgian Bluffs’ finalized budget, an update on Centreville Beach concerns from our neighbours in Meaford, a national feature on a local book, a sneak peek at the upcoming Artists Talk series by Sheatre, and more.

~ Miranda Miller, Editor

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