Jan 30 - Local News & Weekend Events

Plus: Police have made an arrest after an armed robbery and assault at an ATM in Markdale

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Photo: Miranda Miller, 2015

On this 347th day of January, we don’t want anyone forgetting what it looks like under all the white stuff. Enjoy a moment on the bench by the boat launch for a few before you have to brave the real world today.

If you’re looking to get out of the house, there’s lots happening this weekend, including:

• Prelude to a Kiss at the Roxy Theatre at 7:30pm, a play by Craig Lucas directed by Kevin Haxell (Thurs, Fri, Sat)

• Folk For Heritage, a celebration of Waterfront Heritage with Larry Jensen, Richard Yves Sitoski, and Trish and Dave Hawkins, 7 p.m. at the Owen Sound Legion, tickets $25 (Sat)

• Reggaddiction Bob Marley Birthday Tribute at Heartwood Concert Hall, 8:30pm start time (Sat)

• Solidarity Sundays - Coffee, Crafts & Convo at the Harmony Centre from 10:30am-12pm. All ages, sharing potluck. (Sun)

P.S. That’s just a small taste… full subscribers see the next 4-5 days of events in every morning brief, and can see events months ahead on the website!

Public Notices

• Traffic Signal Disruption at 8th Avenue West and 10th Street West Intersection - City estimates it will take three (3) days to repair - City of Owen Sound

• The next Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee meeting is on Wednesday, February 5, at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall

• The City of Owen Sound is still accepting public comment on Budget 2025. Email council@owensound.ca now to have your input considered at the February 10, 2025, Council Meeting.

Local News

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

Today, you’ll find a report on arrests made after an armed ATM robbery in Markdale and a disturbance call near Chatsworth, an update on Meaford’s 2025 budget process, a teaser for a new exhibit at Grey Roots, our coverage of Owen Sound’s Public Budget Meeting (in case you missed it last night), and more.

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~ Miranda Miller, Editor