Jan 31 - News from In & Around Owen Sound

Plus: Willie or won't he? Wiarton prepares to welcome visitors for its annual Groundhog Day Festival

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The Wiarton Willie Festival is prepared to welcome visitors for another prediction from the region’s famous groundhog. See more including a full schedule of events under Local News. Photo: 2024, Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Happy Friday, Readers—here are the top stories from this week:

Owen Sound Criticized for Lack of Climate Action at Public Budget Meeting

Ottawa Man Claims BG Wealth Defrauded Him of $30,000, Speaks Out to Warn Others

City of Owen Sound Delays Public Access to Vision 2050 Survey Responses Despite FOI Approval

Now, let’s get to what’s new. First up: our local food reviewer’s latest column:

Public Notices

• 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 the closure of AM 2 PM taxi and what it means for Owen Sound’s ongoing transportation issues, a look at the Wiarton Willie Festival this weekend, details on Green party leader Mike Schreiner’s visits to Chesley and Hanover today, and a lot more.

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~ Miranda Miller, Editor