Letter: Owen Sound’s Public Washroom Plan Misses the Mark, Says Resident

Jim Hutton questions Owen Sound Council's decision to invest $75,000 in public washrooms that will not be open 24/7 and shares a solution municipalities across Canada are implementing.

Image source: Inside Esquimault’s Portland Loo prefabricated public toilet kiosk, Global News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The issue of public washroom availability in the River District has been seeking a solution for at least two years. On October 27, 2025, the Council voted to renovate the Farmers’ Market washroom at a cost of $75,000 based on a Staff Report.

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