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Letter: The Dangers of the Curbs that Surround Me

A reader appeals to City of Owen Sound officials to reassess accessibility on public roads and walkways, particularly regarding difficulties wheelchair users have with curbs and crosswalks around town

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Mar 17, 2025
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I came into town to explore Owen Sound, but I’ve been here a year and a half now, and I have not been able to cross the street without a friend/caregiver present to scan obstacles that I always run into or for upcoming cars just to keep me safe. I do not even attempt to go downtown as the accumula…

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