May 12 - What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound This Week

Plus: Updates from Owen Sound Police, Grey County, Public Health, and more

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We begin this edition with an update on the tragic news delivered on Saturday night, when subscribers received our initial report on a fatal hit-and-run on Owen Sound’s east side.

Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) are now appealing to the public for assistance as their investigation continues.

A young man was killed near 5th Street East and 5th Avenue East around 3:00 a.m. Saturday, when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver did not remain at the scene.

Police believe the vehicle involved is a white Honda Civic, model year 2016 to 2021, likely with front-end damage.

Officers have been canvassing the neighbourhood, and residents or drivers in the area at the time are urged to check any doorbell, security, or dashcam footage.

Someone knows something.

Leaving the scene was a tragic mistake. But remaining silent now turns it into a lasting injustice and prolongs the pain of not knowing for the victim’s family and friends.

If you have any information, no matter how minor it may seem, please get in touch with the investigators. OSPS is asking that you contact Detective Geoff Bridgeman, at 519-376-1234, extension 1189, or gbridgeman@owensoundpolice.com. See the rest of this update under Local News.

We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as new information becomes available.

Public Notices

• Owen Sound Council meets tonight at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. On the agenda:

  • a staff recommendation to declare part of the unopened 21st Street East road allowance “surplus land” to facilitate additional parking and access fire routes for a proposed Barry’s Construction build;

  • New business license approvals

  • Police Service Board meeting minutes from March

  • The Vision 2050 ‘Community Engagement Report’

  • Mayoral decisions to hand over strong mayor powers

• Downtown street closures for Christmas light removal and banner installation start Monday - City of Owen Sound

Local News

Keep reading for community events, our original reporting, and curated local news updates. Today: infants and young children are eligible for earlier measles vaccination, Grey County shaes highlights the last council meeting, a local fundraiser exceeds its goals, and a lot more. Keep reading.

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