May 14 - Local News, Views & Events

Plus: News updates from Owen Sound Police, Monday's Council meeting, Bruce County, and more

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A pair of Canada Geese tend their brood at the Mill Dam. Photo: Miranda Miller

The "Safety Stops Here" campaign by the Grey Bruce OPP is now underway, with increased patrols from May 12 to 15 to enforce school bus stop-arm laws and crack down on dangerous driving near bus routes.

While the initiative wraps up later this week, the need for vigilance won’t end there.

At the Owen Sound Current, we’ve noticed a growing number of reports involving drivers who fail to stop for school buses—or worse, collide with them. These aren’t just lapses in judgment; they’re serious risks to children’s safety.

Whether or not enforcement is active, the responsibility is ours every day: slow down, stop when required, and stay alert around school zones.

If you see a driver endangering others, report it to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677).

Let’s help make sure this week's campaign has a lasting impact.

Public Notices

• The River District Board of Management meets on Wednesday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. On their agenda: A deputation from Inspector Bishop of Owen Sound Police Service on their updated approach to drug possession charges; an update from the City Clerk on Short-Term Rental Licensing (STRs); and updates on policing, the River District Action Plan, an effort to expand the River District’s boundaries, board finances, and more.

• The City’s Committee of Operations meets on Thursday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. They’ll hear reports from staff on Green Bin Project public engagement, waste and wastewater fees and charges, the City’s multi-year capital plan, and more. See the full agenda here.

Local News

Keep reading for community events, our original reporting, and curated local news updates. Today: there’s a book arts and printmaking fair coming to town this weekend, Council has approved next steps in potentially selling an unopened road allowance to Barry’s Construction for apartments, Bruce County is subsidizing up to 50% of tuition for certain students, and a lot more.

And in case you missed our last email, Owen Sound Police are urging residents to check your dashcams and home surveillance systems for any footage that may be relevant to their investigation into a fatal hit-and-run last weekend on the lower eastside. Contact Detective Geoff Bridgeman at 519-376-1234 ext. 1189 or gbridgeman@owensoundpolice.com with any info. More on that below.

~ Miranda Miller, Editor

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