May 23 - Top News & What's Happening This Weekend
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And in case you missed our update last night, The Owen Sound Current is in Edinburgh, Scotland, covering the latest court date in the extradition trial of three men accused of killing Sharif Rahman. More on that below.
Public Notices
City Council meets on Monday, May 26, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
City of Owen Sound’s Committee of Adjustment meets at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Letter to the Editor
A Request for Moral Consistency: Owen Sound Must Speak Out on Gaza
LETTER: A reader asks the City of Owen Sound to speak out for Palestinians, after Mayor Ian Boddy made a statement denouncing Hamas and expressing condolences for Israelis in October 2023.
Local News
Keep reading for community events, our original reporting, and curated local news updates. Today: a dark comedy is coming to the Roxy, city folks are fawning after our famous black bear — plus a lot more, including a subscribers-only update from Edinburgh. Dig in.
~ Miranda Miller, Editor
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