May 7 - Local News & Events This Week
Plus: News updates on water rates, fishing derby camping fees, animal control, joint planning with the county, and more
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In a time of economic uncertainty and global unrest, how do we hold onto hope?
Columnist Cathy Hird explores what hope looks like—rooted not in grand dreams, but in gardens, community, and the everyday work of building a life that sustains us.
Between Our Steps: Planting Peace in an Uncertain World
In an era of economic uncertainty and global unrest, hope may lie not in dreams of escape, but in gardens, homes, and the everyday work of peace and justice.
Public Notices
The Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee meets on Wednesday, May 7, at 2 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. - See agenda here
The City of Owen Sound’s Corporate Services Committee meets on Thursday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall - See agenda here
City Begins Summer Hydrant Flushing Program - City of Owen Sound
Local News
Keep reading for community events, our original reporting, and curated local news updates. Today: Owen Sound approves a fee for harbour wall camping during the fishing derby, water rates are going up again, highlights from BWDSB’s Indigenous Student Forum, and a lot more. Keep reading.
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