May 9 - Top News & A Look Ahead to Next Week
Plus: Updates on Owen Sound's approach to strong mayor powers, extradition hearings in the Sharif Rahman case, and more
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Before we get to today’s news, let’s take a look back at the top stories from this week:
Public Notices
Owen Sound Council meets on Monday, May 12, 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’
A few interesting mayoral decisions we dig into below
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: what to expect at the upcoming extradition hearings for three UK men charged in Sharif Rahman’s homicide, Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy’s next step in rejecting strong mayor powers, work to restore the Saugeen Amphitheatre and Gardens, and a lot more.
~ Miranda Miller, Editor
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