Mon Aug 5: A Quick Civic Holiday Monday Update
Plus: Local events happening in the week ahead
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It’s the Civic Holiday edition, and we’ll keep this one brief!
First, we have a letter to the editor from a community member who tried to obtain a prescription for a common condition from her pharmacist.
Ontario’s expansion of pharmacist capabilities is welcome news to many, particularly those without a family doctor or living in areas with long urgent care wait times.
However, there is a caveat, as Judy shares:
Public Notices
Leaf and Yard Waste Compost Site Closed Tuesday, August 6 through Friday, August 9 (City of Owen Sound)
What’s Open and Closed in Owen Sound for the Civic Holiday Weekend (City of Owen Sound)
Southampton Beach posted unsafe for swimming (Grey Bruce Public Health)
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There are plenty of local activities and events happening this weekend, too. If you can’t see the information below, you’re missing out…
~ Miranda
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