Mon Dec 15 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
Owen Sound area news and submissions involving Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, City of Owen Sound, Habitat for Humanity, Grey County Council, and more
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Global warming might not be top of mind when we’re digging out from another Grey-Bruce snowstorm. But as contributor Cathy Hird reminds us, the worst impacts of climate change are being felt in the global south, even as most emissions come from the global north.
In this column, she reflects on how local actions connect to global consequences, and why climate justice demands more than awareness — it requires change. Join the conversation about how we can make an impact as individuals and as a community.
Between Our Steps: Climate Change is About More Than Just the Weather
I got thinking about climate action again this fall for a couple of reasons. One was the extreme heat and drought this summer. We felt the effect of the changing climate right in our backyard. For the first time, I felt like I was living in a place where a wildfire could happen.
Public Notices
Owen Sound City Council will hold a Special Council meeting today at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, to consider a staff report respecting proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act.
Owen Sound Council’s final meeting of 2025 is today at 5:30 p.m. They’ll receive the Mayor’s year-end update and get staff updates on the multi-year capital plan, board and committee selections, how committees are structured, and more.
Keep reading for upcoming events, obituaries, and local news, including a look at Grey County’s draft budget for 2026 and Grey Sauble Conservation Authority’s response to Ontario’s proposed consolidation of agencies (plus info on how you can make your voice heard, as well).
~ Miranda Miller, Editor
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