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Mon July 20: Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News

News and updates involving Saugeen Ojibway Nation and Bruce Power, City of Owen Sound, Rocklyn Arena, the IPM, Barry's Construction, Owen Sound Choir Camp, and more

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Jul 20, 2026
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Indigo Bunting, side road 19 by the Beaver River, Beaver Valley. Taken July 6; photo by David Turner. See more of what’s happening in the natural world in John Dickson’s update from the Owen Sound Field Naturalists.

Welcome back and happy Monday, Readers.

We should all breathe a little easier this week, with the wildfire smoke cleared out and temperatures back into a more comfortable range.

On the events front, this week brings a variety of hikes with local chapters of the Bruce Trail Club, a poutine feast, a reggae music festival, the 15th Marine Heritage Festival, indoor and outdoor concerts throughout Grey and Bruce, and a lot more.

In local governance, councils in Meaford, South Bruce Peninsula, and Kincardine meet this week, as well as the upper-tier Grey County Council. Several committee meetings are also taking place, including the City of Owen Sound’s Community Services Committee and Meaford’s Accessibility Advisory Committee.

You’ll find a small sampling of what’s happening at the end of each daily brief, and our full listings on the website.

Before we get to today’s news, John Dickson has the latest report from the Owen Sound Field Naturalists. Enjoy:

Owen Sound Field Naturalists: AGM Highlights, Award Winners, Bruce Birding Club Updates & More

John Dickson
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Jul 19
Owen Sound Field Naturalists: AGM Highlights, Award Winners, Bruce Birding Club Updates & More

The Owen Sound Field Naturalists (OSFN) held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 11, which included taking care of club business, and updating the Board of Directors — adding new ones, and thanking those who had completed their terms.

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