Mon July 27: Owen Sound & Grey Bruce News Updates
News and updates involving the Escarpment Corridor Alliance, Salmon Spectacular, Canadian Forces training, Grey County Council, Meaford Harbour 5K, BMV Rockfest, and more
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A quick look ahead at what we’re working on this week: the Ontario Securities Commission has announced the allegations stemming from its investigation into Craig Dunkerley and BG Wealth Group, and we’ve received at least a partial disclosure of records from the City in response to our third FOI request involving the company’s dealings in Owen Sound.
The college student accused of improperly disposing of an Amazon box in a City garbage bin is in court this morning.
Owen Sound has a regular council meeting, a public meeting on a rezoning application, and the River District Member Engagement Session for businesses and property owners all happening this week. Municipal councils are meeting in Northern Bruce Peninsula and Meaford, as well.
Before we get to the news, two contributions for you:
Community Column
Pulls, Sprains, and Repetitive Strains: Preventing Injuries in the Garden
Columnist Jennifer Deeks explores how repetitive gardening motions can lead to strain injuries like tendinitis, and the strategies she uses to keep gardening pain-free. "Continuing on with our theme of garden safety, let me share with you how I gardened too hard and wound up at the Doctor’s office…"
Opinion
Keep reading for news and updates out of Owen Sound, West Grey, Meaford, Kincardine, Tiverton, Southampton, Blue Mountain Village and more.
Miranda Miller
Editor
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Public Notice
Grey Road 14 between Southgate Road 8 and Southgate Sideroad 3 will be closed for paving starting Monday July 27/26 through to Wednesday July 29/26 - Grey County
Secure Your 2026 Salmon Spectacular Camping and Boating Permits Now - City of Owen Sound
Notice of Temporary Closure at Market Square July 31 to Aug 2 - Municipality of Meaford
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