Mon July 29: Local News Headlines & Events Happening This Week

Plus: Boulevard gardens are a missed opportunity - columnist Jennifer Deeks

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Harrison Park swans, July 2024. Photo: Miranda Miller

That little patch of grass between the sidewalk and the road – the hell strip, as it’s commonly known – can be a valuable habitat for pollinators and add aesthetic appeal to neighbourhoods.

These boulevard gardens are one example of public spaces beautified and maintained by residents. It’s a trend that’s catching on across Ontario.

Yet in Owen Sound, a $600 fee stands in the way.

In her latest column, master gardener Jennifer Deeks explores what grows well in this space, how they benefit our climate and environmental goals, and what other cities are doing to encourage boulevard gardens.

Public Notice

Emergency Council Meeting: Skate Park Repair Project Has a $123,000 Problem

Full subscribers - keep reading for local news including an interview with a developer looking to transform Owen Sound’s waterfront, a second person charged in the Emerson Sprung murder case, changes to Grey Transit Route service, and a lot more.

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There are plenty of local activities and events happening this week, too. If you can’t see the information below, you’re missing out…

~ Miranda

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