Mon July 7 - Local News, Views & Events Happening This Week

Plus: News updates from OPP, Leith Summer Festival, Bruce County Museum, City of Owen Sound, and more

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The Oakglen in Owen Sound harbour on a sunny summer day. Photo credit: Robert Mackey

What happens when you forget your phone on a Saturday morning, just as major international headlines are breaking?

For one Owen Sounder, it meant an unexpected experiment in being fully present at the Farmers Market. From missed news alerts to handwritten notes and digital trust, Cathy Hird explores what we gain—and what we lose—when we unplug, even briefly.

Public Notices

• Owen Sound City Council meets on Monday, July 7, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. On the agenda: A staff report on declare part of the 21st Street East road allowance surplus; staff recommendations on rezoning 1115 10th Street East (former Georgian Heights); a request to defer development charges for 1615 2nd Avenue East; a request to grant Flato a two-year extension on its draft plan approval for Greystone Village; and a lot more.

Local News

Keep reading for community events, our original reporting, and curated local news updates.

Today: OPP search for a convicted murderer who escaped from a Quebec prison and may be in the area; an announcement from Leith Summer Festival; a new weekly concert series at Harrison Park; a new City working group to investigate renaming Ryerson Park; and a lot more.

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~ Miranda Miller, Editor

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