Mon Nov 10 – Local News, Views & Events
Local news updates and contributions involving City of Owen Sound, BME Church, Grey County Council, First Student, Owen Sound Attack, Township of Georgian Bluffs, and more
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A reader points out that at a recent Grey County committee meeting, councillors leaned into a misinterpretation of Bill Gates’ words to justify cutting the County’s Going Green in Grey climate program.
In this letter to the editor, John Butler of Grey Highlands wants to set the record straight — quoting Gates directly and urging Council not to abandon its responsibility in the face of climate change.
He draws a powerful parallel between today’s climate action and Grey County’s contributions during the First World War.
Letter: Misreading Bill Gates Shouldn’t Derail Grey County’s Climate Plans
Reader John Butler urges County Councilors and residents to rethink impacts of climate change and our collective responsibility to act when issues require multi-jurisdictional support.
Public Notices
City Hall, Public Works and the Tom Thomson Art Gallery buildings will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, with regular hours of operation resuming on Wednesday, November 12. Owen Sound Transit’s Core and Brooke stops within the road closure area will be temporarily interrupted during the parade and ceremony on the 11th. - City of Owen Sound
Owen Sound City Council meets on Monday, November 10, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. On their agenda: a deputation from the YMCA, an extension request from Telfer Creek developers, a temporary loan of artefacts to Grey Roots, business license and Short Term Rental licenses, and a lot more. See their agenda here.
Keep reading for local news, including an invitation to an upcoming exhibition and reunion at the BME Church, a look ahead at incoming weather, details of the City of Owen Sound’s snow removal plan for this winter, local obituaries, and a lot more.
~ Miranda Miller, Editor
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