Mon Sept 29 – Local News & What's Happening This Week
Local news updates involving Owen Sound Attack, Grey Bruce Health Coalition, Canada Post, OSHaRE, Grey County, and more
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Saving for a first home feels out of reach for many Owen Sound families, with local incomes stretched by rising costs. But a federal program introduced in 2023 — the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) — offers a way to set money aside while also cutting your tax bill.
In her first column, local contributor Lesley Etchegary-Nicholson explains how the FHSA works, what the rules are, and uses Owen Sound’s median household income to show how much a couple could save.
If you’re thinking about buying your first home (or know someone else who is), here’s what you need to know before the year ends.
Public Notices
Due to the Canada Post labour disruption, the City of Owen Sound is advising property owners to consider alternate payment arrangements for tax and water/wastewater bills to avoid penalties and/or late charges. - City of Owen Sound
Owen Sound Unites to Honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025 - City of Owen Sound
Keep reading for local news, including an announcement from Georgian College and what it means for the Owen Sound campus, our latest Vision 2050 survey response analysis (in case you missed it), council highlights from Grey County, a look ahead at this week’s events, and a lot more.
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