Nov 15: This Week's Top News + Weekend Events

Plus: Updates from the Owen Sound Field Naturalists, City of Owen Sound, Grey County & more

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Photo source: Festival of Northern Lights

Happy Friday, Owen Sounders! Here’s a look back at this week’s top stories:

OSDSS Leadership Class Students Raise $7,500 for OSHaRE in 'Empty Bowls' Event

Owen Sound’s Pickard Construction Fined $200,000 After Worker Injured in Live Power Line Incident

Two Owen Sound Drivers Charged & Cars Impounded Following Police Stops

There’s plenty to do this weekend, with a Hip tribute on tonight, the Santa Claus Parade and Northern Lights Festival opener both happening tomorrow, and everything from Solidarity Sunday at the Harmony Centre to a flannel potluck and a country dance happening on Sunday. Full subscribers, see a full line-up of weekend activities below.

And in case you missed it, yesterday, we ran a poll asking community members to weigh in with your confidence level regarding how the city’s finances are being managed. You can respond here.

Public Notices

• Council has a Special Closed Session meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Monday to consider a matter regarding the education and training of members respecting policing.

• Owen Sound Council meets Monday, November 18, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. You can review the agenda here.

• “The Future Owen Sound - Vision 2050 survey report is now available” - City of Owen Sound via Instagram

Full subscribers - keep reading for our original reporting + curated local news updates and events, including:

• A seasonal update from the Owen Sound Field Naturalists, including a Young Naturalists report and reflections from the Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory

• Owen Sound Junior Optimists aim to spread kindness through cards

• Local MP Alex Ruff joins Open Line to hear from constituents

• Plus lots more!

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~ Miranda Miller, Editor

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