Oct 4 - Local News & Weekend Events

Plus: The future of Owen Sound must be guided by strong leadership making informed decisions, and that requires a healthy dose of reality - Editorial

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Earlier this week, a City press release touted the success of the River District Action Plan.

In decades past, a media release might have begun a healthy conversation. These days, though, the City’s position is often the last and only word, and avenues for discussion or public input are shrinking.

Let’s challenge the River District marketing narrative and the metrics being used to support it. Full subscribers are invited to share your thoughts in the comments and as always, thoughtful letters to the editor are welcome.

Opinion

Public Notice

• Owen Sound’s second last Household Hazardous Waste Day event is taking place this Saturday, October 5

• Take the City of Owen Sound’s Visitor Services Survey 2024 here.

• The City of Owen Sound Council's next meeting is on Monday, October 7, at 5:30 p.m.

Full subscribers - keep reading for local news updates on a major Owen Sound Attack trade, a Ministry of Labour investigation into an incident near Kilsyth, an upcoming gala to support local youth-serving organizations, and more.

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~ Miranda

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