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Our Town: A Brief History of the Town-Turned-City of Owen Sound

In this second column in his limited series 'Our Town,' David McLeish explores the conditions around Owen Sound's incorporation as a town and its eventual decision to be considered a City, instead.

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The Owen Sound Current
May 25, 2026
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OUR TOWN | OPINION

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Our Town is a limited series of columns by Owen Sound resident David McLeish. This column reflects the analysis and evidence-based opinions of the author and is part of an ongoing opinion series. It is not news reporting.

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