Our Town: Exploring the Decisions That Have Shaped Owen Sound

An Owen Sound resident examines how past decisions and economic trends may have contributed to growth challenges and community change.

May 13, 2026

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OUR TOWN | OPINION

Photo in downtown Owen Sound by Anne-Marie McLeish

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.

Like many, I have witnessed many changes to our fair city and have…

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