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Our Town: The Manufacturers That Built Owen Sound — and What's Left

In this third column in his limited series 'Our Town,' David McLeish explores the rise and fall of Owen Sound's manufacturers from 1850 to today.

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Jun 03, 2026
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OUR TOWN | OPINION

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.

William Kennedy & Sons was one of the City’s first major and longest lasting manufacturers. According to Grey Roots,…

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