Downtown Owen Sound 'Whimsy Studio' to Permanently Close in March 2024
Owner Nikki Burgess cites near doubling of material costs and significant rent increase among reasons for business closure
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Whimsy Studio owner Nikki Burgess will close her business in Owen Sound’s Chicago Building for good in March 2024.
Whimsy’s decorative front windows have brightened up a section of 10th St E. since she moved into the space in May 2018. Prior to opening her studio location, Burgess operated Whi…
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