Sept 27 - Local News + Weekend Events
Plus: Our top stories from this week and curated news from around the region, all in one place
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It’s Friday, and once again, we’re spoiled for choice in weekend events.
Whether you’re in the mood for The Wellness Walkabout, a self-guided downtown Owen Sound tour of 10 remarkable health and wellness opportunities, Owen Sound’s first-ever Marine and Rail Show and Sale, Safe ‘N Sound’s ‘Sip ‘n Support’ fundraiser, or even making your own mushroom log at the Fresh Roots Food Forest & Gardens, there’s something for everyone this weekend.
You’ll find our complete listings with links for more info below.
Public Notice
The City of Owen Sound continues the annual fire hydrant flushing program, currently working in the city's South-East upper hill area, outlined on the map below. Affected areas include 1st Street to 10th Street East, between 6th Avenue East and 9th Avenue East. Read more from the City of Owen Sound.
This Week in News
ICYMI - Here are our most-read stories from this past week:
Full subscribers - keep reading for local news updates on money raised at the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance, efforts to create an ecological corridor to limit development, Georgian College’s expanded partnership with Lakehead (and what that means for Owen Sound students), a local teen’s acceptance on the provincial ski team, and more.
If you can’t see the info below, you’re missing out on what’s happening in and around Owen Sound.
~ Miranda
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