The Downtown Problem Owen Sound Council Can't Define
Police data shows downtown calls rising and proactive patrols cut by half since 2023 — but council can't agree on what the problem is, who's responsible, and whether the River District is in crisis.
The police board wants the city to act on "social disorder." But the data, the chief, the mayor and council each describe a different problem — and a councillor questioned whether the board understands the file it weighed in on.
The Owen Sound Police Service Board's call for council to act on down…
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