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Miranda Miller
Apr 09, 2026
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An American Kestrel photographed by Marilyn River in Georgian Bluffs on April 3, 2026. Join the Owen Sound Field Naturalists tonight at 7:00 p.m. for a talk by Dr. Brent Patterson — more info under Local Events.

Yesterday, we shared an open letter to Bruce–Grey–Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers, in which Owen Sound resident Janine Fawcett raised concerns about local representation on provincial issues including healthcare access, rural education, and conservation.

She asked: what concrete steps are being taken to defend local priorities at Queen’s Park?

Open Letter to MPP Paul Vickers: How Will You Ensure Grey-Bruce Priorities are Defended?

Open Letter to MPP Paul Vickers: How Will You Ensure Grey-Bruce Priorities are Defended?

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  • 2026 Municipal and School Board Election: Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Information Session for Grey County residents - City of Owen Sound

  • Please be advised that West Street is closed from Grey Road 17B to Vault Works Road until further notice due to a washout and sinkhole - Georgian Bluffs

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Today, we have news and updates including an upcoming discussion on affordable housing, the latest on 9th Avenue East reconstruction work, charges laid over Easter weekend, how provincial gas tax payments will be put to work locally, and a lot more.

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