Thurs July 10 - Local News & Weekend Events

Plus: News updates from the YMCA, City of Owen Sound, Grey Bruce OPP, Municipality of Meaford, Grey Bruce Public Health, and more

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Downtown Owen Sound will be busy this weekend as the 35th annual Hottest Street Sale takes over the River District on Saturday, July 12. More than 200 vendors, live music stages, and community performances will draw large crowds to 2nd Avenue East between 7th and 11th Streets.

If you plan to attend, expect a full day of shopping, food, and entertainment. If not, be aware that road closures will be in place starting early Saturday morning. Drivers should expect delays and consider alternative routes through the downtown core.

You’ll find a link to more details on closures, programming, and what to expect under News. And we’re curious…

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Public Notices

• Grey County Council meets today at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at the Grey County Administration Building. You’ll find their agenda here.

• The City of Owen Sound’s Committee of Corporate Services meets today, Thursday July 10, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. You can check out their agenda here.

• The fourth of eight Household Hazardous Waste Day events of 2025 is this Saturday, July 12 - City of Owen Sound

Local News

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Today: Good news for the YMCA and local seniors it supports; a new GBPH report shows opioid poisonings trending in the right direction; a local man is sentenced to eight years for manslaughter; and plenty more. Grab a coffee and let’s go.

~ Miranda Miller, Editor

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