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Sunrise in downtown Owen Sound. Photo credit: Robert Mackey

“Your towel is on someone else’s lawn.”

In the short time since the Sauble Beach sign was changed to “Saugeen Beach,” much of the public response has been thoughtful and respectful — but some of it, disappointingly, has not.

Amid online backlash and a wave of commentary ranging from confused to outright racist, one reader wrote in to offer a different perspective.

David Wood of Mildmay uses humour and historical clarity to reframe the sign change not as erasure, but as restoration. “It’s not cancel culture,” he writes. “It’s correction culture.”

His full letter is well worth the read:

Public Notices

• Owen Sound City Council meets on Monday, July 7, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Grey County has commenced the 4-6 week Henderson Bridge rehabilitation project at 961 14th Street; please prepare to adjust your route accordingly - Grey County

Local News

Keep reading for community events, our original reporting, and curated local news updates.

Today: The outcome of the City’s special meeting about having a meeting; BWDSB celebrates provincial and national recognition for students and educators; Parks Canada wants you to know a few things about planning your visits this summer; details on an upcoming job fair; and a lot more.

~ Miranda Miller, Editor

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