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This week, community members gathered at Owen Sound City Hall for the raising of the trans flag in honour of Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed annually on November 20.

At the event, Killian Coveney shared a powerful speech tracing the origins of the day, remembering those lost to anti-trans violence, and reflecting on the ongoing threats faced by trans and gender-diverse people in Canada today.

Their words — published in full below — are a reminder that remembrance must be paired with action, especially in the face of rising hate.

Public Notices

• Owen Sound’s Operations Committee meets on Thursday, November 20, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. They will receive a deputation from Barb Wakeford on Harbour House Condominiums Driveway Access, and be asked to make a recommendation to Council on how to handle non-eligible recycling collection for local businesses. See their agenda here.

Keep reading for upcoming events, obituaries, and local news, including a warning as new data shows more local households are falling behind on utility and heating bills earlier in winter, an invitation for the public to learn more about a proposed hydrogen peaker project, reports from OPP around the region, and a lot more.

~ Miranda Miller, Editor

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