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Local news updates involving City of Owen Sound, Municipality of Meaford, TC Energy, Grey County, BWDSB, Grey Bruce Catholic School Board and more
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Across southwestern Ontario, it’s been warmer than average, and conditions have generally been dry so far. Several days have been classified as “very warm” for this time of year.
The current weather forecast continues this trend, suggesting that both warmth and dryness will be remembered as notable characteristics of autumn 2025 in southwestern Ontario.
Instead of the usual riot of colour, much of Grey-Bruce has seen leaves shrivel and turn brown before they ever turned red or gold.
In her latest column, Cathy Hird observes how these conditions have reshaped the season — from brittle maple leaves to stressed evergreens — and wonders what it means for the landscapes we love.
Between Our Steps: The Consequences of a Hot, Dry Summer in Grey & Bruce
From wilted shrubs to early leaf drop, Grey-Bruce landscapes are struggling through a hot, dry season that has muted Ontario’s fall colours.
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Water Meter Replacement Project Nears Completion - City of Owen Sound
Keep reading for local news, including big plans for the former Black Clawson Kennedy site, the local launch of a book on CBC’s fall poetry list, an update on TC Energy negotiations in Meaford, what’s driving growth at the BWDSB, and a lot more.
~ Miranda Miller, Editor
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