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The salmon run has long been a seasonal marker in Owen Sound, drawing crowds and anchoring community traditions. But in this letter, local resident Sasha Fernando questions what the spectacle really means today.
With Chinook salmon in decline and the lake’s ecology shifting, Fernando asks whether continuing to stock and celebrate a non-native species reflects stewardship — or if it’s time to reinvest in native fish and habitat instead.
Letter: Rethinking the Future of Salmon in Owen Sound
For many, the run is a seasonal signpost: fish charging upriver with single-minded determination. The sight is still compelling — but the questions it raises are even harder to ignore, especially given the lake’s changes over time.
Public Notices
Saved by the Beep: Test Your Smoke Alarm Day September 28 - City of Owen Sound
Grey County Council meets today at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at the Grey County Administrative Building - See their agenda here.
Keep reading for local news, including an update on who will cover the $370,000 shortfall in court security costs in Owen Sound; Meaford Council’s plan to replace a councilor who stepped down; the City of Owen Sound’s plan to remove 288 hazardous trees in the city; a rescue on the Saugeen River, and a lot more.
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