Tues Apr 7 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound

News and updates involving Owen Sound Field Naturalists, Grey County, Saugeen First Nation, City of Owen Sound, Brightshores Health System, Air Cadets and more

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Dr. Brent Patterson — a Large Mammal Research Scientist with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Wildlife Research & Monitoring Section — will give a talk and presentation at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre this Thursday. He’s hosted by the Owen Sound Field Naturalists. See more under What’s Happening: Local Events.

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• West street is closed from Grey Road 17B to Vault Works Road in Owen Sound due to a sinkhole in the area. The public is advised to avoid the area and plan alternate routes. - West Region OPP

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