Tues Aug 20: News Headlines, Public Notices & Coming Events

Plus: Local governments attending Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa

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Community Foundation Grey Bruce is looking to support non-profit projects that will benefit the community in any of the following categories:

• health and wellness

• arts and culture

• education and lifelong learning

• living standards and housing

• the environment

• and community connections

Does your group have a project in mind? Now is the time to apply for funding! CFGB is looking for community members to volunteer for the Grant Review Team, too.

Last fall, 30 charitable organizations were granted over $66,000 for projects, including accessible recreation opportunities for youth, environmental initiatives, local festivals, and food security efforts. Learn more:

Public Notices

• City of Owen Sound Gives Notice That Council Will Vote on New Procedural By-law, finalizing changes to public input at meetings and via email - there’s still time to be heard (Owen Sound Current)

• Public Health advises against swimming at area beaches after a significant rainfall (Grey Bruce Public Health)

• Grey Gables COVID-19 Outbreak Declared (County of Grey)

Full subscribers - read on for news stories, including new plans for the former Talisman Mountain Resort property, Bruce County’s focus for the upcoming AMO conference, who Owen Sound is sending to AMO, the return of an environmental book club, and a lot more.

~ Miranda

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