Tues Aug 27: News + Community Poll on Harbour Wall Camping

Plus: Local events this week include Midweek Music in Owen Sound, a Big Canoe Evening Paddle in Meaford, a Community Dinner in Kimberley, and a lot more

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Photo source: David Strutt, Facebook

We kick things off today with a community poll. The annual debate over free waterfront camping rages again on social media as fishermen in town for the Salmon Spectacular set up camp along the harbour wall.

In addition to the stark contrast in the experience and expense for Summerfolk campers a little more than a week ago, ethical questions are swirling around the blind eye turned to well-to-do campers while unhoused community members are shooed out of the public eye.

What’s your take? We’re only allowed to offer five poll options, so remember, you can write a letter to the editor to expand on your position.

Public Notices

• South Bruce Grey Health Center is holding a Community Engagement Session today at 6:00 pm at the Chesley Community Centre. Attendees may register at the door.

• Rockwood Terrace COVID-19 Outbreak Declared - 3rd Floor (County of Grey)

• The subject of a missing person notice issued by South Bruce OPP yesterday has been located. Police thank the public for their assistance.

FOUND: Missing Woman Last Seen in Walkerton

Full subscribers - read on for news about a national radio show coming to town, Grey County Warden Brian Milne’s thoughts on the AMO conference, an important reminder from fire services after a recent house fire, the Attack training schedule this week, and more.

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~ Miranda

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