Tues Aug 6: Business Owner Appeals for City's Attention to Condition of Downtown

Plus: Reports from Lee Manor, Wiarton Homecoming, Emancipation Festival, and more

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Two people lay unconscious on the 8th St E sidewalk mid-afternoon Friday.

“I wish I didn’t have to write this, but I have to share my frustration with downtown Owen Sound, an area now heavily populated with addicts and the unhoused.

Our mayor suggests it isn’t the city’s responsibility, but I question his interpretation of his role as mayor. The city's well-being should be front and centre.”

In this letter to the editor, a downtown business owner shares a few of their recent experiences and questions why it feels little can be done.

Public Notices

• Leaf and Yard Waste Compost Site Closed Tuesday, August 6 through Friday, August 9 (City of Owen Sound)

• Southampton Beach posted unsafe for swimming (Grey Bruce Public Health)

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In this edition, you’ll find updates on Wiarton’s Homecoming celebrations, Grey County’s three long-term care homes, a reptile show and exhibit coming to town, a sold-out Owen Sound play heading to Collingwood, Owen Sound’s Emancipation Festival, and more.

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