Tues Dec 23 – Owen Sound & Area News
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Between now and the New Year, we’re reflecting on issues and events that inspired community conversations this past year.
Today, we look back on Jim Hutton’s questions about Owen Sound Council’s decision to invest $75,000 in renovating public washrooms that will not be open 24/7. He proposed a solution that municipalities across Canada are implementing.
Letter: Owen Sound’s Public Washroom Plan Misses the Mark, Says Resident
The issue of public washroom availability in the River District has been seeking a solution for at least two years. On October 27, 2025, the Council voted to renovate the Farmers’ Market washroom at a cost of $75,000 based on a Staff Report.
Public Notices
What’s Open & Closed in Owen Sound this Holiday Season - City of Owen Sound
Holiday Office Hours 2025 - Grey County
Holiday Office Hours 2025 - Bruce County
Keep reading for upcoming events, obituaries, and local news, including:
a farewell message from another independent news source as they plan to cease operations on Dec 31,
an update from the province’s special advisors on restructuring the Grey Bruce Health Unit board,
highlights and key decisions from the City of Owen Sound’s most recent Operations Committee meeting,
a major arrest in a Collingwood jewelry store theft,
and a lot more.
~ Miranda Miller, Editor
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