Tues Feb 17 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound

News and updates involving South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Public Library, Meaford Council, Owen Sound Attack, West Grey, and more

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South Bruce OPP say they checked approximately 400 snowmobiles over the weekend and noted “outstanding trail permit compliance.” OPP caution that warmer weather may change the availability of trails in the next few days and ask snowmobilers to pay attention to the trail map before heading out. Source: West Region OPP.

As we return from the Family Day weekend — a time centred on togetherness and reflection — many parents are carrying forward the hopes they hold for their children’s futures. For some families, those hopes come with added layers of uncertainty and resilience.

Sara-Lynne Leask, a Bruce County mother of three, is raising and advocating for two children with intellectual and physical disabilities.

In this candid and deeply personal column, she explores how parental goals evolve as children approach adulthood, the realities that follow the “magic age” of 18, and the broader challenges families face navigating disability, employment, and support systems.

Public Notices

• The City of Owen Sound will hold a Public Information Centre (PIC) for the 16th Street East Pedestrian Tunnel Rehabilitation and Multi-Use Path Expansion, on February 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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