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News and updates involving Bluewater District School Board, McDonald's Restaurant, City of Owen Sound, Georgian Bay Community School, CFUW, the former Ryerson Park, and more

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Feb 24, 2026
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A sunny, frigid early February day at the main entrance to Saugeen Beach in Sauble Beach. Photo credit: Andrew Koshan

Today’s Letter to the Editor is a data-heavy read with charts, percentages, and statistical modelling, and that’s precisely the point.

Reader and independent researcher David Clark argues that population projections should rest on measurable trends, not optimism or assumption.

In the ongoing discussion about whether Owen Sound is on track for significant growth — including the goal of reaching 30,000 residents by 2030 — the numbers, he says, deserve scrutiny.

Letter: Myth-staken Belief in Owen Sound’s Burgeoning Population Growth

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8:06 AM
Letter: Myth-staken Belief in Owen Sound’s Burgeoning Population Growth

This opinion piece, I offer, as a companion to David McLeish’s excellent analysis of the supposed recent explosive growth of Owen Sound’s population, and predicted high, continued growth as recently espoused by the mayor.

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