Tues June 16: What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
News and updates involving Owen Sound Emancipation Festival, CMHA Grey Bruce, Grey County Council, Grey Bruce Public Health, Saugeen Shores Police, Southampton Concert Band and more
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In this fifth column in his limited series ‘Our Town,’ David McLeish examines some of the policies meant to protect Owen Sound’s downtown — and why they haven’t.
From the City’s incorporation and provincial planning policy to downtown investments, eastside retail development, and the City’s Official Plan, there are a lot of moving parts.
Take a look:
Public Notice
Notice of Temporary Parking Restrictions and Road Closure on Bayfield Street - Municipality of Meaford
Georgian Bluffs is grading gravel roads and applying calcium chloride dust suppressant across the Township over the next two weeks.
Closed for repairs: Concession 2 Bridge in Chatsworth Township located at fire number 395953 Conc 2, starting June 22, 2026 through to October 30, 2026. No through access.
There is road construction work planned for Bruce Road 19 from June 15 to 25, 2026.
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Today’s edition includes a City staff report on progress in the River District, a look ahead at the 164th Owen Sound Emancipation Festival, recent reports from Saugeen Shores Police, highlights and key decisions from Grey County Council, minor field lacrosse scores and more — over a dozen local news stories for the most complete look across the region.
Miranda Miller
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