Weds Apr 29: Local News, Notices & Events

News and updates involving Bruce Trail Conservancy, the Sharif Rahman case, Bruce Power, City of Owen Sound, Municipality of Meaford, Southampton BIA, and a lot more

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Hydro One workers felling a diseased tree on 4th Ave East last week. Photo credit: Edward Matthews

Yesterday, we asked readers: What local issue matters most to you in the 2026 municipal election?

You can still weigh in here.

And before we get to the News, the City of Owen Sound’s Council Meeting on Monday resulted in a flurry of public notices you may be interested in:

• Notice of Intention to Amend the City’s By-law to Govern the Proceedings of Council and Committees

• City Updates to the Short-Term Rental By-law Support Tourism and Community Safety

• Notice of Intention to Amend the City’s By-law to Regulate the Use of Election Campaign Signs

• Notice of Intention to Consider Disposing of Municipal Property

The Municipality of Meaford has also given notice of a Special Meeting of Council and a Public Meeting both happening on Monday, May 4. Click through each link for those agendas.

Public Notice

• Roadside Pesticide Use in 2026 - Bruce County

• Georgian Bluffs is Rolling out Waste Carts Beginning in July - Township of Georgian Bluffs

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Today, you’ll find reports on updates to the City of Owen Sound’s short-term rentals by-law, charges for a Hanover man, Bruce Trail Conservancy launches its most ambitious campaign yet at the former Talisman Resort, and a lot more.

Miranda Miller
Editor

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