Weds Feb 18 – Local News, Views & Events in Owen Sound & Across Grey-Bruce

News and updates involving Grey County, Municipality of Meaford, Owen Sound Attack, South Bruce Peninsula's former Mayor, Chippewas of Nawash, Bruce Power, and more

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“A super zoom lens shot @ 600 mm ocal length to capture the ice fishermen action way out on the sound.” Photo and caption: David Strutt

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Keep Reading

… for original reporting and curated news, obituaries, weather, local governance, and what’s happening in local events.

Today: the outcome of a former Mayor’s defamation lawsuit against a critic, funding for a new Indigenous primary care clinic in Neyaashiinigmiing, more info on Meaford’s 2026 budget, highlights from last week’s Grey County Council meeting, and a lot more from Owen Sound and around Grey-Bruce.

Miranda Miller
Editor

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