Weds Feb 25 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
News and updates involving Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services, Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound Police Service, City Council, GB Poverty Task Force and more
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This Letter to the Editor tackles a difficult and deeply personal subject.
Drawing on a conversation in a coffee shop, Owen Sound’s Joachim Ostertag reflects on how sexual violence reverberates far beyond the immediate harm, and how it is shaping relationships, intimacy, and the responsibilities men carry today.
It’s a thoughtful and challenging read about empathy, accountability, and the cultural change still needed.
Letter: What Is Being Lost to Sexual Violence
A letter from Joachim Ostertag explores the lasting impact of sexual violence on relationships and the role men must play in change.
Public Notices
Notice: Sale of Land in Owen Sound: 1308 7th Avenue A West with easements (see notice for details) - Grey County
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Today: Council seeks more data on how much medical calls are costing Fire Services; the City reports on the volume of FOI requests it received last year; a major quest for one class of Arran Tara Elementary School students, Brightshores reports on the impact its Wellness Centre has had on repeat emergency visits for mental health crises; and a lot more.
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Miranda Miller
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