Weds July 3: Let's Talk About Owen Sound's 'Vision 2050' Project

Plus: What's happening at the Library, South Bruce OPP's latest reports, Grey Bruce OPP long weekend charges, a $50,000 sponsorship deal for Grey Roots & more

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A $50,000 naming sponsorship deal accepted by County Council will allow for the theatre at Grey Roots Museum and Archives to be improved over three years. See more below. Image credit: Grey Roots

Dearest Gentle Readers,*

Let’s talk about ‘Future Owen Sound: Vision 2050.’

The City of Owen Sound has engaged a consultant for up to $80,000 to help us collectively develop our vision of what this town could be 26 years from now.

Part of this consultation is the community survey happening now until July 12.

First things first…

*I fell into the Bridgerton wormhole recently and had to try that on for size just once. Promise to never do it again🤞🏼, and high-five if you got the reference. Now, back to our very own Ton.

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Speaking of, we have another reader response to Anne Dondertman’s letter, How Can We Reverse Owen Sound's Decline?

We’re happy to provide a space for productive community exchanges. Keep it coming!

~ Miranda

P.S. Is there nothing at all happening on Saturday? That can’t be right. Shoot me an email if you know of events happening this weekend that you don’t see listed below.

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