Weds July 8: What's Happening In Owen Sound & Grey-Bruce
News and updates involving Saugeen Ojibway Nation, a new doctor in Wiarton, Owen Sound's Hottest Street Sale, local sports updates, Kincardine lagoon sludge (yes, really), and more
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We kick things off today with the latest in the Our Town series, from David McLeish.
The City lists Owen Sound's average household income as $77,300 in informational and promotional materials. But averages hide as much as they reveal, McLeish says. In his latest column, he walks through the after-tax and median figures — and the widening income gap with Cobourg, Collingwood, Georgian Bluffs, and Ontario — to show what residents here actually earn.
Our Town: Owen Sound's Average Income Is $77,300. Most Residents Earn Far Less.
The Median After-Tax Household Income in Owen Sound is $57,600 — half make more, half make less. This value is $20,000 less than the figure reported by the City. If you were thinking of opening a business in the city, I suggest that this number would be more important to you than the Average Before-Tax Income.
Today's full edition carries real range. Alongside our lead, the Saugeen Ojibway Nation's statement on Canada's Nuclear Energy Strategy, you'll find a full slate of Community & Culture reporting, showcasing and celebrating happenings in Leith, Port Elgin, Ripley, Wiarton, and right here in Owen Sound.
Beyond that, you’ll find more than a dozen reports spanning Grey and Bruce counties. Dig in.
Miranda Miller
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