Weds Mar 18 – Local News, Views & Events
News and updates involving City of Owen Sound, Grey County, Owen Sound Attack, Wiarton Council, Chi-Cheemaun, ElectHER Now, Owen Sound Minor Baseball and more
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We open today with the official launch of the Chi-Cheemaun’s 2026 season — and a Bruce County reader’s response to PETA’s suggestions for replacing Wiarton Willie with a hologram, robot, or even costumed children.
It’s a wry, very local response that pokes a bit of fun while raising a broader question about where advocacy efforts are best focused.
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Today, you’ll find updates on the search for missing man James Van-Veen, Owen Sound’s opposition to Grey County’s plan to download roads, charges for a local man who made a weapon with a 3D printer, and a lot more.
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