Weds May 8: Fire at the Fairgrounds + Community Plans Healthcare Rally

Plus: Richard-Yves Sitoski shares his experience with the Georgian Shores Songwriters' Circle

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The Owen Sound Agricultural Society’s grandstands and fall fair buildings suffered extensive damage in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

In his latest column, our arts and culture columnist Richard-Yves Sitoski writes about the musical hotbed that is the Grey-Bruce region.

“For some unknown reason, the twin-county area (and I’ll include the western edge of Simcoe as well) is utterly blessed with musicians in all genres. They’re practically coming out of the woodwork, if not the woods themselves,” he muses.

There’s one special category whose efforts deserve special note, he says, and that is the songwriter. In this column, Richard shares his experience with a group devoted to celebrating local original music.

Full subscribers, there’s a lot more for you below, including…

• A report from the Fire Chief and photos of the damage to the Victoria Park grandstands and buildings after an overnight fire

• An invitation from Grey Bruce Health Coalition to join their action to save local healthcare options

• Info from the City of Owen Sound you’ll want to know if you plan on attending the Home and Cottage Expo this weekend

• South Bruce Grey Health Centre responds to concerns about the Durham Hospital

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