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A recent decision by City Council to renovate the Farmers’ Market washroom for $75,000 has reignited debate over public washroom access in the River District.
In this Letter to the Editor, Owen Sound resident Jim Hutton argues that the plan addresses only daytime needs, leaving unhoused residents and others without 24-hour facilities.
He urges Council to consider alternatives, such as the Portland Loo, a proven model used in several Canadian municipalities.
Letter: Owen Sound’s Public Washroom Plan Misses the Mark, Says Resident
Jim Hutton questions Owen Sound Council's decision to invest $75,000 in public washrooms that will not be open 24/7 and shares a solution municipalities across Canada are implementing.
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River District Board of Management Meeting Rescheduled from November 12 to November 26, 2025 - City of Owen Sound
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