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Call for Artists: Owen Sound Art Banner Exhibit Prepares for 20th Anniversary
The Owen Sound Art Banner Exhibit invites artists to submit work for its 20th anniversary in 2026. Submissions are open now for this major public art…
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Mon Dec 1 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound This Week
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Grey County, Owen Sound Attack, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, Ginger Press, Brightshores…
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Miranda Miller
Eleanor’s Lullaby: A Mother’s Song of Thanks for Her Nurse’s Lasting Impact
After a C-section, a local mother wrote a poem-turned-lullaby for the nurse who helped her heal. Read their story and hear the song.
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Miranda Miller
The Dark of Night
Brendan Mulroy writes of the creatures, folklore, and superstition around nighttime, then issues a challenge for readers. Enjoy this column from…
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Fri Nov 28 – Top News Stories & What's Happening in Owen Sound + Grey County
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Grey Bruce Public Health, City of Owen Sound, Municipality of Meaford, Grey Bruce OPP, Owen…
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Miranda Miller
Georgian Bluffs Man Charged After Police Say He Fled Arrest and Stole Vehicle
A 31-year-old Georgian Bluffs man has been charged after police say he fled arrest and stole a vehicle in Owen Sound. The accused was arrested after a…
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Di Castri and Strader Return as Bruce-Grey Catholic Board Chair and Vice-Chair
The appointments of Lori Di Castri and Linda Strader as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board for the 2025–2026 term…
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Miranda Miller
Thurs Nov 27 – Local News & Weekend Events
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Owen Sound Council, Grey Bruce OPP, Owen Sound Police Service, Chippewas of Nawash, West Grey …
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Miranda Miller
Public Meeting on Owen Sound's Official Plan Update Draws Calls for Stronger Housing Commitments
Council held both mandatory public meetings on Official Plan changes on Monday, hours apart. Residents pushed for clearer language and more tools to…
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Miranda Miller
Owen Sound Rolls Out New Garbage Bag Tag Design With QR Codes and Weatherproofing
Owen Sound residents will begin seeing new square garbage bag tags with weatherproofing and updated features as part of ongoing service changes.
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Grey Bruce OPP Advise Against Non-Essential Travel Thursday Due to Snow Squalls
Grey Bruce OPP is warning of up to 40 cm of snow and dangerous driving conditions on Thursday, advising residents to avoid travel unless absolutely…
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Owen Sound Emergency Communications Centre Moves to Next Generation 9-1-1 System
The Owen Sound Emergency Communications Centre has transitioned to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), upgrading to a digital system that will support…
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Miranda Miller
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