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Letter: While Bank Profits Go National, Rural Towns Like Mildmay Foot the Bill
When big banks call rural branches "inefficient," what they mean is your loyalty no longer matters. A response from Bruce County.
Feb 2
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The Owen Sound Current
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Snow: Mid-winter Reflections
A winter reflection by Peter Middleton, submitted via Neighbourwoods North, explores snow’s vital role in Earth’s climate and why it’s more than just a…
Jan 28
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The Owen Sound Current
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Letter: One Elder's Lessons Learned in EV Dreams & Winter Realities
Shawna Macivor shares what it was like to buy and drive her first electric car later in life — from environmental motivations to real-world charging…
Jan 26
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The Owen Sound Current
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Social Services Are Stretched, But Community Still Shows Up in the Meantime
A cold morning, a pair of socks, and an unexpected moment of care highlight both the cracks in our system and the power of community response.
Jan 22
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Joel Pennington
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It Smells Like Dirt in Here
Master gardener Jennifer Deeks shares an ode to petrichor, the scent of the earth, and the science behind what so many of us love about it.
Jan 20
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Jennifer Deeks
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Letter: Lego Visions a Good Conversation Starter, But Harbour Talks Need Grounded Vision
In this letter to the editor, resident Sasha Fernando responds to a columnist's Lego model vision of what Owen Sound's harbour could be, advocating for…
Jan 18
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The Owen Sound Current
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Making Over Owen Sound's Harbour as a Vibrant Space Where Community Comes Together
Urban designer Christy Hempel continues her series about building strong towns with inspiring examples of vibrant harbour spaces and a Lego model of…
Jan 14
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Christy Hempel
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Supporting Pollinators, All Year Round - NeighbourWoods North
Native plants play a key role in sustaining life through winter. A local gardener shares how pollinator gardens quietly support biodiversity year-round.
Jan 13
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The Owen Sound Current
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Letter: Social Finance & Affordable Housing Group Updates from Institute of Southern Georgian Bay
Marilyn Struthers of the Institute of Southern Georgian Bay outlines local efforts to address the housing crisis through systems change, collaboration…
Jan 12
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The Owen Sound Current
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Between Our Steps: Winter Sounds
Contributor Cathy Hird shares the sounds of our natural world, should we step outside and brave the cold to experience it, in this edition of her…
Jan 11
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Cathy Hird
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Editorial: Owen Sound Needs a Safe Consumption Site — With One Non‑Negotiable Condition
When recovery means walking past open drug use, we’ve failed as a community. Owen Sound must do better for everyone involved.
Jan 8
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Miranda Miller
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Science, Stories, and Stewardship: A Natural Start to 2026 with Owen Sound Field Naturalists
OSFN begin 2026 with a presentation on environmental DNA by Dr. Roman Lanno, local nature programming updates, a featured photography exhibit at the…
Jan 7
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John Dickson
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