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Sustainable Fire Service: A Taxpayer's Perspective on Owen Sound's Path to a Composite Model
Letter to the Editor: Owen Sound resident Jim Hutton makes the case for a composite fire service to serve the city.
Jun 17
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The Owen Sound Current
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Gardening Safety: Avoid These Common Hazards
As far as hobbies go, gardening is generally a peaceful endeavour. But it's not entirely without risk. Master gardener Jennifer Deeks shares tips for…
Jun 17
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Jennifer Deeks
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Our Town: A History of Land-Use Policy and Owen Sound's Downtown
In this fifth column in his limited series 'Our Town,' David McLeish examines some of the policies meant to protect Owen Sound's downtown — and why they…
Jun 15
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The Owen Sound Current
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Restore Health Care to an Acceptable Level, Minister Jones — A Doctor's Letter
Four weeks into the Family Health Team strike, a doctor who referred patients to its services daily takes his case to Queen's Park.
Jun 15
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Our Town: How Owen Sound's Retail Moved From Downtown to Big Boxes Uptown
In this fourth column in his limited series 'Our Town,' David McLeish charts the shift of Owen Sound's retail from downtown to the big-box east side.
Jun 10
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The Owen Sound Current
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Art in Our Region: What’s Happening in June
Your June guide to Grey-Bruce arts: new gallery shows in Owen Sound, Wiarton and Saugeen Shores, plus free Harbour Nights concerts starting June 14.
Jun 9
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Nicole Egan
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A Beautiful Day in the River District: OSHaRE's Growing Role
OSHaRE has grown from serving 60–70 dinners in 2013 to a River District hub offering meals, food rescue, school lunches, and on-site low-barrier…
Jun 8
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The Owen Sound Current
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A Book Lover's Loop Through Grey County's Independent Bookshops
Take a road-trip and tour independent bookshops across Grey County, from Owen Sound and Meaford to Thornbury, Creemore, Markdale, and Williamsford.
Jun 7
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Maryann Thomas
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Opinion: 'Not the City's Job' Isn't the Same as Nothing More to Do on Housing
Editorial: Housing is the county's job, but Owen Sound's mayor shouldn't call worried residents uninformed for questioning housing policy as…
Jun 3
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Miranda Miller
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Our Town: The Manufacturers That Built Owen Sound — and What's Left
In this third column in his limited series 'Our Town,' David McLeish explores the rise and fall of Owen Sound's manufacturers from 1850 to today.
Jun 3
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The Owen Sound Current
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Where Did All the Birds Go?
Peter Middleton checks the grasslands north of Owen Sound for returning migrants this spring — and finds the birds, once abundant, are disappearing.
Jun 3
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The Owen Sound Current
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Letter: 'Fight Ford' Demonstrations Are Growing Across Grey-Bruce and Ontario
Resident Tamara Sargent writes in on the growing "Fight Ford" demonstrations, including a May 30 Owen Sound gathering of about 55 people outside MPP…
Jun 1
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The Owen Sound Current
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