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OwenSoundCurrent.com: Your source for what’s really happening in and around Owen Sound. Published by The Ginger Press. Editor @mirandalmwrites.
Grey and Bruce counties will meet Nov. 27 to discuss governance at Grey Bruce Public Health. The report used to justify the province’s takeover from the counties remains unreleased as our publication’s FOI request heads to adjudication. #onpoli #publichealth #municipal #news
Grey & Bruce Counties Call Joint Meeting to Discuss Health Unit Governance
Grey and Bruce counties will meet Nov. 27 to discuss governance at Grey Bruce Public Health. The report used to justify the province’s takeover from the counties remains unreleased.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Grey and Bruce counties will meet Nov. 27 to discuss governance at Grey Bruce Public Health. The report used to justify the province’s takeover from the counties remains unreleased as our publication’s FOI request heads to adjudication. #onpoli #publichealth #municipal #news
Members of the public are invited to a vigil on Dec. 5 in Owen Sound to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and honour lives lost to femicide.
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Vigil for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2025
Members of the public are invited to a vigil on Dec. 5 in Owen Sound to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and honour lives lost to femicide.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Chief Ogimaa Kwe Darlene Johnston has resigned for health reasons. Head Councillor Jessica Keeshig-Martin will serve as Acting Chief during transition. #news
Leadership Transition at Chippewas of Nawash as Chief Johnston Resigns for Health Reasons
Chief Ogimaa Kwe Darlene Johnston has resigned for health reasons. Head Councillor Jessica Keeshig-Martin will serve as Acting Chief during transition.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Chief Ogimaa Kwe Darlene Johnston has resigned for health reasons. Head Councillor Jessica Keeshig-Martin will serve as Acting Chief during transition. #news
Local news updates and submissions involving Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, City of Owen Sound, Grey County Council, Grey Bruce OPP, North Bruce Peninsula Council, and more #news
Tues Nov 25 – Owen Sound & Grey County News
Local news updates and submissions involving Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, City of Owen Sound, Grey County Council, Grey Bruce OPP, North Bruce Peninsula Council, and more
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November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Local news updates and submissions involving Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, City of Owen Sound, Grey County Council, Grey Bruce OPP, North Bruce Peninsula Council, and more #news
Ontario’s police watchdog has launched an investigation into an Owen Sound incident involving a man injured during police interaction. #owensound #opp #news
SIU Investigating After Man Injured During OPP Call to Owen Sound Retirement Home
Ontario’s police watchdog has launched an investigation into an Owen Sound incident involving a man injured during police interaction.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Ontario’s police watchdog has launched an investigation into an Owen Sound incident involving a man injured during police interaction. #owensound #opp #news
A donation of native trees sparked a fast-moving collaboration between NeighbourWoods North, Georgian Bluffs, RF King Excavating, and Brightshores hospital, showing what's possible with cooperation. #letters
Letter: It Takes a Community
A donation of native trees sparked a fast-moving collaboration between NeighbourWoods North, Georgian Bluffs, RF King Excavating, and Brightshores hospital, showing what's possible with cooperation.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A donation of native trees sparked a fast-moving collaboration between NeighbourWoods North, Georgian Bluffs, RF King Excavating, and Brightshores hospital, showing what's possible with cooperation. #letters
Local news updates and submissions involving Grey County, NeighbourWoods North, Owen Sound Council, Municipality of Meaford, Owen Sound Attack, GSCA and more. #owensound #news
Mon Nov 24 – Owen Sound & Area News, Opinion, Events
Local news updates and submissions involving Grey County, NeighbourWoods North, Owen Sound Council, Municipality of Meaford, Owen Sound Attack, GSCA and more
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November 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Local news updates and submissions involving Grey County, NeighbourWoods North, Owen Sound Council, Municipality of Meaford, Owen Sound Attack, GSCA and more. #owensound #news
Owen Sound’s Community Services Committee tackled trees, turf, a commemorative forest, and Bill 60 at its most recent meeting. #municipal #news #owensound
Lacrosse Turf, Derby Camping & Tree Policy Among Key Topics at Owen Sound Community Services Committee
Owen Sound’s Community Services Committee tackled trees, turf, a commemorative forest, and Bill 60 at its Nov. 19 meeting.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Owen Sound’s Community Services Committee tackled trees, turf, a commemorative forest, and Bill 60 at its most recent meeting. #municipal #news #owensound
Current H2 is inviting all stakeholders including community residents to an in-person Public Meeting on December 4 at Sydenham Campus in Owen Sound. #news #owensound
Public Notice: Current H2 Inc. to Host Public Meeting on Hydrogen Peaker Project in Owen Sound
Current H2 is inviting all stakeholders including community residents to an in-person Public Meeting on December 4 at Sydenham Campus in Owen Sound.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Current H2 is inviting all stakeholders including community residents to an in-person Public Meeting on December 4 at Sydenham Campus in Owen Sound. #news #owensound
United Way data reveals deepening affordability challenges in Bruce Grey as households fall behind on heat and electricity earlier in the winter season than usual. #greybruce #news
More Bruce Grey Families Starting This Winter Already Behind on Utility Bills, New Data Shows
United Way data reveals deepening affordability challenges in Bruce Grey as households fall behind on heat and electricity earlier in the winter season than usual.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
United Way data reveals deepening affordability challenges in Bruce Grey as households fall behind on heat and electricity earlier in the winter season than usual. #greybruce #news
Local news updates and submissions involving City of Owen Sound, Safe 'N Sound, Institute of Southern Georgian Bay, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, BWDSB, and more #owensound #greycounty #news
Weds Nov 19 – Owen Sound & Grey County News
Local news updates and submissions involving City of Owen Sound, Safe 'N Sound, Institute of Southern Georgian Bay, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, BWDSB, and more
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November 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Local news updates and submissions involving City of Owen Sound, Safe 'N Sound, Institute of Southern Georgian Bay, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, BWDSB, and more #owensound #greycounty #news
The Social Finance & Housing Group of the Institute of Southern Georgian Bay shares feedback submitted to the City of Owen Sound on proposed amendment to Owen Sound’s Official Plan. #owensound #news
Letter: Suggestions to Strengthen Housing Supports in City of Owen Sound's Official Plan Update
The Social Finance & Housing Group of the Institute of Southern Georgian Bay shares feedback submitted to the City of Owen Sound on proposed amendment to Owen Sound’s Official Plan.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The Social Finance & Housing Group of the Institute of Southern Georgian Bay shares feedback submitted to the City of Owen Sound on proposed amendment to Owen Sound’s Official Plan. #owensound #news
Trustees Jane Thomson and Jan Johnstone will continue to lead the Bluewater board after being acclaimed to their roles for a sixth straight year. #education #news
Thomson and Johnstone Acclaimed to Sixth Term as Chair and Vice-Chair of Bluewater School Board
Trustees Jane Thomson and Jan Johnstone will continue to lead the Bluewater board after being acclaimed to their roles for a sixth straight year.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Trustees Jane Thomson and Jan Johnstone will continue to lead the Bluewater board after being acclaimed to their roles for a sixth straight year. #education #news
In response to the region’s deepening housing crisis, Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) has announced plans to incubate a new not-for-profit corporation dedicated to supporting community-led housing projects across Grey and Bruce counties. #news #housing
Community Foundation Grey Bruce Unveils Plans for New Local Housing Development Corporation
CFGB announces plan to support affordable housing through new Community Development Corporation for region
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November 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
“Join us for the fourth event in our new Sound Ideas: A Community Education Series—a monthly opportunity to deepen our understanding, spark conversation, and move toward collective action.” #owensound #homeless
You're Invited: Safe 'N Sound Hosting Public Session on Ending Chronic Homelessness
Join us for the fourth event in our new Sound Ideas: A Community Education Series—a monthly opportunity to deepen our understanding, spark conversation, and move toward collective action.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
“Join us for the fourth event in our new Sound Ideas: A Community Education Series—a monthly opportunity to deepen our understanding, spark conversation, and move toward collective action.” #owensound #homeless
Local news updates and submissions involving South Bruce OPP, CMHA Grey Bruce, local school boards, Skyline, Grey County, and more. #news #owensound #greycounty
Mon Nov 17 – Owen Sound & Area News
Local news updates and submissions involving South Bruce OPP, CMHA Grey Bruce, local school boards, Skyline, Grey County, and more.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Local news updates and submissions involving South Bruce OPP, CMHA Grey Bruce, local school boards, Skyline, Grey County, and more. #news #owensound #greycounty
A Mildmay resident warns that Ontario’s plan to eliminate elected school trustees in favour of centralized oversight risks silencing rural voices and weakening local democracy in education. #opinion #onpoli
Letter: The Province Calls It “Efficiency.” Rural Ontario Should Call It What It Is
A Mildmay resident warns that Ontario’s plan to eliminate elected school trustees in favour of centralized oversight risks silencing rural voices and weakening local democracy in education.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
A request for a full development charge exemption was partially approved by Grey County, allowing only the first phase of a large rental project to proceed under current policy. #localpolitics #news
Grey County Approves Development Charge Exemption for First Phase of 712-Unit Skyline Rental Project in Owen Sound
A request for a full development charge exemption was partially approved by Grey County, allowing only the first phase of a large rental project to proceed under current policy.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
A request for a full development charge exemption was partially approved by Grey County, allowing only the first phase of a large rental project to proceed under current policy. #localpolitics #news
As Ontario overhauls its conservation system, questions emerge about what’s lost in the name of “efficiency,” and what it means for Grey Sauble’s future.
#greybruce #owensound #gsca #news #onpoli
#greybruce #owensound #gsca #news #onpoli
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
As Ontario overhauls its conservation system, questions emerge about what’s lost in the name of “efficiency,” and what it means for Grey Sauble’s future.
#greybruce #owensound #gsca #news #onpoli
#greybruce #owensound #gsca #news #onpoli
Letter: A resident urges Owen Sound Council to adopt stronger, mandatory affordable housing commitments ahead of the Nov. 24 Special Official Plan Amendment Meeting, and provides specific ways to do it.
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Letter: City of Owen Sound Cannot 'Take a Pass' on Affordable Housing Action
A resident urges Owen Sound Council to adopt stronger, mandatory affordable housing commitments ahead of the Nov. 24 Special Official Plan Amendment Meeting, and provides specific ways to do it.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Letter: A resident urges Owen Sound Council to adopt stronger, mandatory affordable housing commitments ahead of the Nov. 24 Special Official Plan Amendment Meeting, and provides specific ways to do it.
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#opinion #housing #owensound
Local news updates, public notices, opinion, obituaries and upcoming events for Owen Sound, Meaford, Georgian Bluffs and area readers. #news
Thurs Nov 13 – Local News, Opinion & Weekend Events
Local news updates, public notices, opinion, obituaries and upcoming events for Owen Sound, Meaford, Georgian Bluffs and area readers
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November 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Local news updates, public notices, opinion, obituaries and upcoming events for Owen Sound, Meaford, Georgian Bluffs and area readers. #news
Local news updates and contributions involving Grey County, Barry's Construction, Hockey Fest 2025, Grey Bruce OPP, City of Owen Sound, and more. #news
Tues Nov 11 – Remembrance Day, Local News & Upcoming Events
Local news updates and contributions involving Grey County, Barry's Construction, Hockey Fest 2025, Grey Bruce OPP, City of Owen Sound, and more
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November 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Local news updates and contributions involving Grey County, Barry's Construction, Hockey Fest 2025, Grey Bruce OPP, City of Owen Sound, and more. #news
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s destruction, a wide-reaching relief campaign has begun mobilizing across Southern Ontario — and it’s coming to Grey County. Chef Roger Mooking and Olympian Donovan Bailey are leading a relief drive for communities in western Jamaica. #news
Roger Mooking and Donovan Bailey Lead Jamaica Relief Drive With Local Drop-Off in Berkeley
Chef Roger Mooking and Olympian Donovan Bailey are leading a relief drive for communities in western Jamaica. Grey County residents can donate at Rocklands Market in Berkeley on November 16.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s destruction, a wide-reaching relief campaign has begun mobilizing across Southern Ontario — and it’s coming to Grey County. Chef Roger Mooking and Olympian Donovan Bailey are leading a relief drive for communities in western Jamaica. #news
Grey Bruce OPP is now using Municipal 511 for 24/7 road closure alerts, integrating police information with real-time navigation tools like Google Maps and Waze. #greybruce #news
Grey Bruce OPP Now Posting Emergency Road Closures to Municipal 511
Grey Bruce OPP is now using Municipal 511 for 24/7 road closure alerts, integrating police information with real-time navigation tools like Google Maps and Waze.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Grey Bruce OPP is now using Municipal 511 for 24/7 road closure alerts, integrating police information with real-time navigation tools like Google Maps and Waze. #greybruce #news
The Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force is recruiting volunteers for the 2026 tax season to help deliver free tax filing support through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Training is provided. #news
Volunteer Drive Underway for Free Tax Filing Program in Bruce and Grey
The Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force is recruiting volunteers for the 2026 tax season to help deliver free tax filing support through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Training is provided.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force is recruiting volunteers for the 2026 tax season to help deliver free tax filing support through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Training is provided. #news