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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.
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
Owen Sound Little Theatre (OSLT) is excited to announce the opening of its landmark 65th season with the classic musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. #artsculture #news
A Fairy Tale Comes to Life: Local Talent Shines in OSLT’s 'Cinderella' at the Roxy Theatre
Owen Sound Little Theatre (OSLT) is excited to announce the opening of its landmark 65th season with the classic musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Owen Sound Little Theatre (OSLT) is excited to announce the opening of its landmark 65th season with the classic musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. #artsculture #news
Jim Hutton of Owen Sound encourages residents and local decision-makers to look west and consider The Colwood Model as the family physician shortage in our region reaches crisis levels. #healthcare #doctorshortage #opinion
Letter: We Must Consider a Bold Solution for the Family Doctor Shortage in Owen Sound
Jim Hutton of Owen Sound encourages residents and local decision-makers to look west and consider The Colwood Model as the family physician shortage in our region reaches crisis levels.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Jim Hutton of Owen Sound encourages residents and local decision-makers to look west and consider The Colwood Model as the family physician shortage in our region reaches crisis levels. #healthcare #doctorshortage #opinion
Local news updates involving the Bruce Grey Owen Sound Federal Liberal Association, Owen Sound Army Cadets, First Student and Unifor, Owen Sound Attack, Grey County, YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce & more. #greybruce #owensound #news
Tues Nov 4 – Owen Sound & Area News, Views and Events
Local news updates involving the Bruce Grey Owen Sound Federal Liberal Association, Owen Sound Army Cadets, First Student and Unifor, Owen Sound Attack, Grey County, YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce & more
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November 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Local news updates involving the Bruce Grey Owen Sound Federal Liberal Association, Owen Sound Army Cadets, First Student and Unifor, Owen Sound Attack, Grey County, YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce & more. #greybruce #owensound #news
School bus drivers in Owen Sound and Kincardine could be off the job as of Monday, November 10, if contract talks between their union and employer do not reach a resolution. #news
First Student Bus Drivers in Owen Sound and Kincardine Could Strike Nov. 10
Bus drivers in Owen Sound and Kincardine vote overwhelmingly for strike mandate; union cites unpaid time and low wages.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
School bus drivers in Owen Sound and Kincardine could be off the job as of Monday, November 10, if contract talks between their union and employer do not reach a resolution. #news
The Owen Sound Cenotaph will be guarded in silence by Army Cadets in a Remembrance Day vigil on November 10. Public attendance is welcome. #owensound #news
Army Cadets to Hold Evening Vigil at Owen Sound Cenotaph on November 10
The Owen Sound Cenotaph will be guarded in silence by Army Cadets in a Remembrance Day vigil on November 10. Public attendance is welcome.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The Owen Sound Cenotaph will be guarded in silence by Army Cadets in a Remembrance Day vigil on November 10. Public attendance is welcome. #owensound #news
A new food drive led by the local Liberal association hopes to ease pressure on food banks as nearly 1 in 5 Grey-Bruce households face food insecurity. #greybruce #news
Local Liberals Going Door-to-Door for Food Drive in Owen Sound, Meaford & Wiarton
A new food drive led by the local Liberal association hopes to ease pressure on food banks as nearly 1 in 5 Grey-Bruce households face food insecurity.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A new food drive led by the local Liberal association hopes to ease pressure on food banks as nearly 1 in 5 Grey-Bruce households face food insecurity. #greybruce #news
Local news updates involving Safe N' Sound, City of Owen Sound, Grey County, Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library, St. Mary's Mustangs, Owen Sound Attack, and more. #greybruce #owensound #news
Mon Nov 3 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
Local news updates involving Safe N' Sound, City of Owen Sound, Grey County, Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library, St. Mary's Mustangs, Owen Sound Attack, and more
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November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Local news updates involving Safe N' Sound, City of Owen Sound, Grey County, Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library, St. Mary's Mustangs, Owen Sound Attack, and more. #greybruce #owensound #news
Grey County and Safe ‘N Sound are coordinating expanded homelessness supports in Owen Sound this winter, including 24-hour shelter access and more nightly accommodations. #news
Safe ‘N Sound and Grey County Expand Winter Shelter Services, Launch New Outreach Pilot
Grey County and Safe ‘N Sound are coordinating expanded homelessness supports this winter, including 24-hour shelter access and more nightly accommodations.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Grey County and Safe ‘N Sound are coordinating expanded homelessness supports in Owen Sound this winter, including 24-hour shelter access and more nightly accommodations. #news
South Bruce OPP have laid impaired driving charges against two individuals following separate incidents near Brockton on October 24 and 26, 2025. Both drivers are scheduled to appear in court. #greybruce #news
Two Drivers Charged with Impaired Operation in Separate Brockton Incidents
South Bruce OPP have laid impaired driving charges against two individuals following separate incidents near Brockton on October 24 and 26, 2025. Both drivers are scheduled to appear in court.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
South Bruce OPP have laid impaired driving charges against two individuals following separate incidents near Brockton on October 24 and 26, 2025. Both drivers are scheduled to appear in court. #greybruce #news
The United Way offers free, confidential financial guidance year-round. This Financial Literacy Month, the organization is encouraging residents to start talking about money and take control of their finances. #news
United Way Highlights Year-Round Financial Help During Financial Literacy Month
UW offers free, confidential financial guidance year-round. This Financial Literacy Month, the organization is encouraging residents to start talking about money and take control of their finances.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The United Way offers free, confidential financial guidance year-round. This Financial Literacy Month, the organization is encouraging residents to start talking about money and take control of their finances. #news
Over $171,000 was awarded in this round of community grants, and over $149,000 in capital grants, bringing the total distributed to community groups and projects this year over $1 million. #news
Community Foundation Grey Bruce Provided Over $1 Million in Local Grants in 2025
Over $171,000 was awarded in this round of community grants, and over $149,000 in capital grants, bringing the total distributed to community groups and projects this year over $1 million.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Over $171,000 was awarded in this round of community grants, and over $149,000 in capital grants, bringing the total distributed to community groups and projects this year over $1 million. #news
Local news updates involving Grey County, Meaford Council, North Bruce Peninsula, musician Kaleb Hikele, CBC anchor Heather Hiscox, OSHaRE, and more. #owensound #news
Weds Oct 29 – Owen Sound & Area News
Local news updates involving Grey County, Meaford Council, North Bruce Peninsula, musician Kaleb Hikele, CBC anchor Heather Hiscox, OSHaRE, and more
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October 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Local news updates involving Grey County, Meaford Council, North Bruce Peninsula, musician Kaleb Hikele, CBC anchor Heather Hiscox, OSHaRE, and more. #owensound #news
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. #opinion #letters
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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October 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
In this interview, Canadian folk-rocker Kaleb Hikele talks about his new album Storytelling, his love of small-town shows, and his upcoming performance at The Rumpus Room in Owen Sound. #music #news
Kaleb Hikele Brings His Storytelling Tour & Heart for Small-Town Music to Owen Sound
Canadian folk-rocker Kaleb Hikele talks about his new album Storytelling, his love of small-town shows, and his upcoming performance at The Rumpus Room in Owen Sound.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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After more than 40 years on air, CBC’s Heather Hiscox returns to her roots, sharing reflections on community, curiosity, and what she hopes comes next for her — and for local media in Canada — in this exclusive interview. #cbc #heatherhiscox
Heather Hiscox on the Power of Place, Her Love of Canada & What Comes Next
After more than 40 years on air, CBC’s Heather Hiscox returns to her roots, sharing reflections on community, curiosity, and what she hopes comes next for her — and for local media in Canada.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
After more than 40 years on air, CBC’s Heather Hiscox returns to her roots, sharing reflections on community, curiosity, and what she hopes comes next for her — and for local media in Canada — in this exclusive interview. #cbc #heatherhiscox
In an exclusive interview, CBC anchor Heather Hiscox shares memories of her early days at CFOS in Owen Sound and reflects on the importance of community storytelling, ahead of her hometown live broadcast on Oct 28.
#cbcnews #owensound #news
#cbcnews #owensound #news
Heather Hiscox on Her Owen Sound Roots and How Local Radio Shaped a Lifetime in Journalism
In an exclusive interview, CBC anchor Heather Hiscox shares memories of her early days at CFOS in Owen Sound and reflects on the importance of community storytelling.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In an exclusive interview, CBC anchor Heather Hiscox shares memories of her early days at CFOS in Owen Sound and reflects on the importance of community storytelling, ahead of her hometown live broadcast on Oct 28.
#cbcnews #owensound #news
#cbcnews #owensound #news
Editorial - Question Period: Why Getting Answers from City Hall Matters
In Owen Sound, the principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability are being tested as the Mayor refuses to answer questions about conduct, transparency, and public engagement.
#opinion #oped
In Owen Sound, the principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability are being tested as the Mayor refuses to answer questions about conduct, transparency, and public engagement.
#opinion #oped
Question Period: Why Getting Answers from City Hall Matters
In Owen Sound, the principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability are being tested as the Mayor refuses to answer questions about conduct, transparency, and public engagement.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Owen Sound’s Operations Committee heard a request from the Harrison Park Senior Centre to extend city bus service into the park, citing accessibility challenges for seniors, families, and workers.
City of Owen Sound Hears Call for Transit Access Into Harrison Park
Owen Sound’s Operations Committee heard a request from the Harrison Park Senior Centre to extend city bus service into the park, citing accessibility challenges for seniors, families, and workers.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Owen Sound’s Operations Committee heard a request from the Harrison Park Senior Centre to extend city bus service into the park, citing accessibility challenges for seniors, families, and workers.
The 2026 budget will be the first prepared under Ontario’s strong mayor framework. The city has opted out of a public meeting open for community discussion and introduced earlier, tighter timelines for council review. #owensound #budget
Owen Sound’s Budget Process Will Look Very Different This Year Under Strong Mayor Powers
The 2026 budget will be the first prepared under Ontario’s strong mayor framework — without a public meeting open for community discussion and with earlier, tighter timelines for council review.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The 2026 budget will be the first prepared under Ontario’s strong mayor framework. The city has opted out of a public meeting open for community discussion and introduced earlier, tighter timelines for council review. #owensound #budget
Owen Sound plans its first communications strategy, led by a growing City Manager’s office that says it aims to build trust and improve communication by having people come 'directly to the source.' #onpoli #municipalnews
City of Owen Sound Launches Work on Its First External Communications Strategy
Owen Sound plans its first communications strategy, led by a growing City Manager’s office that says it aims to build trust and improve communication by having people come 'directly to the source.'
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October 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Owen Sound plans its first communications strategy, led by a growing City Manager’s office that says it aims to build trust and improve communication by having people come 'directly to the source.' #onpoli #municipalnews
Nearly 700 residents shared detailed visions for a prosperous and vibrant Owen Sound — one that takes care of its people, uses its strengths wisely, and connects every neighbourhood. #vision2050 #owensound #news
Vision 2050 Report Part 6: Residents Call for a Cleaner, Fairer, More Transparent Owen Sound
Nearly 700 residents shared detailed visions for a prosperous and vibrant Owen Sound — one that takes care of its people, uses its strengths wisely, and connects every neighbourhood.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Nearly 700 residents shared detailed visions for a prosperous and vibrant Owen Sound — one that takes care of its people, uses its strengths wisely, and connects every neighbourhood. #vision2050 #owensound #news