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Concours d’Lemon turns heads in Owen Sound
It was a car show like no other on Saturday in Owen Sound, where bribing the judges was encouraged, and the prizes handed out included everything from pasta sauce and olives, to spam and potato chips. And in a display of just how backwards the Concours d’Lemons was, top prize went to the most mundane […]
Spilled chemicals contained at hazardous waste day in Owen Sound
Chemicals spilled in the trunk of a car at Saturday’s household hazardous waste day on Saturday were contained and the vehicle’s owner was sent to hospital as a precaution. The on-duty crew from the Owen Sound Fire Department was dispatched to the hazardous waste day at the public works yard in the city’s industrial park […]
Silver C’s to hold second Thanksgiving Food Drive in Owen Sound
The Silver C’s, Caring Canadians, will be back collecting donations at some Owen Sound grocery stores in the coming weeks for their second annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The organization of retired men, which meets for fellowship on Tuesday mornings at the Royal Canadian Legion in Owen Sound, are scheduled to be at local grocery stores […]
Grey County getting expert assistance for climate adaptation plan
Grey County will get some outside expertise as it works to put together a plan on how it can prepare for the more frequent and more damaging effects of weather events caused by climate change. On Thursday, county council voted in favour of spending close to $30,000 to purchase a Building Adaptive Resilient Communities membership […]
Y calling for Peace Medal nominations
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is looking for the next local recipient of the YMCA Peace Medal. Residents are invited to visit ymcaowensound.on.ca/peace-week and nominate a deserving person or group for this award before Friday, October 18. The prestigious YMCA Peace Medal honours people of all ages from coast to coast who are […]
‘Stargazer John’ giving talks at Owen Sound library
“Astronomy Talks with Stargazer John” will take place at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Sept. 17 and Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. September’s “Eclipse and Aurora Spectacular” features images of April’s total solar eclipse and brilliant video footage of the auroral display in May, taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “Moons […]
Sip Starbucks coffee and bid to help Save ‘n Sound
Safe ‘n Sound invites people to register for its fundraising auction, Sip and Support, taking place Sept. 28 at Harmony Centre in Owen Sound from 2 to 4 p.m. in “The Hall.” Attendees will be offerred Starbucks coffee or tea, baked goods and items to bid on, with proceeds going towards the charitable organization’s homeless […]
Gardening demonstrations coming to city library
Registration is suggested to attend three gardening demonstrations held the third Tuesday of the month at Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library starting Sept. 17. September’s garden demonstration is about the importance of soil health. Attendees will learn why it’s important to understand your soil type, improve the soil ecosystem and add nutrients […]
Citizen calls council limits on speech ‘undemocratic’
Owen Sound city council on Monday finalized its July decision to reduce how long speakers may address council and committees, and to only include items on the agenda that are within council’s jurisdiction. During public question period though, an Owen Sound citizen called those moves “undemocratic.” There were other procedural bylaw changes that council approved, […]
Unexpected funding for upgraded water pipes for RCA apartment complex
The apartment complex proposed for the former RCA lands in the city will benefit from an unanticipated nearly $1.8-million provincial grant from a provincial fund for water system development to get housing built faster. Owen Sound staff applied early this year for about $2.4 million in eligible expenses to the Housing Enabling Water System Fund, […]