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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.
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Owen Sound area news and submissions involving City of Owen Sound, South Grey News, Grey Bruce Health Unit, Meaford Council, Owen Sound Attack, and more

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Tues Dec 23 – Owen Sound & Area News
Owen Sound area news and submissions involving City of Owen Sound, South Grey News, Grey Bruce Health Unit, Meaford Council, Owen Sound Attack, and more
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December 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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After strikes, lockouts, and years of negotiations Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached tentative agreements for two bargaining units.

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Canada Post and mail carriers' union reach tentative agreement
After reaching agreements in principle in November, the parties have finalized the wording of the new deals.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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An early-morning police check on a vehicle stuck in snow on Highway 21 led to charges against two Owen Sound residents — including an arrest on multiple outstanding warrants.

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Owen Sound Pair Charged After Vehicle Found Stuck on Highway 21
An early-morning police check on a vehicle stuck in snow on Highway 21 led to charges against two Owen Sound residents — including an arrest on multiple outstanding warrants.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Three men from the United Kingdom appeared in front of Justice of the Peace Kathryn Kellough in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound this morning.
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Sharif Rahman Case: Evans Family Makes First Appearance in Owen Sound Court
Robert Evans Jr., charged with manslaughter, with his father and uncle as accessories, was extradited from Scotland on Dec 11 and appeared in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on Friday, Dec 12.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Over two years after Sharif Rahman was fatally assaulted outside his restaurant, three men have been extradited from Scotland to face charges in Owen Sound. They are in custody and due in court Dec 12.

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Three Accused in Sharif Rahman Homicide Case Returned to Owen Sound After Extradition from Scotland
Over two years after Sharif Rahman was fatally assaulted outside his restaurant, three men have been extradited from Scotland to face charges in Owen Sound. They are in custody and due in court Dec 12
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December 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Owen Sound area news and submissions involving Grey County Council, City of Owen Sound, CMHA, Grey Bruce Farmers' Week, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, and more

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Thurs Dec 11 – Owen Sound & Area News
Owen Sound area news and submissions involving Grey County Council, City of Owen Sound, CMHA, Grey Bruce Farmers' Week, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, and more
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December 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce closes 2025 with a record $38,400 donation to Bruce Grey Mentorship, supporting youth facing social and emotional challenges. #greybruce #news
Bruce Grey Mentorship Receives Record $38K From Local Women’s Giving Group
100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce closes 2025 with a record $38,400 donation to Bruce Grey Mentorship, supporting youth facing social and emotional challenges.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Sisters of the Jungle author Keriann McGoogan appears in Owen Sound Dec 11, part of OSFN’s full December program. #owensound #news
Winter Wildlife, Book Launches, and Bird Counts Highlight OSFN's December Calendar
Sisters of the Jungle author Keriann McGoogan appears in Owen Sound Dec 11, part of OSFN’s full December program.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Grey County’s 2025 Experimental Acres program supported on-farm climate trials on 265 acres, up from 114 acres in 2024. Staff recommend continued and expanded funding for 2026. #news
Experimental Acres Program Expanded in 2025, Reaching 265 Acres Across Grey County
Grey County’s 2025 Experimental Acres program supported on-farm climate trials on 265 acres, up from 114 acres in 2024. Staff recommend continued and expanded funding for 2026.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Owen Sound Field Naturalists, Harmony Centre, Grey Bruce Farmers' Week, Brightshores Health System, Grey County, and more
Mon Dec 8 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Owen Sound Field Naturalists, Harmony Centre, Grey Bruce Farmers' Week, Brightshores Health System, Grey County, and more
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December 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Huron County officials are voicing concerns about a provincial plan to consolidate conservation authorities. cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/n...
Huron County pushing back on conservation changes
Huron County council will prepare comments against the province's plan to make seven regional conservation authorities
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December 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving West Grey Library, Owen Sound Transportation Company, Home and Community Support Services, Harmony Centre, and more

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Thurs Dec 4 – Local News, Views & Weekend Events
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving West Grey Library, Owen Sound Transportation Company, Home and Community Support Services, Harmony Centre, and more
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December 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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A local real estate team has donated thousands of dollars worth of vital supplies to Home and Community Support Services of Grey Bruce. cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/n...
Local real estate team donates to Home and Community Support Services
The Terri Hastings Real Estate Group provided HCSS with over $18,000 worth of items
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December 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Grey Bruce OPP, Harmony Centre, GBCAT, Owen Sound Attack, 89.3 CFOS, City of Owen Sound, Georgian Bluffs, and more #owensound #news
Weds Dec 3 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound This Week
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Grey Bruce OPP, Harmony Centre, GBCAT, Owen Sound Attack, 89.3 CFOS, City of Owen Sound, Georgian Bluffs, and more
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December 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Fundraising show and sale returns to Harry Lumley Bayshore December 5–7, 2025, featuring over 60 vendors and supporting CMHA Grey Bruce Youth Awareness Programs through $3 admission and donations. #news #owensound
Artisans Holiday Show & Sale Returns to Celebrate Local Creativity While Supporting Youth Mental Health
Fundraising show and sale returns to Harry Lumley Bayshore December 5–7, 2025, featuring over 60 vendors and supporting CMHA Grey Bruce Youth Awareness Programs through $3 admission and donations.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Grey County, Owen Sound Attack, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, Ginger Press, Brightshores Health System & more #news #owensound #greycounty
Mon Dec 1 – What's Happening In & Around Owen Sound This Week
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Grey County, Owen Sound Attack, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, Ginger Press, Brightshores Health System & more
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December 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Grey Bruce Public Health, City of Owen Sound, Municipality of Meaford, Grey Bruce OPP, Owen Sound Attack & more. #news
Fri Nov 28 – Top News Stories & What's Happening in Owen Sound + Grey County
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Grey Bruce Public Health, City of Owen Sound, Municipality of Meaford, Grey Bruce OPP, Owen Sound Attack & more
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November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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The appointments of Lori Di Castri and Linda Strader as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board for the 2025–2026 term were confirmed at a recent meeting. #news
Di Castri and Strader Return as Bruce-Grey Catholic Board Chair and Vice-Chair
The appointments of Lori Di Castri and Linda Strader as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board for the 2025–2026 term were confirmed at a recent meeting.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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A 31-year-old Georgian Bluffs man has been charged after police say he fled arrest and stole a vehicle in Owen Sound. The accused was arrested after a spike belt was used and held for a bail hearing. #news
Georgian Bluffs Man Charged After Police Say He Fled Arrest and Stole Vehicle
A 31-year-old Georgian Bluffs man has been charged after police say he fled arrest and stole a vehicle in Owen Sound. The accused was arrested after a spike belt was used and held for a bail hearing.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Almost all — 97% — of the 250 respondents to our latest community poll feel it’s important that the audit report used by the province to take over Grey Bruce Public Health is released.

Our FOI request is now entering adjudication.

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November 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Owen Sound Council, Grey Bruce OPP, Owen Sound Police Service, Chippewas of Nawash, West Grey & more. #news
Thurs Nov 27 – Local News & Weekend Events
Owen Sound & area news updates and submissions involving Owen Sound Council, Grey Bruce OPP, Owen Sound Police Service, Chippewas of Nawash, West Grey & more
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November 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Grey Bruce OPP is warning of up to 40 cm of snow and dangerous driving conditions on Thursday, advising residents to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. #weather #news
Grey Bruce OPP Advise Against Non-Essential Travel Thursday Due to Snow Squalls
Grey Bruce OPP is warning of up to 40 cm of snow and dangerous driving conditions on Thursday, advising residents to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Owen Sound is changing how it labels household garbage. A new garbage bag tag design is being introduced across the city, replacing the old strip-shaped version with a square format featuring a scannable QR code and upgraded materials. #owensound #news
Owen Sound Rolls Out New Garbage Bag Tag Design With QR Codes and Weatherproofing
Owen Sound residents will begin seeing new square garbage bag tags with weatherproofing and updated features as part of ongoing service changes.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Council held both mandatory public meetings on Official Plan changes on Monday, hours apart. Residents pushed for clearer language and more tools to support much-needed affordable housing. #owensound #municipal #news
Public Meeting on Owen Sound's Official Plan Update Draws Calls for Stronger Housing Commitments
Council held both mandatory public meetings on Official Plan changes on Monday, hours apart. Residents pushed for clearer language and more tools to support much-needed affordable housing.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Owen Sound Police are out well ahead of the provincially mandated deadline for Next-Gen 911 implementation.

We spoke with Chief Craig Ambrose to learn more about the system, why the upgrade matters, and what residents can expect of the service today, and in future.

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Owen Sound Emergency Communications Centre Moves to Next Generation 9-1-1 System
The Owen Sound Emergency Communications Centre has transitioned to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), upgrading to a digital system that will support text, video, and real-time data for emergency calls.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM