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The four week All About Windows workshop which was scheduled to commence Monday September 13th 2010 has been canceled due to insufficient enrollment.

This downtown window dressing workshop was to be focused on the do’s, the don’t’s and the endless possibilities of effective visual merchandising for profitable sales. 
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Thank you to everyone who has dropped by the office or stopped one of our staff members out on the street to comment on this year’s downtown streetscape.

We agree … Downtown Owen Sound looks fabulous!
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Introducing myowensound.ca, an exciting and dynamic new online resource for Owen Sound and the surrounding area!

Find out about all the latest fun things to do, places to eat, business listings, coming events, local articles of interest, blog updates from prominent members of the business community, and much more. Other special features include a free monthly e-newsletter, free ‘submit your event’ section that anyone can use, and free listings in the business directory.

Contact Jamie Pettit at 519-370-2000, jamie@myowensound.ca or visit www.myowensound.ca for more information.

When a family business is built on stalwart principles, you know it will be part of the community for a very long time.

Having already worked in the hardware business for 9 years, Edgar Fulford struck out on his own and open the Fulford’s doors in Downtown Owen Sound back in 1932 (78 years ago). Edgar’s principles were simple: work hard, know your products, and respect anyone who walks through your doors.
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Mudtown Records is pleased to announce OTHERfolk 2010, “Because other folk need a festival too”.
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Important Announcement: We have upgraded our Downtown News Highlight Subscription service and unfortunately were not able to carry existing subscriptions forward. This means that if you would like to receive periodic emails highlighting news and announcements posted here at www.downtownowensound.ca … you will have to re-subscribe for the free service.

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Student – Short and Long Term residence located in the heart of the city with licensed pub & restaurant on ground floor.
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With several recent serious bicycle accidents reported in the media, we thought this might be a good opportunity the remind motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to share the road.  Please help us to keep Downtown Owen Sound safe for everyone.
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Media Release:   Ann Milne School of Dance (July 26th, 2010)

The Ann Milne School of Dance along with organizers of the second annual Dancing for Life are proud to announce the final totals from this year’s event.

Dance Instructor Ann Milne says they’re going to be able to donate a total of $48,600.00 to be split among
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Join us at the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market for an all you can eat pasta supper. Featuring a variety of sauces, salad and bread.  Vegetarian and gluten free available!

Date: August 5, 2010

Where: Owen Sound Farmers’ Market

Time: 5pm to 7pm

Cost: Adults $10 -  Children $6

Tickets: Available form Market vendors or by calling Tom at 519-376-8571