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Ray Botten Says Mayoral Run Aims to Raise Awareness About Drug Trafficking Concerns

At Owen Sound Council this Monday, I spoke with Ray Botten as he was preparing to put his name forward for mayor.

Botten said his campaign is focused on raising public awareness about what he described as drug trafficking and drug cartel activity in Owen Sound. He said his motivation is simple: to help save lives.
https://helpos.ca/c/owen-sound-council/7769/ray-botten-says-mayoral-run-aims-to-raise-awareness-about-dr

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u/aizvo — 6 days ago

Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force Meeting Held On - Council Meeting - Regular Agenda Preview - May 11, 2026

On May 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM, Council will consider committee minutes documenting that Grey Bruce is confronting a severe food crisis where one in five households faced food insecurity recently, driven by a living wage of $24.60 that falls short of covering rising operational costs.
https://helpos.ca/c/owen-sound-council/7570/bruce-grey-poverty-task-force-meeting-held-on-council-meetin
Free meal programmes are under immense strain, serving 42% more meals in March 2026 alone, yet hidden expenses like fuel and utilities threaten to shift financial burdens to consumers.

Council will also receive correspondence regarding VON Week for informational review. Additionally, the agenda includes discussion on authorising a new By-law Enforcement Student, Stephen Thaiyil, hired in April 2026, to support regulatory compliance until August 28, 2026, using existing budget allocations.

Staff will present a report proposing amendments to remove the County of Wellington as a party to the Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST) funding agreement, a procedural step following the March 31, 2026 expiration of prior arrangements that does not alter the agreement’s terms or funding levels.

u/aizvo — 12 days ago