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VOL. 06 NO. 142 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 OWEN SOUND, ON
LONG WEEKEND PREVIEW

Region Braces for Family Day Influx as Skies Clear

BY SARAH MILLER | PUBLISHED 6:00 AM EST
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The Chi-Cheemaun remains docked in Owen Sound harbour as ice thickens. (Photo: J. Doe)

With the heaviest snowfall of the season now settled, operators across Grey and Bruce counties are preparing for what could be the busiest Family Day long weekend since 2019.

From the slopes of the Blue Mountains to the snowmobile trails of the Bruce Peninsula, the "Open" signs are lit. However, the OPP is issuing a cautionary advisory regarding Highway 6 and Highway 10. Traffic volumes are expected to peak Friday afternoon. Drivers are reminded to adjust to winter conditions, even as the forecast predicts a brief reprieve from the squalls.

"We are ready," says Owen Sound BIA spokesperson Mark Thompson. "The River District is open, the ice at the Bayshore is ready for skating, and our restaurants have recovered from the supply chain hiccups last month."

MUNICIPAL POLITICS

Tax Rate Capped at 2.5%

CITY HALL BUREAU

After a marathon session at City Hall late Wednesday night, councilors voted to cap the 2026 property tax increase. Mayor Henderson called it "a balanced approach for tough times," noting that snow removal budgets have already been stretched thin by January's storms.

AGRICULTURE

Wheat Outlook Positive

HURON COUNTY AG

Agronomists in Huron County suggest the recent snow cover has provided adequate insulation for winter wheat crops. Concerns shift now to the potential for ice sheeting if temperatures fluctuate rapidly next week. Markets remain steady.

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Sports & Outdoors

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