Ruth Coursey (via LinkedIn)Owen Sound's city manager is retiring.
In a release sent out today, Mayor Ian Boddy announced that Ruth Coursey will be retiring from her post effective immediately after a 26-year career in municipal government.
Coursey was appointed as city manager in 2011.
Wayne Richtie, the city's director of finance, has been appointed as acting city manager.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
