The old courthouse in Owen Sound
Photo by Kirk ScottThe old courthouse in Owen Sound Photo by Kirk Scott
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Owen Sound Courthouse Announcement Today

A major announcement regarding the former Owen Sound courthouse and jail is slated for this morning at 10am.

City officials will be joined by representatives of Southbridge Care Homes at the 162-year-old building.

Southbridge operates 12 long-term care homes in Ontario, including Georgian Heights and Maple View in Owen Sound.

Last month, the Tom Thomson Art Gallery expressed interest in taking over the building.

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