To the Mayor of Owen Sound, Deputy Mayor, Councillors, and City Manager:
Regarding: Potential Land Sale – Stoney Orchard & Timber McArthur Parks
As a 30 year resident of Owen Sound currently living within 500m of this public parkland, I do not believe my concerns and opinions should carry more weight than any other resident. . .
I am a street nurse. My first day on the job, I got called by a community member to the corner near where I work. A homeless Black woman had been sitting in a bus shelter, minding her business. She was approached by police, she was not aggressive; they escalated the situation and ended up pushing her so hard she smashed her head on the glass of the bus shelter and was bleeding profusely from her skull. She then proceeded to have a seizure on the sidewalk.
During her seizure, the police officers involved cuffed her. . .
Dear Editor,
We read the June 3, 2020 article "Owen Sound mayor, police chief take a knee in response to death of George Floyd," with misgiving. As two people who grew up in Owen Sound, and one of whom has now returned to this community, we recognize that it is disingenuous - and dangerous - to suggest that the action needed in our community is to take a knee for a photo op. As a white person and a white-presenting person, we want to call in. . .
- by Bill Moses
My take on the proposed park land sale by Owen Sound.
We all have a responsibility to advocate for habitat preservation, and there is a chance to do so in regard to the proposed sale of parkland in Owen Sound. City council appear to be basing their decision on. . .
All are welcome to join in a peaceful march for families and communities most impacted by anti-blackness, injustice and. . .
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