Racism is a Public Health issue. Racism, in its many forms, profoundly impacts the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.
We recognize that, at this time, people may want to gather to march and express themselves. . .
The March in Support of Black Lives Matter is taking place in Wiarton on Saturday June 13 at 10am and will end with speeches and music.
Our intention is to draw awareness to. . .
- by Brad Hood
It has been over two weeks since George Floyd died and I continue to try to personally deal with the situation. I have avoided some of the flamboyant and over the top commenting on social media and have been concentrating on the advice of people in the know, people directly affected . . .
In respect for social distancing, the Pride flag was raised without a ceremony at Owen Sound city hall early this morning. This is the 15th anniversary of the first Pride flag raised by the City, initiated by the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Bluewater Local.
Since then, it was raised in 2016 by Owen Sound Police Services, after. . .
- By Chelsea Donohue
With a rate of one in three Canadian women and one in six Canadian men experiencing sexual assault in their life time, we must ask ourselves an important question. How do we respond to survivors of sexual assault when they come forward? When I say we, I am not merely talking about we as individuals; I am referring to we as a society, a system, a community. How do we collectively relate to survivors and assist them with seeking justice, security, dignity and hope? How do we supportively contribute to their journey towards healing? These are important questions that we must ask ourselves.
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