By Jon Farmer
The 16 Days of Activism are a movement to raise awareness about – and ultimately to end – gender based violence. It is an important and worthy goal. It is also a goal that we cannot achieve without the engagement and support of boys and men for the simple fact that men perpetrate the majority of violence. Before I go further, let me clarify that this does not mean that the...
The City of Owen Sound would like to remind you that applications to serve on a City board or committee will be accepted until ...
Food drives are taking place all over the region this Saturday, November 30. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary Unit, Grey County Paramedics and Meaford Fire Department will be holding a . .
There is a vacancy on the Downtown Improvement Area (DIA) Board. If you are interested and own a commercial property or are a commercial tenant in the area, visit the DIA website to submit an online application or come to City Hall to pick one up. Applications are due by the end of the year.
The DIA Board has also developed a system of Downtown Block Captains to. . .
By Jon Farmer
November 29th is the international Women Human Rights Defender Day. In 2013, The United Nations recognized the crucial role that women around the world play in protecting and promoting human rights and equality for all people. That resolution recognized that when women stand up for human rights they face higher risks of violence, abuse, harassment, and increased social and economic barriers. As we mark this year’s day of commemoration we need to recognize the leadership and work of women in our own communities and around the world.
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