The findings from the national 'Unfounded' report from the Globe and Mail look at the way the crime of sexual violence is dealt with by police services across the country and in Grey Bruce. On average in Canada one in five claims of sexual assault are dismissed by police as "unfounded" − a formal police classification that means, "A crime was neither attempted, nor occurred". The numbers are much higher for all police services in our region, as reported in the Owen Sound Sun Times. The report shines a light on the complex and inconsistent way that the justice system responds to the crime of sexual violence in Canada and raises many important questions for police and our community:
"Love your neighbour," Jesus said. As Luke tells it, one man responded to this instruction with the question, "Who is my neighbour?" Jesus told a story that made it clear that everyone, including people usually marginalized, fall into the category of neighbour.
In Matthew's version of ...
On January 18 The Hub published my letter to the editor describing an incident that took place on my farm two days earlier. Without permission, a party of coyote hunters accessed the property by snowmobile following dogs wearing collars fitted with GPS tracking devices. They shot a coyote in the woods just 150 meters from where I happened to be walking with my dog at the time. Neither of us knew the other was near. I was, I think quite understandably, angry that the hunters had trespassed on my property and the more so since they had effectively put my life in danger.
My letter, which also raised questions about the need for coyote hunting, prompted many responses from regional citizens - property owners, farmers, hunters, and others. Some of the responses were supportive, some questioned some of the points I raised but did...
Bluewater District School Board announces with regret the resignation of Director of Education Steve Blake effective March 20, 2017. Steve Blake has accepted the position of Director of Education at Simcoe County District School Board.
"It is with mixed emotions that we accept Steve's resignation. We are very thankful for his strong leadership and continued commitment working with the Board of Trustees to create a more sustainable path forward in Bluewater for the benefit of all our students. While we are sad to see him leave, we extend our congratulations and wish him every success as he pursues an exciting....
A Special Board Meeting for Accommodation Review Delegations – Chesley and Paisley Area Schools will take place on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Bluewater District School Board Education Centre in Chesley.
The meeting will give members of the public an opportunity to present their feedback to the Board of Trustees regarding the recommended option in the Preliminary Final Staff Report. Each delegation will be granted up to 10 minutes for their presentation, inclusive of questions for clarification. Input received at the meeting will be considered in the development of the Final Staff Report.
Requests to present as a delegation must be submitted to the Director's Office with a complete copy of the presentation no later than...
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