Four federal parties out of five are talking about changing our electoral system. Peace and Justice Grey Bruce will be holding an evening of discussion and information about electoral reform in Canada on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 7 pm at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library.
Discussion topics will include: why change? what systems are being considered? what is proportional representation? and how will this affect the voter? Representatives from Fair Vote Canada, an organization that has advocated proportional representation for 15 years, will make a presentation and answer questions.
Two local federal candidates, ...
Walk and talk with your neighbours as you discover your city. On the weekend of June 20 and 21st, join a Jane's Walk and explore Owen Sound in a way you may never have before.
Jane's Walks are free, citizen-led walking tours that take place all over the world, inspired by celebrated urban-thinker Jane Jacobs.
On Saturday, at 2 p.m....
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"Anti-democratic." That is what Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound NDP candidate David McLaren called MP Larry Miller's refusal to participate in all-candidates' debates. "It is not merely un-democratic, but anti-democratic to evade a public discussion of the important issues," said McLaren in a phone interview on his way to a speaking engagement.
McLaren was responding to Miller's media release explaining why he had turned down an invitation by the Owen Sound and District Chamber of Commerce to a televised all candidates meeting on October 1. In the release Miller said this has been his position since the 2011 election,
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It looks like we may have our first federal election on the third Monday of October since the date for federal elections was fixed in the Elections Act to "prevent governments from calling snap elections for short-term political advantage" (Stephen Harper, May 2006).
That must be how the Owen Sound and District Chamber of Commerce is calling it, because they have issued a media release about a two-hour All Candidates Meeting on October 1 at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, to be broadcast on Rogers TV.
The incumbent, MP Larry Miller, has politely declined the invitation to participate, at least if the format remains unchanged from 2011.
The text of his letter to the Chamber Manager, Bert Loopstra, is as follows:
Six local full time students ages 15-29 will start and run their own business with the help of The Business Enterprise Centre – Owen Sound & Area, and the Ontario Government Program Summer Company 2015.
Kat Healey's Pasta Made Perfect creates a variety of delicious, fresh handmade pasta. You can find her Saturday's at the Owen Sound Farmer's Market, or feel free to contact her at 226 668 4597 or email [email protected].
Keiran McLay's business Kones offers a wide variety of London Ice Cream treats. Bring your whole family to try this tasty, high quality ice cream. Kones is located on Bereford Street in Wiarton, at the Farmer's market. You can contact Keiran at 519-477-0984 or [email protected].
Charlee Johnston and her business NakdBasics offers a collection of massage oils and body sprays. Made with natural ingredients, and in a variety of scents, you're to sure to find something you'll love! You can contact Charlee through ...
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