-by Anne Finlay-Stewart
A piece of Canadian art, with a retro-pop twist, could be yours. And all for a good cause.
The Owen Sound Community Fund is pleased to offer a chance to win a framed numbered print by Canadian artist Carl Beam as a fundraiser this summer and fall.
All proceeds, along with donations and bequests to the Owen Sound Fund, are invested in a pool of funds under the umbrella of the Community Foundation Grey Bruce. The income earned from the capital of the Fund is distributed through grants to applicable not-for-profit organizations within Owen Sound.
Virginia Eichhorn, Director and Chief Curator of the Tom Thomson Art Gallery, knew Carl beam well and curated over a dozen of his exhibitions. She was pleased to help introduce the artist with these words,
Veteran Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop has announced that he is resigning his seat to allow Progressive Leader Patrick Brown to run in a byelection. Originally a strong opponent of Brown's leadership bid, Dunlop appears to have had a change of heart about the former MP from neighbouring Barrie. After a thirty-five year career in municipal and provincial politics, Dunlop will not be serving in Brown's caucus.
Premier Kathleen Wynne has not yet announced a date for the byelection, saying only "stay tuned".
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker made the following statement about Dunlop's resignation:
By Cathy Hird
"We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then, is my true religion, my simple faith." Dalai Lama XIV
Compassion is an essential concept in Buddhism so it is not surprising how often the idea appears in the work of teachers like the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh. It is not the form of love most discussed in western thought, however. So what does
by Kelly Babcock
Thursday, July 23rd, at 7PM, at the Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Orchestra North Summer Program presents the faculty of Owen Sound Summer Strings kick-off concert, which is open to all. Bring your family and friends. Admission is by Donation
Thursday, July 23rd, at 8PM at St. George's Hall, 1049 4th Ave. E, Frank Deresti and The Lake Effect. This band blends acoustic guitar, banjo, saxophone, trumpet, violin, upright bass, drums, percussion and layers of vocal harmonies to create an ever-changing sonic experience in support of Frank's thought-provoking ...
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