Anyone interested in attending Georgian College is invited to one of three free Community Night events on Tuesday, July 14 in Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Community Night offers opportunities to learn more about Georgian programs and services in a friendly and informative setting.
The public is invited to drop by the welcome centre at the Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound campuses to explore part- and full-time certificate, diploma and degree program options. Visitors will get a chance to speak one-on-one with staff, take a campus tour and get help with their college application.
Complimentary career assessments will also be available for those who are not sure which program or career is the right fit for them.
The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Registration is not required and parking tokens will be provided.
The Hub is pleased to offer this, the first of a thought-provoking three-part series on education from the perspective of a current local teacher.
With two months to go before school begins again, negotiations with teachers continuing, a new leader of the Opposition, and three years to go before both a school board and a provincial election, it may be the perfect opportunity to step back and give the education system some real consideration. Send us your take on the subject at owensoundhub.org.
-by John Fearnall
So, with 10 years to go in my teaching career, here is my list of 10 ways to immediately improve education:
#1 Eliminate school boards (The System)...
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The Bluewater Trading Community (BTC) is an innovative LETS system in our area. Inspired by the experience of the Saugeen Trading Community and now more than 1500 similar systems around the globe, the Bluewater Trading Community has been test-driven and is ready to let the community get behind the wheel.
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The Community Waterfront Heritage Centre (CWHC) invites you to join them for a fun, family friendly event on the waterfront on Saturday July 4.
The day begins with a community style Yard Sale at 9 AM to 2 PM, and costumed interpreterswill be selling 'old fashioned' bread, and ice cream treats, with all proceeds going to support CWHC.
Several Bruce Peninsula tugboats will be in the harbour throughout the day. Be sure to enter the FREE draw for the chance to win a...
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