The full text of the introduction to today's raising of the Pride flag on the community flagpole at the Bayshore Community Centre in Owen Sound. Thank you to Maryann Thomas on behalf of Grey Bruce Pride.
"On behalf of Grey Bruce Pride, welcome everyone and thank you for being here. I would like to acknowledge that we are on Anishinaabe traditional territory.
Twenty-five years ago, kd lang had to cancel a concert right here at the Bayshore because of local demonstrations and backlash. And we all know that was about more than the beef. Twelve years ago, demonstrators interrupted the Pride flag raising at Owen Sound City Hall, which resulted in council's decision to cancel...
On Sunday June 25th, Summerfolk will host the sixth installment of the monthly Music Biz Tune Up workshop series at the Bleeding Carrot in downtown Owen Sound. In demand fiddler Rosalyn Dennett and guitar/banjo wizard Rob McLaren will provide performance tips and give direct feedback on participant performances.
Working musicians rely heavily on the quality of their performances to build a fan base and propel their careers. Professional feedback can help fledgling musicians sharpen their skills and ease the transition from living room practice to big stage performance. The June 25th performance workshop will give participants the opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and get personalized feedback.
- by Anne Finlay-Stewart, Editor
Signs of the times – how should we read them? The Owen Sound Hub is starting a semi-regular feature this week about some of the potential development around town.
The current Owen Sound city council was elected to a significant degree on a pro-development platform, with a strong mandate to expand the City's tax base and lessen the burden on current taxpayers. Their success in this endeavour has been...
- by Anne Finlay-Stewart, Editor
When Owen Sound built its city hall in 1965 to replace the one that had burned down four years earlier, the world was a different place. The City owned its own electrical utility - Georgian Bay Energy; electricity and fuel oil were cheap and energy conservation a non-issue. Asbestos was still used in fire-retardant building materials. Accessibility of public buildings was barely considered, never mind the law.
Renovations now underway at that city hall are...
The first colour of spring is yellow. When winter's white melts, pale yellow stalks of cattails stand tall. Lacey remnants of asters wave above the withered grass. Then, forsythia flares with the colour of sunshine. A few green leaves sprout, and daffodils trumpet the growing warmth of sun.
A hint of ...
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