The United Way of Bruce Grey today announced that $107,652.00 has been distributed to date to victims of the devastating fire in Owen Sound on August 10.
The United Way also announced that two area insurance professionals have volunteered their time and expertise to participate in the process developed to assist fire victims. The volunteer experts are Rob Allan, a 30-year insurance veteran who recently retired from Nicol Insurance; and Brian Glass, a former Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association executive member who spent his career as a loss adjuster and claims manager.
Mr. Glass and Mr. Allan join United Way volunteer chair Dave Myette and Executive Director Francesca Dobbyn on a working committee to review claimant loss lists and approve the release of funds in a timely and responsible process.
To date, community donations have reached
Dear Editor,
Over the past nine months, I've been living outside of Canada. There is something about being abroad that brings you to reflect on what it means to be Canadian. In meeting and talking to people from around the world, naturally we discuss similarities and differences between our home countries. While I'm grateful for my Canadian citizenship and the freedoms it entails, my national pride dwindles as I think about the "achievements" of the Harper government over the past nine years.
The economy isn't stronger – while inheriting a surplus, the Conservatives have run seven consecutive deficits. Meanwhile they have cut funding (thus jobs) to important government agencies, such as Parks Canada. Thanks to changes to the Navigable Waters Act in 2012, now 98 percent of Canada's waterways are unprotected. The Anti-Terrorism Act not only cracks down on terrorism, but it also violates Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. As the first country (of 192 signees) to remove itself from the Kyoto Protocol and the only UN member to reject Indigenous Rights Declaration, Mr. Harper has tarnished Canada's international reputation.While promising asylum to 20,000 refugees, it has only deliver on this promise to 2,300. Because of these decisions and more, the Canadian flag stitched on my backpack is losing its credibility.
Even more unsettling...
by Kelly Babcock
Thursday, October 1st, at 9PM, West5 at the Avalon Jazz Lounge & Patio, 229 9th Street E., Come hear jazz standards performed by the area's best youth ensemble. Admission: Pay what you can
Friday, October 2nd, at 7:30PM, at the Roxy Theatre Owen Sound 251 9th St. E, Mudtown Records & Five Door Films present a Mudtown Music & Arts Series Event Romance of the Far Fur Country w/ live soundtrack by the Silent Film Ensemble. Dresas: Black and white or period costume.Door at 7PM Tickets: $25 advance - $35 Day of, available online or call 519-371-2833
Friday, October 2nd, at 9PM, at the Avalon Jazz Lounge & Patio, 229 9th Street E.,Turbo Street Funk. Whether they’re playing a festival, pub, concert hall, or even on a busy street corner, the infectious sounds of Turbo Street Funk get people moving and grooving. Join them for their ...
Source: Media Release
Show Your Love for Culture:
The City of Owen Sound invites residents to show their love for culture by submitting a nomination for the 7th Annual Owen Sound Cultural Awards. The nomination deadline is on December 7, 2015. Residents have until then to nominate their favourite artist, event, or organization for one of eight awards, to be presented at a reception at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre on February 14, 2016.
The awards include: Outstanding Group, Individual, Event, or Festival; Emerging Artist; Cultural Catalyst; Cultural Heritage; and Lifetime Achievement. Each award winner receives a ...
As some streets in Owen Sound remain closed due to construction, Owen Sound Police warn drivers against driving on roadways that are closed for construction, maintenance or weather conditions.
In particular, several fans leaving the Owen Sound Attack home game last Saturday night drove past obvious road closure signs onto northbound on 3rd Avenue East, from the Bayshore Community Centre. While a portion of this closed roadway is passable with caution for local traffic, the roadway becomes impassable a short distance north of the road closure signs. Drivers who disobeyed the signs found themselves in the ...
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