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 ...
The second of three Goods Exchange Days for 2015 will be taking place on Saturday July 25. It's like a City-wide Free Yard Sale.
Goods Exchange Day is an enjoyable way to divert usable items and materials from landfill disposal. It is also a great way to get rid of unwanted stuff without the hassle of having to put on your own garage sale.
We ask that City residents...
The City of Owen Sound Council has approved a new 2015 Strategic Plan: 2020 Making Our Vision Clear.
Lura Consulting was selected last November to assist the City in the development of a strategic plan, and for the past eight months, City representatives have been asking community members 'what you love about Owen Sound', 'what your vision is for Owen Sound', and to prioritize the City's future.
On July 20, 2015, Council approved the final draft of the City of Owen Sound's 2015 Strategic Plan. "This Strategic Plan is a blueprint that will help guide Owen Sound's decision-making on programs, policies and community investments over the next five years," said Mayor Ian Boddy. "It embodies the long-term vision, mission, and goals of Owen Sound's residents and businesses, which are important to the future development of the City. I am proud of the fact that close to 800 people provided input to this Plan."
The Strategic Plan identifies four primary focus areas
The Owen Sound Attack is announcing that Head Coach Greg Ireland has resigned to pursue a professional coaching opportunity. Ireland informed Attack General Manager Dale DeGray of his decision on Saturday.
“We’re losing a good coach, a good friend and a good person in Greg Ireland”, stated Attack General Manager Dale DeGray. “Greg has done a wonderful job for us the last four season and we cannot thank him enough. We wish Greg, his wife Erin and two boys Jake and Brennan the absolute best in their new venture.”
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