Bluewater District School Board is still accepting registrations from any grades 7 to 12 students wishing to enroll in the Summer School program, which runs from July 6 to August 6, 2015 at Owen Sound Collegiate & Vocational Institute.
Summer School provides students with an opportunity to regain a lost credit or to get ahead by registering for an extra course or a cooperative education experience. Students are able to increase flexibility in their path to success while enjoying learning experiences with energetic teachers and students from all over the area.
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Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Canada with rates on the rise. Locally, Grey Bruce has seen a more than 300% increase, from six cases in 2013 to 25 in 2014 and a similar pattern developing for 2015. With early diagnosis, it can be treated successfully.
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is working to provide information on STI's, their prevention, testing and treatment. This includes a campaign promoting the availability of urine-based testing for gonorrhea and Chlamydia; the Pee in a Cup campaign.
Public Health reminds the public to use safe sexual practices. Those who are participating in high risk behaviours, such as anonymous sexual contact, those who have multiple partners and unprotected sex should visit their doctor routinely, at least every six months, for testing of sexually transmitted infections.
For further information, call Public Health at 519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 or visit
our website at www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca.
by Kelly Babcock
Coming Right Up – June 24th
CANCELLED! Saturday, June 27th at 7PM in the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound, Mudtown Records Presets NO HATE. A show of visiting and local musicians ...
Friday, June 26th at 7PM, at the Grey Bruce Health Unit, 101 17th Street East, Owen Sound, a screening of "Highway of Tears," a movie about the missing or murdered women along a 724 kilometer stretch of highway in northern British Columbia. Learn about the effects of generational poverty, residential schools, systemic violence, and high unemployment rates on First Nation reserves and how they tie in with the missing and murdered women in the Highway of Tears cases. Aboriginal women are considered abject victims of violence. Now find out what First Nation leaders are doing to try and swing the pendulum in the other direction."
Presented by community organizations including Canadian Mental Health Association, Great Lakes Metis Council, the Men's Program, Metis Nation of Ontario, M'Wikwedong, Tears for Justice, Violence Prevention Grey Bruce, Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey, and The Women's Centre Grey and Bruce Inc.
Friday, June 26th at 9PM, come to the soft opening of The Avalon Jazz Lounge & Patio at 229, 9th St. East to hear ET Rhino play the first gig ever at the hottest new venue in town. No Cover. Don't miss this chance to say you were there when ....
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City of Owen Sound Council is hosting a Strategic Plan Development Community Meeting on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers.
Since February 2015, Members of Council have been asking the community 'what you love about Owen Sound', 'what your vision is for Owen Sound', and to prioritize the City's future.
Through community engagement, key objectives and action items have been identified, and a draft copy of the City of Owen Sound's 2015 Strategic Plan: 2020 Making Our Vision Clear has been developed.
A presentation will be made at the start of the meeting by Lura Consulting, and members of Council and Senior Staff will be available for questions and comments.
A copy of the draft plan is available on the City's website at www.owensound.ca/city-hall/strategic-plan/2015-review.
Written comments may be submitted not later than July 6th to:
Sharon Edwards, Executive Assistant and Public Relations Coordinator
By Cathy Hird
When I was a teenager these signs that read "PLAN AHEad" were common. Bumper stickers and fridge magnets spread the message. The need to be organized was drilled into me. Now I am a planner. I work ahead, getting Sunday preparation done on Tuesday and a sermon written Friday morning. I make Christmas cookies the first week of December so they are waiting in the freezer when family come. I keep a stock of equipment parts--rake tines, haybine knife sections and a spring for the baler--so that repairs can happen ASAP.
Then comes a week like the last one, and I realize I have learned this lesson too well. I actually think I can organize my life. I forget that I am not in control. I forget to flow with whatever comes.
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