The Georgian Bay Symphony is pleased to announce that Francois Koh has accepted the offer to become the Symphony's Music Director and Conductor for the 2015-2016 Season. Maestro Koh is a native of Seoul, Korea where he majored in classical guitar. He studied conducting in France and holds a Master's Degree in Orchestra Conducting from McGill University (Montreal). There he served as the assistant conductor of the McGill Symphony Orchestra, Opera McGilland McGill Wind Symphony. Presently, he, is working towards his Doctorate in conducting at the University of Toronto. Koh has an interest in promoting contemporary music and has conducted several North American and World Premieres. Recently, he worked as the assistant conductor of the Kawartha Youth Orchestra and the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra.
During underwater investigations in preparation for the construction of the outfall portion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade, a ship's hull was discovered. A sonar survey and subsequent dive has revealed that the wreck is located approximately 5m from the end of the existing pipe, which is approximately 200 metres off shore from the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The City will be retaining the services of a marine archaeologist to conduct a more detailed investigation of the wreck in order to evaluate its origin, the importance of this wreck, and the presence of any other cultural artifacts. Further details will be provided as they become available.
The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority is holding its annual tree seedling and landscape sale Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. until noon at their Administration Centre on Inglis Falls Road. A wide range of tree species are available, including white birch, oaks, maples, spruces, tulip trees, elderberrys, apple, cherry, plum and pear, as well as variety of native flowers. Come early for best selection, and bring your own bucket or bag. Prices range from $1 to $45 and funds go to the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation.
The City of Owen Sound is asking residents and businesses to run water ONLY if they are connected to a neighbour via a temporary hose, or temporary watermain until Monday, April 27, 2015.
The forecast over the next few days and over the weekend shows negative temperatures overnight, which could potentially freeze hoses unless your water is running steadily through them.
Please begin running water from one tap only, about the size of a pencil, ½ inch diameter (about 1 cup (250 ml) of water in 10 seconds).
Again, this only applies to residents and businesses who are on a temporary hose or watermain.
by Angela Freeman
I am writing to encourage the City of Owen Sound to amend its current By-law 1997-089 in order to permit backyard laying hens within the city limits. As a resident of Owen Sound, I see the addition of chickens as an excellent opportunity for the City to adopt policies and create by-laws that foster sustainable and environmental practices, and support the growth of local food systems. Owen Sound has a strong local food movement and a close link to its rural food sources, yet what is more local than going to your backyard to find fresh organic egg?
Eggs area low-cost excellent source of protein and the flexibility of their use can benefit any household kitchen. Omelets or baked goods anyone? Eggs are also a great way to increase a sense of community between neighbours, as extra eggs can be shared between households.
The benefits of backyard chickens extend beyond eggs as a food source. Chickens make excellent pets, and are enjoyable to watch. People develop friendships with these fine birds. Hens also present opportunity for children to learn about the source of their food directly. Children helping with the simple chores involved with maintaining hens learn how to take care of animals, and also learn responsibility. Chickens can also be part of an ecological-centred yard as chickens eat many vegetative kitchen scraps, eat pests and also produce beneficial and sought-after manure. Thus, when I think of urban hens, I think of fresh eggs, education, food security, garden ecology, and entertainment!
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