On Wednesday, February 22 nd , students and staff in Bluewater District School Board wore pink proudly in celebration of the annual tradition of Pink Shirt Day.
Now in its 10 th year, the occasion aims to encourage school communities to take a stand against all forms of bullying. Pink Shirt Day originated at a school in Nova Scotia thanks to the courageous efforts of two male students, who took decisive action after witnessing one of their male peers being subjected to bullying for wearing a pink shirt. In response to the incident, the two boys embarked on a shopping excursion to purchase a supply of pink shirts. These were then distributed to fellow students in an effort to bring the school...
Take on a physical challenge and give back to your community at Fill the Y.
Choose a class (Zumba, Cycle or Stretch), register for free, and challenge yourself to collect pledges in support of your community. Teams of 5 can take on a special Tug of Oar challenge, happening for the first time ever in Owen Sound. You'll face off against another team in a giant north canoe in the Lane pool and try to out-paddle them!
All participants are eligible to win prizes with special ones going to our top individual and team fundraisers. This event is open to all
Even as the exterior walls continue to go up at The Sydenham, the interior work has already begun. Jaland General Contractors has started with interior framing, KPH has started installing the heating systems and gas piping, and Georgian Bay Fire & Safety has been working on sprinklers and electrical panels.
Many different parts of the site are moving forward at a rapid pace. All the concrete floors have been poured by Grey County...
Join in the fun with the Fiddlefern Country Dancers on Saturday, March 4th. Contra dancing is a great form of exercise and a wonderful way to meet new people.
Come by yourself or with friends or family. Bring your kids. Beginners are always welcome. We'll be dancing to...
- by Marzio Apolloni
I'm first generation Canadian, proud son of immigrant parents. Which means my brothers were as well! ( Gordon! ) My challenges were not as great as those faced by my dear cousin Nat, who was a true immigrant! Her recent post inspired me to write something about being a son of immigrants, especially with the anti-refugee anti-immigrant diatribe being spewed by many.
A few years ago, a year before I retired, I was recognized by the Ontario Public Library Association with a lifetime achievement award (thanks Bill!). I gave a speech which I rewrote a dozen times, because it would be the first time I would say in public what it was like growing up. And because my parents were there, it would be the first time they would hear from me what it was like. I never spoke to them about it before. The little boy in the story is me. Here is that part:...
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