Bruce Grey Owen Sound Federal Liberals raised more than $1900 for Fort McMurray relief at a dance and raffle in Owen Sound's Heartwood Hall over the weekend. The funds, which will be donated to the Red Cross, will double under the Federal government's matching funds program.
The dance had been previously planned, but when Executive Vice President Meghan Lipka pitched the idea to dedicate all profits to Fort McMurray, the local executive unanimously agreed. The band, Midnight...
The SAVE OSCVI group has opened a storefront at 817 2nd Avenue East: directly across the street from Owen Sound city hall.
The group has been struggling to keep up with calls and inquiries from area residents who are concerned about the abrupt decision to close Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational Institute. "We decided a few days ago that it would be easier if people had a central location to come with their questions and concerns, and to sign the petitions," said Judy Keeling, a retired OSCVI teacher and member of the SAVE OSCVI group...
As planned, Bluewater District School Board is keeping the community updated on developments involving the newly combined secondary school in Owen Sound to ensure a positive transition experience for students, their families, the staff and community in September 2016.
Recently, students at the Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational Institute (OSCVI) and West Hill Secondary School had a chance to choose from an expanded list of course offerings that became available as a result of the upcoming merger. The popularity of these options, especially with technology courses, has provided an opportunity to reopen and outfit a previously closed tech shop at West Hill. From...
The West Hill Secondary School Envirothon teams received first place at the 19 th annual Grey Bruce Regional Envirothon competition held at Camp Celtic in Lion's Head on May 4 th , 2016. The senior team now advances to the provincial competition in Lindsay, which takes place from May 29 th - June 1 st , 2016.
Envirothon is an outdoors based team competition that builds environmental awareness and leadership among young people through practical, hands-on educational experiences. The Envirothon program in Ontario is coordinated by Forests Ontario. Locally, the event is organized and run through the Owen Sound office of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and features four stations with questions
The first springtime Walk for Alzheimer's in Grey-Bruce was a gratifying success, raising nearly $70,000.
The Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce switched from the winter-time Walk for Memories, which was an indoor event, to the Walk for Alzheimer's. Two Walks were held on Saturday May 7, at Kelso Beach in Owen Sound and Sulphur Spring near Hanover.
"We could not be more pleased," said Executive Director Deborah Barker. "Turnout at both Walks was larger than
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