Author: The London Free Press
Wiarton brownies and sparks doing their ‘tiny part’ to help Ukrainians
Brenda Bamford of Wiarton has watched with sadness and shock with much of the rest of the world as the war in Ukraine has unfolded over the past week. As she watched the almost constant images of the fighting and families fleeing for their lives towards their country’s borders, she decided she had to do […]
Chapman family doing everything they can to help relatives in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is hitting home for Ashley and Lesya Chapman – literally. Lesya Chapman, who was born and raised in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, said on Tuesday there is a feeling of helplessness, but she is doing all she can to help her home country and her family. “It is absolutely devastating […]
City briefs: apartment rentals, home expo, ash trees, cigarette butts
Barry’s Construction has city approval to start building a $17-million, five-storey rental apartment building at 530 28th St. W. Owen Sound’s planning department has issued a building permit for the 79-unit apartment building, which will include 12 accessible units with barrier-free washrooms and door operators. There will be one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Completion is […]
City summer events include concerts, cultural celebrations
Summer events in the city this year will include a reimagined Canada holiday weekend event, the Sound Waterfront Four-Day Festival. It will take place Thursday, June 30 through Sunday, July 3 and will combine Harbourfest and Canada Day events. It will aim to celebrate Canada Day “in a more diverse and inclusive” way, a report […]
Women’s House holding virtual International Women’s Day event
The Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey and Bruce County will present a virtual International Women’s Day event on March 10. The two organizations will present Career Development: The Golden Thread from 6 to 7:30 p.m., featuring keynote speaker Sarain Fox, a dancer, choreographer, stylist, activist, brand ambassador, television host and content producer. Held on […]