Tag: Black history
Owen Sound city hall atriums to be named after Wright, Jackson
The atriums on the second floor of Owen Sound City Hall will be named in honour of Arlene Wright and Ovid Jackson. Council on Monday passed a motion brought forward on May 11 by Mayor Ian Boddy to name the east and west atrium meeting rooms after the two for dedicating their lives to civic […]
Bells of Christmas campaign collects over 150 gifts for local seniors
The Bells of Christmas returned to the Bayshore this year, and over 150 area seniors will benefit. Ann “Mrs. Claus” Kelly, the founder of the Bells of Christmas gift-giving campaign, died in August. The Owen Sound Attack honoured her legacy by continuing the popular holiday event. The Bells of Christmas is a program that supports […]
Bells of Christmas returns to the Bayshore Friday
Ann “Mrs. Claus” Kelly, the founder of the Bells of Christmas, died in August. The Owen Sound Attack are honouring her legacy by continuing the popular holiday gift-giving campaign.
Grey County descendants of escaped U.S. slaves featured in portraits
‘We need to maintain the history that is ours . . .’ — Steve Harris, BME Church, Owen Sound
CBC’s Heather Hiscox bids farewell with hometown showcase
The former Miss Teen Canada and West Hill graduate is retiring after a 43-year broadcast career, with the last 20 spent anchoring CBC’s national morning news show.