Tag: Calls
Pride London turmoil: Co-founder ‘heartbroken,’ two board members quit
One of Pride Londonâs founders is asking for forgiveness on behalf of the organization that’s faced months of leadership upheaval â with two new board resignations â and criticism amid a push for more diversity at its top. In an open letter to members Thursday, Ben Benedict said he’s âheartbrokenâ at hearing the experiences of […]
Grey County, lower tiers to hold joint all councils meeting
Grey County and its nine lower tier municipalities will take part in a joint all councils meeting on Aug. 8. The purpose of the meeting, which will be held electronically, is to discuss shared service delivery and service efficiencies, the City of Owen Sound said in a news release. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. […]
Position Available: Program Specialist – Great Lakes Commission
The Great Lakes Commission has an immediate opening for a program specialist to assist with implementation of aquatic invasive species projects and provide support to regional collaboratives. Apply by September 8, 2024.
Owen Sound’s violent crime severity index two-thirds higher in 2023
Owen Sound’s violent crime severity index soared in 2023 over the year before. Unlike the conventional crime rate, the violent crime severity index is weighted, with more serious but less frequent offences, like first-degree murder, given a CSI rating 280 times greater than property theft, for instance. The city’s crime severity index was 123.41 in […]
‘Containment breached’: How an oil spill in northwest Toronto made its way to Lake Ontario | Great Lakes Now
By Emma McIntosh, The Narwhal
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.