Tag: Community
Owen Sound radio station broadcast Friday to stock food bank shelves
Several stores have pre-made bags containing some most-needed items, which are available for purchase at several stores, if shoppers prefer.
Locals fear losing voice if conservation authorities are consolidated
Conservation authorities are speaking out about new provincial legislation that will consolidate the bodies into vast regional organizations and may result in rural municipalities losing their voice. Through Bill 68, tabled in November, Ontario is proposing to redraw the boundaries of the 36 existing conservation authorities in the province and create seven new conservation authorities, […]
Giving Tuesday completes fundraising for scanner at Wingham hospital
The new bone density scanner is expected to be operational in January.
Harmony Centre raising funds for Lower Hall floor replacement
A popular events centre and cultural hub is Owen Sound has launched a fundraising campaign to replace the floor in one of its well-used spaces. The Harmony Centre, which sees an estimated 26,000 visitors come through its doors annually, is accepting donations for the replacement of the floor in its Lower Hall. As one of […]
Grants awarded to improve regional management of invasive Phragmites across the Great Lakes basin
Ann Arbor, Michigan – Nearly $315,000 will be awarded to support local organizations in controlling nonnative Phragmites australis, one of the most aggressive plant species invading the