Tag: Community
Thomson gallery exhibit showcases art from neurodivergent view
What does being part of the community mean to neurodivergent people? An exhibition which just opened at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery features four such artists who used their art to answer that question. “They are so very expressive,” said Aidan Ware, the gallery’s chief curator. “They really do evoke . . . the sense […]
City staff critique county’s centralized planning proposal, councillors want more information
Thanks but no thanks. Planning staff for the City of Owen Sound laid out several reasons in a 40-page report presented at Monday evening’s council meeting why the city should bow out of a centralized planning and shared-service model recently proposed by Grey County. Council members on the other hand agreed they need more information […]
COUNCIL BRIEFS: East side splash pad sunk?
EAST SIDE SPLASH PAD SUNK? At Monday night’s council meeting, Councillor Marion Koepke asked staff to explain why she’s heard from the community that council has decided to put the kibosh on the Scenic City Order of Good Cheer’s east side splash pad plans. Director of Community Services Pam Coulter explained discussions between Good Cheer […]
Kincardine community supports Station Beach cleanup
A very successful community shoreline cleanup of Station Beach in Kincardine organized by Andrew Evans and the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists took place Sunday (Oct. 6) afternoon. Members of the local naturalist club were joined by Kincardine Lions, students and members of the public. In total, 30 volunteers worked to remove plastic pieces, food wrappers, […]
RBC Place London closing in on back-to-back strong years: ‘Trucking along’
London’s convention centre will see more than 200 events, generating more than $22 million in spinoffs this year