Tag: homelessness
Owen Sound downtown problems to be discussed at meeting
A by-invitation only meeting of stakeholders to discuss downtown safety amid the ongoing homelessness, drugs and mental health crisis in Owen Sound is taking place July 28 from 7-9 p.m. at Harmony Centre. Owen Sound council is hosting a facilitated meeting to discuss “safety and business conditions,” city manager Tim Simmonds’ June 30 report to […]
Owen Sound mayor wants to step down from police board
Boddy cites new strong mayor powers and the ‘funny’ position it place places him in as main reason.
Owen Sound inviting all stakeholders to meeting on public drug use
City police, businesses, social service organizations, local prosecutors and provincial and federal politicians among those being asked to take part in meeting
London researcher, Sarnia harmonica player named to Order of Canada
A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]