Tag: homelessness
Lend a hand while Owen Sound booster Jan Chamberlain is out of action
In small towns across Canada, women are truly community heroes. In our small town of Owen Sound, one amazing woman leader stands out – Jan Chamberlain – who has made civic pride her life-long career. Now in her 80s, Jan’s efforts remain full of passion and purpose, building on her keen sense of belonging to […]
Mayor weighs in on police agency’s scathing rebuke of city politician’s posts
London Mayor Josh Morgan supports the findings of a scathing report from a provincial agency about the social media conduct of his police board and city council colleague Susan Stevenson, but he doesn’t believe she should resign from politics over it
Police agency rips city politician over social media posts about homeless
A city politician who’s faced scrutiny over social media posts about homelessness is once again under fire, this time from the Ontario Civilian Police Commission
City renews agreement with YMCA for 20 years
Owen Sound council renewed its operating agreement with YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce on Monday. The charitable organization will continue to offer its health and fitness programs and provide exercise facilities at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre for the next 20 years. “The city could not manage and operate the YMCA facility at […]
Oxford County eyes adding 20 transitional housing beds
Oxford County Human Services recommends council authorize $1.71 million for more transitional housing projects in a push to tackle homelessness