Tag: july
Sunfest: Five unusual foods to sample at world music party
Running through Sunday at London’s Victoria Park, Sunfest is both a celebration of international music and of foods from far and wide. Reporter Beatriz Baleeiro sampled some of the offerings for festival-goers and suggests trying these dishes and treats. AKARA A soft fritter made with black-eyed peas, served with a sauce or a blend of […]
Sims: ‘Very rare’ murder charge against 13-year-old has eerie precedent
By all accounts, he is a criminal justice system anomaly. Rarely has someone as young as the 13-year-old male youth who makes his second court appearance in a Goderich courtroom Friday faced the most serious crime in Canadian law. The Central Huron youth was charged this week after police were called Tuesday to an area […]
One dead, one critically hurt in Oxford crash: OPP
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after two vehicles collided Thursday morning near Tavistock, provincial police say.
Man recalls hearing gunshot amid fire, seeing injured woman
Wayne Pellett was sleeping in his apartment Wednesday when his dog started barking and he awoke to his room filled with smoke and flames.
The Owen Sound City Band returns to Harrison Park Mondays throughout the summer
The Owen Sound City Band is back. One of the longest-running bands in the province is tuned up for another summer of music. The 104-year-old band will perform this summer at Harrison Park on Monday nights, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in July and 7:15 p.m. in August. The band directed by Julia Richards performs show […]
Waste Watchers garage sale set for July 13
On the morning of July 13, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, and all will benefit from the thrifty exchange of goods. That’s the idea behind the Owen Sound Waste Watchers fundraising garage sale at 1569 7th Ave. E. from 8 a.m. to noon. The local climate action group intends to raise money for […]
Bruce County seeks public input on state of arts and culture
Bruce County is asking people to weigh in on the state of culture in the region by completing a survey. As part of the county’s Cultural Action Plan, the 2024 State of Culture Survey is intended to help examine “cultural vitality” and identify how residents and visitors interact with culture. “As we continue to honour […]
As Sunfest booms, officials eye expanding beyond Victoria Park into core
Sunfest organizers are thinking ahead to expansion and more elbow room.
Choir Camp 2024 hits the stage this month with renowned tenor
Choir Camp 2024 is bringing tenor soloist Matt Chittick and friends to Owen Sound this month to perform ahead of its end-of-camp concert. On Wednesday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m., Chittick and friends will give a concert of classical, musical theatre, and popular songs. The show will feature both crowd favourites and lesser-known gems. Originally […]
Billy Bishop Museum to celebrate two new exhibits with free opening ceremony July 10
The public is invited to an opening ceremony on July 10 celebrating two new exhibits at the Billy Bishop Museum. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. at the museum in Owen Sound located at 948 3rd Ave. W. Refreshments will be served and admission is free. Earlier this month the Billy Bishop Museum announced the […]