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City residents tour the training tall ship Playfair in Owen Sound
Stepping aboard the training tall ship Playfair is like stepping back in time. Not only because it has the silhouette of a pirate ship, but because none of its teenage trainees are allowed to have cell phones while on board. “This is meant to be a very distinct experience where you are doing something completely […]
Trail Talk: Invasive species remain a ‘growing’ problem
Some discrepancies exist between the different lists of these invasive plants
Library invites participants to tackle housing crisis with Lego build
The Library in Owen Sound is asking residents to get creative in helping to solve the housing crisis using Lego. The morning Lego housing workshop at the Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library is set for Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. There is limited enrollment with pre-registration required. During the workshop people […]
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 […]
How much can wetland restoration reduce farm fertilizers getting into Lake Erie? | Great Lakes Now
By Lester Graham, Michigan Public
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.