Tag: Local News

Brescia merger with Western University ‘devastating’ for faculty, students: Union

The head of Brescia University College’s faculty association is condemnig the school’s decision to integrate with Western University. Brescia and Western University released a statement Thursday afternoon saying governing boards at both schools had approved a plan for Brescia to “fully integrate” into Western beginning in May 2024 when Brescia will wind down its operations […]

Single mothers find strength, purpose in N’Amerind education program

A program that guides single mothers to pursue a college education and professional experience has welcomed a new class this fall. The Indigenous homeward bound program offered by N’Amerind Friendship Centre aims to empower women to be positive role models for their children and the community while teaching life skills such as budgeting and time […]

Silver Cs have successful start to Thanksgiving food drive

The Silver Cs fellowship group for retired men in the Owen Sound area kicked off their Thanksgiving Food Drive this week. The group set up in the front entrance of Food Basics on Owen Sound’s west side on Thursday and Friday, where they had a successful start to their initiative, which is collecting food and […]

Community comes out to support OSHaRE as it marks 10 years in city

As the Owen Sound Hunger and Relief Effort (OSHaRE) marks its 10th year in the city, the community keeps stepping up to support the organization’s tireless efforts to feed the less fortunate. On Friday, approximately 100 people showed up to take part in the organization’s largest fundraiser, the Walk for OSHaRE, which included two 5-kilometre […]