Tag: Local News
Friends, family mourn woman, 30, found dead alongside man in apartment
Friends are remembering a woman found dead in a west-end apartment as a great person whose young life that ended too soon. While police have not yet released the identities of the man and woman found dead in a Proudfoot Lane apartment Thursday afternoon, friends and family members – in a series of online posts […]
Bike safety rodeo by steps of city hall draws a crowd Saturday
Saturday’s bike rodeo aimed to teach young riders about road safety and bring a “positive vibe” to Owen Sound’s River District. There was a crowd of kids who turned out at the start of the event on the patio in front of city hall. They learned hand turn signals, picked up bike lights or pencils […]
Q+A: Rachel Peake on her plans for the Grand Theatre
Stepping into a new job as the Grand Theatre’s artistic director, and the “big shoes to fill” there, Rachel Peake – an industry veteran from Western Canada, originally from Saskatchewan – spoke to The Free Press about her vision and what audiences should expect after she takes over next month. Q: What do London audiences […]
PHOTOS: The fun begins at Western Fair
The signature 10-day fall fair in the London region kicked off Friday with five new rides, including the X-Drive, and two new sensory pods where kids and their parents can catch their breath and take a break from the bustle of the midway. Wrestling, agricultural displays, food vendors and concerts featuring big names round out […]
Joan’s Place reaches funding goal with $8M boost from feds, province
Joan’s Place, the project that will help house at-risk young families, finally has its funding. With sounds of the project’s construction site in the background, federal and provincial representatives announced more than $8 million in funding to complete 35 units of affordable housing aimed at helping young mothers at risk of homelessness. It’s taken time […]