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Y calling for Peace Medal nominations
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is looking for the next local recipient of the YMCA Peace Medal. Residents are invited to visit ymcaowensound.on.ca/peace-week and nominate a deserving person or group for this award before Friday, October 18. The prestigious YMCA Peace Medal honours people of all ages from coast to coast who are […]
‘Stargazer John’ giving talks at Owen Sound library
“Astronomy Talks with Stargazer John” will take place at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Sept. 17 and Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. September’s “Eclipse and Aurora Spectacular” features images of April’s total solar eclipse and brilliant video footage of the auroral display in May, taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “Moons […]
Sip Starbucks coffee and bid to help Save ‘n Sound
Safe ‘n Sound invites people to register for its fundraising auction, Sip and Support, taking place Sept. 28 at Harmony Centre in Owen Sound from 2 to 4 p.m. in “The Hall.” Attendees will be offerred Starbucks coffee or tea, baked goods and items to bid on, with proceeds going towards the charitable organization’s homeless […]
Gardening demonstrations coming to city library
Registration is suggested to attend three gardening demonstrations held the third Tuesday of the month at Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library starting Sept. 17. September’s garden demonstration is about the importance of soil health. Attendees will learn why it’s important to understand your soil type, improve the soil ecosystem and add nutrients […]
Citizen calls council limits on speech ‘undemocratic’
Owen Sound city council on Monday finalized its July decision to reduce how long speakers may address council and committees, and to only include items on the agenda that are within council’s jurisdiction. During public question period though, an Owen Sound citizen called those moves “undemocratic.” There were other procedural bylaw changes that council approved, […]