Tag: pandemic
Owen Sound’s historic Black church reopens following restoration efforts
A pillar of the Black community and well of local history reopened Sunday following years of restoration and fundraising
London researcher, Sarnia harmonica player named to Order of Canada
A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]
Against the odds: Downtown London art shop hits 30-year milestone
On a downtown stretch known for turnover, one art store has drawn its own line, and stuck to it.
Santa’s House in London feeling heat of uncertain future
There’s no place like home for the holidays – unless it’s Santa’s House in London. With only about 180 days until Christmas, Santa Claus has been at least temporarily evicted and his house is boarded up and on a trailer in a Ridout Street parking lot. Its next destination, if there is one, isn’t clear. […]
Downtown Owen Sound boosters accentuate the positive
‘I am just so proud of this community for every component of today,’ downtown bookstore owner Maryann Thomas said.