Tag: Schools
Judge slams extremely drunk driver who crashed into motorcyclist
SIMCOE â The entitled behaviour of a Southwestern Ontario man â and all drunk drivers â was slammed in court here by an appalled judge who denounced his choice to drive with roughly four times the legal limit of alcohol in his blood. Justice Gethin Edward said the victim of Norfolk County man Sean Stewart, […]
The Owen Sound City Band returns to Harrison Park Mondays throughout the summer
The Owen Sound City Band is back. One of the longest-running bands in the province is tuned up for another summer of music. The 104-year-old band will perform this summer at Harrison Park on Monday nights, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in July and 7:15 p.m. in August. The band directed by Julia Richards performs show […]
Western University calls for weekend end to dug-in campus protest
Two months into a dug-in encampment on its campus, Western University has given pro-Palestinian protesters what appears to be an ultimatum to clear out by the end of the weekend. In a statement posted online, Western president Alan Shepard said the encampment that’s been in place since May 8 falls “well outside” the bounds of […]
Thames Valley board chair urges Queen’s Park to cough up $30M
Thames Valley District school board trustees are urging Queenâs Park to do what they say is the provinceâs responsibility â provide more funding to cover increases in employment insurance and CPP benefits for the board’s employees. Trustees approved the board’s 2024-25 budget last week. The board’s deficit was reduced to $7.6 million from the original […]
People show their Canada Day pride at city birthday bash
Canadians at Owen Sound’s Canada Day celebration at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park said they felt proud and lucky to live in this country. The park was busy with activity Monday, the country’s 157th birthday, under sunny skies and a cooling bay breeze. Many ate barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers, ice cream and enjoyed […]
Inside is Not the Answer: Air quality in the Great Lakes | Great Lakes Now
In the Detroit area, people experience unsafe levels of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and ozone in the air they breathe. These pollutants are attributed with adverse health effects such as heart disease, respiratory issues, and cancer.
The University of Michigan is part of an ongoing Detroit research partnership, Community Action to Promote Healthy Environments (CAPHE).
Western University: On-campus protesters building ‘more permanent’ base
Western University pledged to take action as an on-campus encampment protesting Israel nears the two-month mark with students bringing in new materials to build a fortified barricade, school officials say. Officials on Friday cited “egregious abuse” in the University Community Centre â adjacent to the pro-Palestine encampment, in place since May 8 â and other […]
London mouth artist named to Order of Canada
Renowned London mouth artist Theresa Helen (Susie) Matthias was named to the Order of Canada on Thursday, among the federal government’s highest honours.
Education Ministry fires back at Thames Valley trustees in budget battle
Ontarioâs Ministry of Education disputes allegations it has underfunded the regionâs largest school board by $30 million after trustees approved a controversial budget with a $7.6-million deficit.