Tag: Second World War
Book tells stories of African Canadian servicemen from Grey County
A project started almost a quarter of a century ago to remember African Canadian servicemen from Grey County continues to evolve, educate and enlighten. On Saturday local author and artist Bonita Johnson deMatteis spoke at the British Methodist Episcopal Church during a launch for the second edition of her book Lest We Forget. It contains […]
Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame to induct class of 2026
Lacrosse players, hockey players, fastball players, and even a referee are featured in the Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame’s 2026 class. The thing that binds them all is a passion for sport and an ability to be a part of the game at its highest levels.
The energy boom is coming for Great Lakes water
This is the first article in our “Shockwave” project, a series of reports that will investigate the rapid evolution of the energy landscape in the Great Lakes region and the consequences the new era will have for one of the world’s largest reserves of fresh water. Produced by the five partners of the Great Lakes News Collaborative — Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now, Michigan Public and The Narwhal — Shockwave will document the depth and breadth of the region’s energy transformation and its influence on water use and pollution.
In Beulah: UFOs, Lady Liberty, Abe Lincoln and a life of art and service
Just off a quiet road in Beulah, tucked among the trees, sits the folk art of Dewey Blocksma. His own story encompasses the mountains of Pakistan, life as a doctor and a turn to art as a way to heal from burnout.
Owen Sound cenotaph service draws hundreds on Remembrance Day
‘It’s just a good time to remember and be thankful for what we have, and for what people went to war for.’ — Dwayne Reide, of Markdale.