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Fundraising run in memory of Tyson Downs to raise money for genetic heart condition research
Balmy Beach brain cancer survivor Jesse Walker is running to raise money this summer in memory of his friend Tyson Downs and support of research into devastating genetic heart conditions. Downs died unexpectedly a year ago at age 18. The gifted athlete with plans to study civil engineering at Conestoga College played with the Owen […]
Wiarton gearing up for first annual Homecoming Weekend
A new event is planned for Wiarton on the Civic Holiday weekend this year. The first annual Wiarton Homecoming Weekend will take over the South Bruce Peninsula town, building on the annual Wiarton Rotary Village Rotary Fair, which was discontinued in 2023 after more than 82 years. Joe Vanderzand of the organizing committee said Tuesday […]
Owen Sound Little Theatre releases lineup for 2024-25 season
Owen Sound Little Theatre is preparing for its 64th season, with a full slate of shows and events planned for the Roxy stage. The 2024-25 season will feature a playbill that includes four feature OSLT productions, along with its Roxy Presents Series of comedy, film, music and more, and the return of the popular Roxy […]
Parents who lost son to suicide striving to help others
Jeff Courage’s parents said they felt comforted and encouraged at the third annual Walk of Courage Saturday morning. Tawnia and Greg Courage’s 21-year-old son Jeff died by suicide in 2019 while attending Western University in London. The former West Hill student struggled with anxiety in London and couldn’t get help there sometimes, both parents said. […]
Pearson: Art brings us together at critical times
Exhibitions and art events, whatever the size or venue, encourage dialogue, social contact, and economy. More importantly, they foster a sense of belonging.
Subaru Triathlon Series returns to Owen Sound July 28
The Subaru Triathlon Series returns to the Scenic City on Sunday, July 28, with Olympic and Sprint distance options for racers at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park. This year’s race will be the fourth stop in the Subaru Series, operated by Trisport Events Canada. The Subaru Triathlon Series picked up Owen Sound as a tour […]
Local athletes win big at 2024 Spring Provincial Games
GODERICH – Two local athletes returned home as champions after taking part in the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Provincial Games this year in Waterloo. Paige Manger of the Goderich Seahorses and Callum MacDonald, who swims with the Seahorses as well as the Sarnia Dolphins, were competitors at this year’s games in Waterloo, which were held […]
Provincial funding will help homeless move into permanent housing
A local program that temporarily houses and prepares homeless people to live independently is now provincially funded. “It’s a huge commitment from Ontario Health for Grey-Bruce,” said Stephen Musehl, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce. The Ontario government agency has committed $853,600 annualized funding for the program. “We’ve all seen the opioid crisis, […]
A group of artists and business owners inject a pop of colour and fun into Meaford’s downtown
A group of business people, property owners and community members with an artistic sensibility have banded together to help inject some colour and life into Meaford’s downtown. Meaford Downtown is a new non-profit organization dedicated to rejuvenating Meaford’s downtown core and harbourfront. Funded wholly by donations, and independent of the municipal government, chamber of commerce […]
I Speak for the Fish: The Quest for a Largemouth | Great Lakes Now
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