Tag: youth
London non-profit sector feels tariff pain as giving drops, costs rise
The Canada-U.S. trade war is hurting more than business and industry, driving up costs and reducing funding to non-profit and charitable agencies, according to a London umbrella group for the sector. Of nearly 100 London and area agencies surveyed, 65 per cent said costs will rise and more than 50 per cent said they will […]
Summerfolk poised to mark half a century in Owen Sound
An event that has played a major role in putting Owen Sound on the music and arts map is celebrating a big birthday this year. Summerfolk 50, presented by the Georgian Bay Folk Society, will take over Kelso Beach at Nawash Park Aug. 15 to 17, featuring about 40 unique and talented musical acts gracing […]
Federal Election 2025: Ruff wins third term in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
Voters in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound have returned Conservative Alex Ruff to Ottawa for a third term. Ruff declared victory in the riding late Monday evening, but while it was a win for himself locally, it appeared he would be in opposition once again as the Liberals were heading to a minority government. Ruff called it heartwarming […]
Earth Day Grey-Bruce celebration all ‘positive vibes’
Those gathered in Owen Sound at the library, art gallery and church on 1st Avenue West to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday were greeted with a cold, wet and gloomy day. But inside, it was all “positive vibes” as Lydia Dyck with Pollinate Owen Sound put it during her presentation inside the Presbyterian church. The […]
Owen Sound student’s crafts for a cause highlight East Ridge show
An Owen Sound youngster and burgeoning humanitarian continues to use her talent for crafting to help raise funds for a good cause. Last year, Scarlet Fleming created ornaments, bows and wreaths for her table at the eighth annual East Ridge Community School Craft and Vendor Show to raise funds for Red Cross humanitarian relief in […]