Tag: youth
Owen Sound girl selling crafty creations to help people of Ukraine
An Owen Sound youngster has put her creativity to work to help the people of Ukraine. Scarlet Fleming, 9, has been busy the last couple of days creating ornaments, bows and wreaths for her table at the eighth annual East Ridge Community School Craft and Vendor Show being held at the school this Saturday from 9 […]
The OHL is going through ‘growing pains’ trying to clamp down on chirping
The man in charge of curbing chirping in the Ontario Hockey League said the league is dealing with the growing pains of adjudicating the language of teenagers in an evolving game. “We have certain language we’re attempting to eradicate from the sport,” said Rico Phillips, the league’s director of culture and community. Hired in 2020, […]
Owen Sound Junior Optimists sending out Kindness Cards
The Owen Sound and District Junior Optimists are teaming up with local legions to spread kindness to local seniors and those serving in the military. The youth are inviting the public to write to a member of the Canadian military in gratitude of their service or send a positive message to a local resident in […]
London’s high school football final turfed to St. Thomas
In fast-growing London, where recreational demands are only expected to increase, a place to safely play the final can’t be found at home.
Woodstock surveys residents on possible $100M recreation centre
Woodstock politicians are seeking citizen feedback about a proposed new recreation centre in the cityâs northeast that could cost as much as $100 million. A unanimous vote by city council has paved the way for a North Woodstock recreation facility survey that will allow citizens to weigh in on the proposed facility. They can say […]
Small rinks and winning ways, David Bedkowski and Tristan Delisle want to help the Owen Sound Attack forward
David Bedkowski, a self-described city kid about as tall as a skyscraper said he feels right at home inside the tight confines of Owen Sound’s Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. That’s because he grew up inside Toronto’s Ted Reeve Community Arena, a hockey rink of similar ilk, with a low-slung ceiling and plenty of history. […]
Trail system at Sifton Bog expands as developers sell land
The London regionâs conservation authority bought a parcel of land beside the Sifton Bog from two local developers.
4 things to know about a youth-led court case against Ontario’s climate plans
By Fatima Syed, The Narwhal
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
For Our Youth club wraps up 2024 season
The final For Our Youth club meeting of the year took place on Oct. 19 at leader Melody Smilie’s house. We had a great turn out for a fun celebration. Leaders Heather Newman and Melody let everyone run off some energy in Melody’s spacious backyard before regrouping to sing our club song and take attendance. […]
Children’s Hospital opens clinic to give RSV shot to babies
The Childrenâs Hospital is trying to head off respiratory virus season, launching an immunization clinic to help protect infants from a cold-like infection that lands some in hospital. The just-opened immunization program is targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a seasonal disease that triggers mild symptoms in most but can be a particular threat to infants in […]