Tag: youth
Banditfest creates space for teen music
Banditfest 2024 in downtown Owen Sound Sunday was a big break, a first gig for some of the many teenaged musicians. Fifteen performers brought what promised to be an eclectic, 11-hour musical mix between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m., with arts and food vendors. It was organized by teens and led by Olive Borowski and Zoe Kyriopoulous, […]
Path cleared for local biker club ex-president’s sentencing on drug, gun charges
The former president of the local Outlaws motorcycle club, convicted of drug and gun charges, will be sentenced sooner than later. This week, it was determined that Ryan (Big Red) Daigneaultâs sentencing date can be set on July 31 without the preparation of a Gladue Report, a specialized pre-sentence report for offenders with Indigenous connections. […]
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. […]
New dog trained to help child victims through stress of court testimony
A London non-profit agency that offers support services for child victims going through the judicial system has welcomed a new four-legged member to their team.
Boy, 15, faces child porn charge after minor’s nude photos posted online
A 15-year-old youth from the Kincardine area is facing child pornography charges, police say.