A community group called the Welcoming Communities Initiative, with the support of the Grey Bruce Inclusive Communities Committee, is holding an open community meeting on Tuesday April 21st at 7:00 pm at the Ginger Press, 848 2nd Ave. East in Owen Sound.
"We've had two very successful Forums that brought people together to look at what is needed to make Grey Bruce a region that welcomes and supports newcomers, and now it is the time to move forward with the recommendations," said Joan Irvine, a member of the initiative.
Across Ontario many communities accessed federal and provincial funding to assess newcomer needs, build strategies to attract and retain newcomers, and invest in services and regional coordination. Although that funding window has now closed, the need for action in Grey Bruce is more important than ever to make our region competitive. We need to bring investments, businesses, young
people, new immigrants and diverse newcomers to the area, and the Welcoming Communities approach has proven success. Strategic plans at Grey County and the City of Owen Sound recognize the importance of bring newcomers to the area to offset our declining and aging population.
There's nothing quite like expertly played brass music for stirring the senses and touching the heart. From the tender tone of the French horn and the subtleties of the trumpet, to the smoothness of the trombone and the resonance of the tuba, brass instruments can handle a vast repertoire that includes classical, jazz, folk, sacred, ceremonial and popular works. On April 24 and 25, join the SweetWater Music Festival at Georgian Shores United Church as we celebrate this versatile family of instruments.
Friday, April 24 will see some of the best brass musicians in Grey and Bruce counties come together under the exceptional direction of Canadian brass music icon Don Johnson.
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Local farmers and food producers want to supply you with the best of their best. Their challenge is to create a system that brings you what you want to eat in a way that is sustainable and fair to both producers and eaters.
To this end, you are being invited to participate in a survey about your family's likes, needs and patterns in food shopping and cooking. Where do you buy your food? What do you consider in making your choices? How interested are you in prepared foods? The Grey Bruce Centre for Agro-ecology, a farm-based co-operative, will use the community's answers to create an on-line ordering system that will bring local food right to your neighbourhood, maybe even right to your door. Fresh, convenient, packaged to suit your household at competitive prices – that is the goal. From veggies and baking to coffee, pantry staples and prepared meals, the local grocery distribution system can provide a wide variety of food options.
Your answers to the survey linked here will help local producers provide the right mix for our Grey-Bruce eaters. All the submissions will be confidential, but you will have the option to sign up for updates as the distribution project unfolds toward a launch as early as this fall.
Sometime during the early morning hours of 18APR15 unknown suspect(s) attended the 1700 block of 4th Ave E. There they located an unlocked 2013 gold 4 door Honda Civic bearing Ontario marker BSJE812. The owner had unintentionally left his keys in the vehicle. The unknown suspect(s) subsequently stole the vehicle. The Civic was described as having blackened out rear taillights, blackened emblems, black hub caps and a low profile front spoiler. If observed, the public is advised to not engage the occupants and instead contact police.
Anyone with information is requested to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Shortly before 11:00 am 18APR15 a white 2003 Chev Silverado pick up truck was stolen from the 1300 block of 2nd Ave E. The owner had entered a business for a few minutes and when he returned the vehicle was gone. The truck had a 2003 red Suzuki dirt bike in the bed of the truck. The pick up truck was later located abandoned in the Leith area however the dirt bike still remains stolen.
Anyone with information is requested to contact police or Crimestoppers.
There is only one organization in Bruce and Grey brave enough to invite 350 teens to spend from midnight until 7:30 am watching movies and eating bottomless pop and popcorn....to raise funds for children and youth projects....that organization is the United Way of Bruce Grey!
Friday April 24th, at the Galaxy Cinemas Owen Sound doors open at midnight.......
The Starlight Film Festival celebrates its 12th year with 4 timely movies (14A rating) all designed to keep everyone awake all night long.
At a cost of $20 a ticket this event is one of the United Way's largest fundraising events of the year. All proceeds from the event go to supporting children and youth projects throughout the county – youth supporting youth.
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