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| March 1, 2008 |
| 7:30 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
On March 1st, young (16-25) and talented musicians will perform in the first annual Knox Acoustic Cafe Youth Showcase. One performer from the evening will be awarded a spot on the Young and Hungry stage at the 2008 Summerfolk Music festival. As well they will have a chance to open for a performer of their choice during the 200 Knox Acoustic Cafe concert series.
Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased online at www.knoxowensound.ca/acousticcafe/, at the Downtown Bookstore, or by calling 519-270-5531
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McGuinty government gives strong support
McGuinty government posts responses to Ontario’s call for fairness.
McGuinty government honours families at Queen’s Park, fire fighter memorial.
Premier McGuinty Passes The Torch With Pan Am Bid
The Government of Ontario is making an -million commitment to help ensure the prosperity of small brewers for many years to come.
McGuinty Government Calls Plant A Vote Of Confidence In Ontario’s Skilled Workers
Today, the government intends to introduce Ideas for the Future Act, 2008, that, if passed, would provide a 10-year corporate income tax exemption for new companies that turn home-grown ideas into Ontario jobs and products.
Premier urges Ontarians to sign petition and stand up for fairness.
McGuinty Government Improving Access To Care And Reducing Wait Times For Kids
McGuinty Government’s Latest Progress Report Tells Stories Of Real People
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10th Campaign proves to be a record breaker.
United Way of Bruce Grey has once again breached its fundraising target, raising over $280 000.
“We set our sights on what our community needs and the needs of the agencies we fund, we again aimed high and the community responded” said Francesca Dobbyn, United Way Executive Director.
The United Way is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2008.
Funding 22 programs through 21 agencies, the United Way provides community leadership on many social issues.
“Domestic violence is our most heavily funded sector, with poverty and family supports also receiving significant funding,” Dobbyn explains. “Last year we granted out over $180 000 to community agencies.”
In addition to grants the United Way advocates and assists in creating positive community change. The United Way sits as the chair of the Seniors Advocacy and Awareness Network, a committee dedicated to education and the prevention of elder abuse. The United Way also sits on the Rural Women Take Action on Poverty committee, the Child and Youth Priority Action Team for the Southwest LIHN., and the Grey Bruce Labour Council.
Ten Years of Giving: $1 373 411
$ 22,494.00 1998
$ 45,424.00 1999
$ 58,212.00 2000
$ 84,675.00 2001
$ 100,211.80 2002
$ 137,835.56 2003
$ 125,319.29 2004
$ 253,885.63 2005
$ 261,791.00 2006
$ 283,563.00 2007
The United Way’s fundraising campaign relies heavily on labour support and corporate support for its payroll deduction efforts.
“Bruce Power remains our single largest corporate supporter, with Hobart Food Equipment having the strongest payroll campaign,” Dobbyn acknowledged, “We have over 50 different companies, financial institutions and government offices all contributing, locally, to improve the lives of people in the community”.
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| February 19, 2008 |
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Owen Sound tree planting workshop to help local residents reduce property taxes and help fight climate change
Trees Ontario is hosting with its partners, the Ontario Forestry Association (OFA) and the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, a free workshop focused on incentive programs for planting trees, tree planting techniques and the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) which can reduce property taxes by up to 75 per cent. The workshop will be held at the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority offices at #237897 Inglis Falls Road in Owen Sound on Tuesday, February 19, from 7 – 9 p.m.
This workshop is an opportunity for local landowners to learn how they can receive financial incentives to plant trees on their property and reduce their environmental footprint.
WHAT: Free tree planting workshop to fight climate change and reduce landowner taxes
WHEN: Tuesday, February 19, from 7 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, #237897 Inglis Falls Road, Owen Sound
WHO: Trees Ontario, OFA and local partners
Space is limited and pre-registration is appreciated.
For more information and to register contact:
Elissa Schmidt, Manager of Communications, Trees Ontario
toll free 1.877.646.1193 ext. 232, elissas(at)treesontario.on.ca.
Trees Ontario, working with its partners, is the largest, not-for-profit tree planting agency in North America and is committed to the re-greening of Ontario through tree planting efforts. The goal of the organization is to restore Ontario’s tree planting capacity, especially throughout southern Ontario on private lands, by providing funding and planning support for its tree planting partners, which includes local Conservation Authorities, Stewardship Councils, municipal governments and community volunteer groups.
Last spring Trees Ontario, with its partners, planted nearly 3 million trees. Its goal is to increase tree planting to 10 million trees every year by 2015.
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