Fri March 15: New Georgian College Scholarships + Small Business Grants Open

Plus: Jensen & Walker played a very special book launch last night

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Just like that, we’re already through March Break and hurtling toward St. Patrick’s Day.

We’ve had a house full of teens this week (not complaining… I’m grateful to know where they are). There was a beaver wandering around town stirring up all kinds of drama, and I’m still recovering from the clocks changing.

It’s been a week.

So, Maryann’s invitation to come downtown for Al Walker’s book launch/mini-concert with Larry Jensen was a most welcome grown-up night out.

Full subscribers, there’s a lot more for you below, including…

• News on an iconic downtown Owen Sound closing its doors as two locations merge into one on the East side of town

• Details about a new scholarship open to Georgian College students entering skilled trades programs at all campuses, including Owen Sound

• Information for small brick-and-mortar businesses on how to apply for a non-repayable grant of up to $20,000 via FedDev Ontario funding to enhance your productivity and grow your revenue

• Tips from South Bruce OPP on avoiding common frauds and scams

• Owen Sound’s new poet laureate on CBC Radio

~ Miranda

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