Mon May 13: Healthcare Concerns Inspire Rally, Letters to Editor

Plus: An exclusive interview with Autumn Peltier ahead of her May 16 appearance in Owen Sound for the Earth Film Festival

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On Thursday, May 16, the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation (GSCF) welcomes a very special guest to the 7th annual Earth Film Festival at the Roxy Theatre. Autumn Peltier is best known as an International Indigenous Rights & Water Activist, and her inspirational journey is told in the film “The Water Walker.”

In addition to her film screening, Autumn will participate in a thought-provoking panel discussion with local youth. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more passionate environmental champion to join our local festival.

The Owen Sound Current had an opportunity to catch up with Autumn recently. Enjoy this Q&A-style interview, and don’t miss the upcoming Earth Film Festival.

Opinion

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

• A fun and exclusive opportunity for locals to take part in an upcoming TV series filmshoot as paid extras.

• Highlights from the most recent Grey County Council meeting, including a progress report on the operating plan for Grey Roots Museum and Archives.

• An invitation for local neurodivergent artists to be featured in a juried exhibition at the TOM.

• Coverage of the Saturday rally at City Hall, where participants expressed concerns about the erosion of rural healthcare and privatization of services.

• Don’t forget there’s a council meeting tonight! If you missed my agenda highlights on Saturday, you can check those out here.

~ Miranda

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