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Anti-Racism committee provides report to Council, calls on Town to adopt new measures
Anti-Racism committee provides report to Council, calls on Town to adopt new measures By;Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelburne Free Press After months of meetings and planning, the local Anti-Black…
Read MoreWe listened, took action’: Shelburne anti-Black racism task force recommends complaint and investigation process for racist incidents
“We listened, took action’: Shelburne anti-Black racism task force recommends complaint and investigation process for racist incidents” By Alexandra Heck A person of colour walked into a Shelburne bank. When…
Read MoreFord government puts further limits on social gatherings for entire province
Amid Ontario COVID-19 surge, Doug Ford government puts further limits on social gatherings for entire province — not just Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Source: Chris Halliday, Orangeville Banner The Doug…
Read MoreThe Murray Mindset
‘The Murray mindset’: Orangeville Prep president not surprised Jamal Murray and Nuggets took down Kawhi and Clippers, predicts similar fate for LeBron and Lakers by Chris Halliday The day after Jamal…
Read MorePrime Minister announces support for Black entrepreneurs and business owners
Prime Minister announces support for Black entrepreneurs and business owners September 9, 2020 Toronto, Ontario Every day, Black business owners and entrepreneurs make invaluable contributions to communities across the country,…
Read MoreGrey County launching new bus route, will have two stops in Shelburne
Grey County launching new bus route, will have two stops in Shelburne Written By PAULA BROWN “Everyone needs access to reliable, affordable transportation, and a lack of transit services creates…
Read More2020 My FM Woman of Influence Recognition
2020 has proven to be a difficult year. In the midst of a global pandemic, outcry for racial and social justice and economic instability, people often seek solace in their…
Read MoreProtestors gather at Town Hall in BLM peaceful demonstration
Protestors gather at Town Hall in BLM peaceful demonstration Written By PAULA BROWN Over a hundred protestors marched through the streets of Shelburne on Sunday (June 14) as part of…
Read More‘People follow by example’: Shelburne vows to lead charge for diversity with anti-racism task force
‘People follow by example’: Shelburne vows to lead charge for diversity with anti-racism task force By Alexandra Heck Just the image of Shelburne’s anti-racism march organizers standing together paints a…
Read MoreShelburne residents plan BLM march in stance against racism
http://shelburnefreepress.ca/?p=25354 Written By PAULA BROWN While protests continue across Ontario, Canada and the U.S., in response to the death of George Floyd and the uprising of the Black Lives Matter…
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