The New Hope: Local Black Lives Matter Organizers
The New Hope: Local Black Lives Matter Organizers These four young women (plus one younger sister) were the moving force behind two crucial local social justice marches – one in…
New campaign calls for greater representation of Black history in Ontario’s education curriculum
New campaign calls for greater representation of Black history in Ontario’s education curriculum By Erica Vella Global News A new campaign by the Ontario Black History Society;is calling on the provincial and federal…
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…
We 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…
Ford 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…
The 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…
Grey 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…
2020 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…
Protestors 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…
‘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…