BlackburnNews.com photo BlackburnNews.com photo
Midwestern
News

Georgian College Pre-Orientiation Features Surthrivor Realities

By Janice MacKay
August 18, 2015 - 5:35pm

Post Secondary Students are getting a back to school primer today at Georgian College in Owen sound. The Get Connected pre-Orientation event offers the ABC's of the institution including Activities, Basics and College Services. Students can also get a taste of reality with Surthrivor: How to survive and thrive at college. There will also be sessions on being an empowered student supporter. There will also be information on OSAP, line of credit, bursaries, awards, scholarships, employment and insurance. Plus a tech tool box covering software, email, online courses.. The pre-orientation runs 9am until 3pm Thursday at the Owen Sound Campus at 1450 8th St. East.

Read More Local Stories

New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

New military crosswalk in Sarnia to be unveiled

News
7 hours ago

As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

News
9 hours ago

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.