Billy Bishop Home & Museum
Corps and Royal Air Force during the First World War. In 1917 and 1918, Bishop flew daring missions in his Nieuport and SE5 scout aircraft, and was credited with shooting down 72 enemy aircraft. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, and other medals for valour, becoming one of Canada's most decorated servicemen.
Knights Inn Owen Sound - Owen Sound Hotels, Canada
Knights Inn Owen Sound 2 Stars hotel in Owen Sound, Canada Within US Travel Directory This Ontario motel features rooms with microwaves and refrigerators. The motel also has barbecue facilities and is within a 5-minute walk of the Billy Bishop Home and Museum, an aviation museum.Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are standard in all rooms at the Knights Inn Owen Sound. The rooms feature blue bedding and wood décor.Guests can cook-out at the barbecue facilities. The property features a 24-hour front desk.The Knights Inn is 1 km from the Marine and Rail Museum. Indian Falls is within a 10-minute drive of the property.
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Grey Roots Museum, Owen Sound Ontario
August 20, 2018
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Great Getaways: Grey Roots Museum & Archives - Owen Sound, ON
from Great Getaways #8014 Waterfalls of Grey County in Grey County, Ontario
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Grey Roots Museum & Archives attractions preserve and promote the cultural and heritage traditions of Grey County. Interpretive programs and demonstrations, rotating exhibits, a heritage village, and archival resources create an exciting and educational visitor experience. The building also houses Grey County Tourism where you'll find maps, brochures, and other travel information with plenty of knowledgeable friendly people to help point you in the right direction. It is also home to Grey County's only indoor waterfall.
Billy Bishop Documentary
Bishop was born in Owen Sound, Ontario.[2] He was the third of four children born to William A. and Margaret Bishop.[3] His father, a lawyer and graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, was the Registrar of Grey County.[4] Attending Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Bishop earned the reputation of a fighter, defending himself and others easily against bullies.[4] He avoided team sports, preferring solitary pursuits such as swimming, horse riding, and shooting.[5] Bishop was less successful at his studies; he would abandon any subject he could not easily master, and was often absent from class.[6]
At 15, Bishop had his first experience with aviation: he built an aircraft out of cardboard, wood crates and string, and flew off the roof of his three-story house. He was dug, unharmed, out of the wreckage by his sister.[6]
In 1911,[1] Billy Bishop entered the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) in Kingston, Ontario, where his brother Worth had graduated in 1903.[7] At RMC, Bishop was known as Bish and Bill. Bishop failed his first year at RMC, having been caught cheating.[8]
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OSCVI Fire 1952
The third floor assembly hall at the old Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational Institute was condemned as a fire hazard in 1951, and as it turned out they were right. In May of 1952 the upper floor and other parts of the school were destroyed by fire. Famous students of this school include World War One flying ace Billy Bishop; Agnes Macphail, the first woman elected to the Canadian Parliament; and Dr. Norman Bethune.
City of Owen Sound November 18, 2013 Council Meeting
On behalf of City Council, Mayor Haswell announced that Jean Wilson is the recipient of the 2013 Senior of the Year Award. Mayor Haswell presented Jean with a plaque in appreciation of her tireless efforts in enriching the social, cultural and civic life of the community.
A Public Meeting was held respecting the City's intention to stop up and close, declare surplus and dispose of municipal property located adjacent to 1389 16th Avenue East.
City Council received a presentation by Diane Foulds, Community Outreach Coordinator, Owen Sound Museums, advising Council that the Billy Bishop Museum is once again being decorated for the Victorian Christmas which visitors can enjoy from November 19 to December 31, 2013. The Victorian Christmas Open House will take place on Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. A 'Tree of Remembrance' will be lit this year and Christmas balls can be purchased for $25.00 to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in military service.
Business Licence applications were approved for 'Christopher Garrow Enterprises', a home-based business for the maintenance and installation of gas-fired appliances located at 1176 4th Avenue East, 'Pulse 8 Metal by Design', a custom metal art business located at 1335 2nd Avenue East and 'Inspire Studio and Esthetics', an esthetic business located in an existing business at 181 8th Street East.
City Council directed staff to negotiate a contract with Dominion Voting Systems Corporation for the use of 6 optical scan tabulators during the 2014 Municipal Election.
City Council awarded Request for Proposal 13-23 for consulting services respecting an asset condition assessment for the Water Treatment Plant, to Conestoga Rovers and Associates Ltd. at $72,145.00 plus HST.
City Council approved the use of the Owen Sound Farmers' Market kitchen by Casero (Emily Leonard and Beth Milne) to operate a temporary take-out Mexican food establishment that would run until late December, 2013, subject to conditions identified by staff.
The Director of Operations reminded everyone that a second public consultation meeting respecting Transit Service will now be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Bayshore Community Centre. Owen Sound Transit will provide an additional stop at the Bayshore Community Centre on that day.
Councillor Purdon advised that November 25, 2013 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Women's House serving Grey and Bruce and The Women's Centre Grey and Bruce are presenting the 1st annual Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign during November. The campaign encourages everyone to display or wear the colour purple which is a symbol of courage, survival and honour.
Mayor Haswell advised that the United Way will be hosting a fundraising guided tour of the Owen Sound Jail on Friday December 13 and Saturday December 14, 2013. Tickets are $20.00 for the event. Tours will be provided by former jail guards and staff members.
Mel Proud
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Exploring Harrison Park in Owen Sound, Ontario
We hope you enjoy this video of us exploring and playing at Harrison Park in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. This fantastic and large park offers a variety of activities for families of all ages. There are playgrounds to explore, underground railroad historical memorials, the Harrison Park Inn Restaurant that offers both sit down meals and a take-out window, a bird sanctuary with a variety of birds such as geese and pheasants, as well as lots of space to roam and a campground for those adventurous to stay here!
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Grey Roots Musuem & Archive
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Your History Our Heritage Ep 10 Rose Hall
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Owen Sound Celtic Festival
Your History Our Heritage Ep 11 Bill Corbett
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Your History Our Heritage Ep 2 Dave Carr
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From Owen Sound to Ottawa to Copenhagen
Owen Sound, December 8th, 2009. A handful of area residents deliver a message (including oversized card carrying a greater number of letters and thoughts and wishes) to Bruce Grey Owen Sound MP Larry Miller
Your History Our Heritage Ep 1 Wendy Tomlinson
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Your History Our Heritage Ep 4 Keith Davidson
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Dave Carr
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Local Heroes - Colleen Purdon
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Wilmer Nadjiwon
Wilmer Nadjiwon was born on the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation at Cape Croker, Ontario.
At the age of six he was taken to the Spanish residential school in Northern Ontario where he spent eight years.
He returned to Cape Croker where he worked on a farm among many other things.
In 1942 Wilmer Nadjiwon joined the Canadian Army.
He participated in the Italian campaign first as an artilleryman then he was assigned to the Perth Regiment Infantry.
He was still in Italy, being held in reserve, when the war in Europe ended.
After the war Mr. Nadjiwon returned to Cape Croker and worked as a fisherman for a number of years. Later he spent some time doing bridge work in Canada and the U.S. in the Niagara Falls area. He returned to Cape Croker and was Chief of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation from 1964 to 1978.
He married Lucy in 1948. They had 11 children. Mr. Nadjiwon says he's lost count of the grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren he has.
Wilmer Nadjiwon told of his experiences in the war on October 17, 2005 at the Billy Bishop Home and Museum in Owen Sound.
In the following excerpt he describes the very first time he was ever under fire as an infantryman.