Becky Conroy News Today

Members of the LGBTQ community in a small eastern Ontario town are frustrated and demanding change, after their mayor dismissed their request to fly the Pride flag during Pride Month again, citing a 1998 town policy.

PETAWAWA – Council has directed staff to look into the creation of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee for the town and prepare a report.

PETAWAWA – Council has directed staff to look into the creation of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee for the town and prepare a report.

PETAWAWA – Council has directed staff to look into the creation of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee for the town and prepare a report.

PETAWAWA – Council has directed staff to look into the creation of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee for the town and prepare a report.

PETAWAWA – Council has directed staff to look into the creation of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee for the town and prepare a report.

View Comments Though a few things might look a little different, Camp Barnabas is returning this summer for its 27th season.  Based in Purdy, Camp Barnabas is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing life-changing camp experiences to individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses as well as their siblings. Barnabas typically serves approximately 2,000 campers and welcomes 2,400 missionaries every summer. Campers come from all over the nation to spend a week at Barnabas,...

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 By Mike Gervais/Cassville Democrat A firefighter holds his position to attempt to extinguish a large structure fire at Camp Barnabas. One cabin was lost in the blaze, but firefighters were able to stop it from spreading to other structures. Mike Gervais/Cassville Democrat Embers from burn pile blew under structure, causing fire Camp Barnabas at Teas Trail lost a girls cabin to a structure fire on Tuesday after some winterizing clean-up efforts went awry. Monett Rura...