Ruth Mathiang News Today

From Friday, Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 6, the longest-running Emancipation Day festival in North America at the northernmost terminus of the Underground Railroad will celebrate 161 years in Owen Sound. Its the festivals 161st year, but its only the third Emancipation Day celebration since the House of Commons passed Bill M-36 in a unanimous vote to officially recognize the day across Canada.

Please note: guests ages 12 and up will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, along with ID, to attend this event. Go here for...