Bruce Owen
Bruce Owen | |
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Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Simcoe Centre | |
In office 1987–1990 | |
Preceded by | Earl W. Rowe |
Succeeded by | Paul Wessenger |
Personal details | |
Born | Barrie, Ontario, Canada | May 24, 1931
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Anne |
Children | 3 |
Profession | Lawyer |
Bruce Owen (May 24, 1931 – February 7, 2022) was a Canadian lawyer and politician in Ontario. He served as a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1987 to 1990, representing Simcoe Centre for the provincial Liberal Party.
Early life
Bruce Owen was born in
Political career
Bruce Owen ran for the
Owen ran for the Ontario legislature in the
The Liberals were defeated in the 1990 provincial election, and Bruce Owen lost his seat to Paul Wessenger of the NDP by almost 3,000 votes.[13] He attempted a comeback in the 1995 election, but lost to PC candidate Joe Tascona by 17,729 votes.[14]
Outside politics
Owen was the programme chairman of the Barrie Concert Association, and has presented numerous programs of
Owen presented a plan to city council for a new arts theatre in 2005, noting that the existing Fisher Auditorium is showing signs of age. His plan has been supported by some figures in the tourism sector.[16]
Personal life
Owen was married to Anne
Owen died at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in
References
- ^ "Bruce Owen obituary". Tribute Archive. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ^ "Bruce Owen". Owen & Associates Law. March 16, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Bruineman, Marg. (February 9, 2022). "Barrie community mourns 'passing of a legend'". BarrieToday.com. Village Media. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ^ Roberts, Dana (February 10, 2022). "Longstanding Barrie politician, Bruce Owen, dies at 90". CTV News. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ^ "How the 1,117 candidates fared across Canada". The Toronto Star. October 31, 1972. p. 15.
- ^ "Election '80". The Toronto Star. February 19, 1987. p. B7.
- ^ "How Canada voted". The Globe and Mail. September 5, 1984. pp. 14–15.
- ^ Canadian Press (October 18, 1967). "Tories win, but..." The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario. p. B2. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
- ^ Canadian Press (March 20, 1981). "Winds of change, sea of security". The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario. p. 22. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ^ "Results from individual ridings". The Windsor Star. September 11, 1987. p. F2.
- ^ a b c Simon, Chris (February 10, 2022). "'A true champion of the arts': Former Liberal MPP, ex-Barrie alderman and Kempenfest founder remembered". Barrie Advance. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ^ "Owen, Bruce – Obituary". BarrieToday.com. Village Media. February 8, 2022. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ^ "Ontario election: Riding-by-riding voting results". The Globe and Mail. September 7, 1990. p. A12.
- ^ "Summary of Valid Ballots by Candidate". Elections Ontario. June 8, 1995. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
- ^ "Barrie's festival of many colours". Toronto Star. October 3, 2009. p. E6.
- ^ Watt, Laurie (April 8, 2005). "Arts Council scales back plans for new theatre". Advance. Barrie, Ont. p. 1.