Six local projects to receive funding under ICIP
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson has announced six projects in her riding have been awarded grants totaling $3.9 million under the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure program...
Bruce County library services modified during shutdown
On April 3, Bruce County Public Library services were modified for the duration of the provincial shutdown. Library Services will be provided curb-side, with...
Archive Awareness: A look back in history – Nodwell Park then and now
In keeping with Archive Awareness week and the history of Bruce County, this is the story of what is now a park in Port...
Local business continues to pivot in the 3rd Wave lockdown
The Wismer House wants to take a second to thank everyone who will order and pick up from them in the next month. Owner,...
Early registration encouraged for second Grey Bruce Virtual Job Fair
In March, more than 1,200 job seekers and 125 employers connected through the Grey Bruce Virtual Job Fair to explore 1,500 local job opportunities.
As...
Retired police officer fills pandemic hours
When it comes to a pandemic, what does a retired police officer do to stay occupied when no longer required to put on the...
What, where and why a wind sock
Residents in Southampton took recent notice of a florescent orange 'wind sock' atop the water intake station at the bottom of Bay Street so...
The legend of the famous Bluenose lives on 100 years later
Today, March 26th, marks the 100th anniversary of the launch of the famous Bluenose schooner built in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Designed by William Roué, a...
Huron Haven gets a major facelift
Huron Haven Motel, south of High Street on Huron Street in Southampton, is undergoing a major renovation after being sold by Brian Vokes last...
‘Historic’ investments announced for senior care in Huron-Bruce
Following the tabling of the Ontario Government’s 2021-2022 budget, Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson made some “historic” announcements Thursday to...
Memories: John (Jack) McLellan – an original teamster
In the early days, a ‘teamster’ was a truck driver or, before that, a person who drove teams of draft animals.
The name dates back to 1903,...
Celebrating Archives and the history of Bruce County
Each year, the first week of April is dedicated to Archives Awareness Week in Ontario. At the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, the...
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre welcomes new Development Officer
The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre is pleased to announce that Rachel Taylor has joined their team in the Development Officer role.
“The Development...
Once Upon a Time: Cunningham-Greer store at Glamis – Part 2
Mrs. A.E. Greer was a storekeeper for many years in Glamis. She describes the store’s early days, including memories provided by Mrs. Lila MacLean....
