One day to ‘Go’ time for Earl’s Endowment Fund
It’s almost 'GO' TIME!
With the $27,000 (!!!!) currently in Earl’s Endowment Fund as motivation, I will be up and at it Saturday, March 20....
‘This is her story’: More than a Century of Living – Part 2
'This is her story', by Joyce Van Dam as told when she was 101 years of age in Tiverton, Ontario - Part 2 (to...
‘This is her story’: More than a Century of Living – Part 1
On March 8, 2021, Joyce Van Dam celebrated her 102nd birthday at Tiverton Park Manor in Tiverton. According to staff, she is "sharp as...
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’s DAY!
Celtic Dance Canada's Saugeen Shores director, Mary Foley announced that the group had the opportunity to perform on Breakfast Television City TV today, St....
MPP Walker announces funding to assist Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound retirement homes
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker has announced the province will provide local retirements homes with $417,920.10 in funding to assist with COVID-19 costs.
The Ontario...
Saugeen Conservation undergoing Strategic Plan and Rebranding Initiatives
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is seeking to refresh its long-term strategic direction and to create greater social impact in the watershed community by developing...
The story behind Sparks Corner
Many people refer to the swooping long curve of HWY 21, between Southampton and Port Elgin as “Sparks Corner”.
Well, it is not Sparks Corner....
County Long Term Care Homes Receive Second Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 128 residents and 7 staff members at Brucelea Haven Long Term Care Home (Walkerton, ON) and 86 residents and...
Commonwealth Day began with a Canadian proposal
Today, the second Monday in March, is officially Commonwealth Day.
In memoriam of Doug Johnson of Southampton, we continue each year to bring Commonwealth Day...
Saugeen First Nation firefighter takes up fundraising challenge
A crowd gather at Saugeen First Nation on Sunday, March 7th, to greet firefighter Dylan Roote of Saugeen First Nation #29, who took up...
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre presents Trailblazer exhibition – those who made a...
What does it mean to be a trailblazer? This title is given to individuals who clear a path that was not there, who take...
CFUW advocates for seniors in long-term care facilities
Letter to the Editor:
COVID 19 has taken almost 22,000 lives in Canada. That is tragic. What is even more tragic is that over 80%...
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre has re-opened!
Once again, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is now open to the public.
From Tuesday to Saturday, the Museum is open from 10AM...
Memories of ‘The Hardware Store’
On Friday, I drove up High street and saw the paper hanging in the windows of “THE HARDWARE STORE”.
I immediately started to think about...
