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....
Earl’s Endowment Fund for Saugeen Memorial Hospital continues to grow
“Gobsmacked” is the best word to describe my reaction this morning (Mar. 12) when I learned that Earl’s Endowment Fund at the Saugeen Memorial...
Spring is a time for caution when it comes to water
It's that time of year again when Spring means melting snow and ice that can cause fast rising waters along rivers and lake shores.
"Every...
Southampton Rotary donates for room improvements
Saugeen Memorial Hospital will have a new hospital bed, flat screen tv and art work thanks to Southampton Rotary Club's donation of $7,500.
The television...
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...
Celebrate Newcomer Women on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day today, March 8th, is an annual celebration of the achievements of women around the world. This year, Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce...
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%...
Local MPP chosen as Canadian Chair of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians
Monday, March 8 is International Women’s Day – a day to mark and acknowledge the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women on a global scale
Huron-Bruce...
Bruce Grey Family Services to provide school-break fun craft activities
Bruce Grey Child and Family Services in partnership with the Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts (GBArts) will be providing children and youth between...
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...

















