Kimberley West-Briggs appointed Interim Board Chair of Community Foundation Grey Bruce

The Community Foundation Grey Bruce Board of Directors has appointed Kimberley West-Briggs as Interim Chair for the next six months while current Chair Maureen...

Pumpkinfest brings home major awards

Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) has announced the 2019 FEO Achievement Award winners that showcase various elements of festivals or events that have stood out...

Local young author encourages others to enter contest

Ripple Foundation is thrilled to announce a number of renowned Canadian authors joining this year’s judging panel for the annual Kids Write 4 Kids (KW4K) writing...

Southampton Art Gallery honours artist for her contributions

There was a recent excerpt on CBC radio (Feb. 27/19) that said artists are often not recognized until at least 40 years or more...

Reader in Germany weighs in on plans for Southampton heritage Rectory

To the Editor: Southampton Rectory My name is Daniela Klewitz from Germany and I have been visiting Southampton for a few years now and I heard...

Saugeen Shores Police Chief reports to Police Services Board

Saugeen Shores Police Services Board held its second meeting following its official recognition since the recent municipal election. Board members, Doug Freiburger, Georgina Elliot (Sec.),...

Chantry Centre holds winter at bay

During the winter months, there are many 'seniors' in Saugeen Shores who do not travel south or to warmer climes.  Instead, although they remain...

A family fun day at Bruce County Museum

Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) was a beehive of activity on Monday, February 18th, Family Day. With activities for every age, particularly children,...

Taking the Plunge into frigid Lake Huron

It isn't the Arctic but it sure feels like it when you're in a bathing suit in the middle of February on Lake Huron. ...

Granting Fair and Networking workshop for non-profits

Community Foundation Grey Bruce provides leadership to charities and nonprofits in Grey and Bruce Counties by holding an annual Granting Fair and Nonprofit Workshop...

Mowbray’s Canadian Tire – a family that gives back to the community

A family owned-and-operated business, Mowbray's Canadian Tire in Port Elgin has become an integral part of the community since they first opened their store...

Flag Day – Carrying on the tradition

Doug Johnson was not only a lifetime member of the Propeller Club in Southampton, he was also known as a flag expert with a...

Once Upon a Time: “Captain Frank’s Courtship: Part Two”

To read Part One:  Click Here Born in 1856, Frank Granville (Gonneville) was raised in Southampton. Widowed in 1894, he was left with three small...

Rotary hosting 17th annual Winterama funraiser

The 17 th annual Rotary Winterama is just around the corner.  On Saturday, February 9th at The Plex in Port Elgin and at the...