New Executive Director joins Owen Sound Georgian College

Dave Shorey joins Georgian College as Executive Director of the Owen Sound Campus on Oct. 12. Shorey will be part of Georgian’s senior leadership...

Georgian Personal Support Worker students begin their placements

Shauna Gadd is one of 24 Personal Support Worker (PSW) students who headed out on paid-work placements this August. Gadd took advantage of the...

One hundred reasons to celebrate

In the midst of chaos following a devastating storm in Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores) on Lake Huron the night before, Agnes Totten Graham Stewart...

Ladies in Uniform – We Shall Remember Them

G. William Streeter (Bill) has long had not only a fascination with military history but also has had a dedication and commitment to ensuring...

Young Huron-Bruce Liberal candidate has lead a remarkable life

The new Liberal candidate for Huron-bruce, James Rice, met with local Southampton and Port Elgin constituents on August 30th (2021). Rice met at a 'meet-n-greet'...

Local radio icon retires after more than half a century

At sixteen, when he ‘played’ at being on radio, John Divinski (affectionately known as JD by his colleagues), knew the career path that he...

Meet the Author series continues: Lynne Porter

The Brucedale Press announces the launch of LAKE CHARLES The Way It Was, the third in Lynne Porter's chronicles of life in small communities...

Southampton Ward Councilor Rich leaving

In a moving speech at Saugeen Shores Council meeting on Monday (Aug. 23), Southampton Ward Councillor,  John Rich announced that he is leaving Council...

Founder of Beach Preservers recognized for her dedication and passion

In a surprise presentation, core members of the Port Elgin Beach Preservers thanked Patricia Corrigan-Frank for her dedication, commitment and passion in the attempt...

Celebrating life 100 years later

1921 was a year filled with events.  Frederick Banting and Charles Best discover insulin in Toronto; Chanel No. 5 perfume was launched by Coco...

Port Elgin carving is completed

At more than 20 feet tall, what was a dying tree has been given new life. Owner, Mary Gross, in consultation with 'The Cowboy Carver'...

August 8th: WWI allies of 1918 – first day of the 100 Days...

On August 8, 1918, the allies of WWI started the big push known as the 100 Days Offensive, that led to the war's end...

Local author working on second edition of his trilogy

With two books now published, author Rev. Bob Johnston continues with his prolific writing. His first novel, Like a River Flows, tells the story of...

Paddon family history and legacy continues

The story of the Paddon family continues.  James  (Jim) Paddon carries on the historic legacy of the family through his artistic pencil renditions, of...