Lives behind the Commemorative Banners: Fall Banner News 2023
This fall will mark the 7th year that Banners will be hung on the main streets of both Port Elgin and Southampton honouring those...
Bruce-Grey Catholic School Board hosting regional trade fairs
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is set to host two regional trade fairs during November. The events will take place at St. Mary’s...
Bruce County Director of Human Resources moves into deputy-CAO’s chair
Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Morphy as the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, effective December 16, 2023.
The Deputy CAO position...
An opportunity to be on the Right Side of History says reader
Dear Editor,
Nearly four years ago, I wrote my first letter regarding the proposed Deep Geological Repository for spent nuclear fuel in South Bruce. At...
Anger rises after a significant change in pet emergency care for Grey Bruce announced
It appears that many in Grey Bruce area with family pets are angry over the sudden change in emergency health care for their members...
Lest We Forget – A Young Soldier’s last letter home from somewhere in...
In 2019, Saugeen Times published the story of Irvin Emery Reinhart, a young 17-year-old who went off to war on February 3, 1916.
It was...
The Field of Crosses – remembering the Fallen
Looking across the country each November, one of most poignant remembrances is the over 3,500 crosses that stand as silent reminders along five acres...
New Paisley Bridge officially opens but will experience temporary daily closures
On August 10th, 2022, the entire village of Paisley (ON) gathered to say goodbye to the bridge that most had known for their entire...
Local Southampton business supports Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services
To the Editor:
Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services would like to express sincere gratitude to Edith and Ian Sinclair of Square Deal Neil’s TV...
Anti-Human Trafficking Program for Youth moves to a new home
On November 1st (2023) the Women’s Centre Grey Bruce (TWC) iAnti-Human Trafficking Program for Youth (AHT) moved from it’s current location on 2nd Ave....
New OEHL names first Commissioner
The Board of Directors of the new Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) is pleased to announce the hiring of Rick Richardson as the league’s...
Grey Bruce Labour Council hosts annual Activist Awards dinner
The Grey Bruce Labour Council (GBLC) held its annual dinner Activist Award presentation on October 30th (2023).
Participants from many unions and the United Way...
Southampton Rotary celebrates 20th anniversary with Fund-a-Need for local school
Southampton Rotary held its 20th Annual Dinner Auction, in support of Rotary Causes and the G.C. Huston Playground Project, at the Walker House last...
Lives Behind the Commemorative Banners – John Rowan Geddes: November 3, 1917
John Rowand Geddes was born in Port Elgin to Alexander and Elizabeth Geddes. The family farmed on Lot 11 at the corner of Bruce...
