The Battle of Normandy August 8, 1944
This day was one of the worst in WWII for the Canadian Army.
The following is from the Canadian Veterans Affairs Normandy 1944 Information file.
“The...
Living Wage needed keeps going up – now $24.60 in Bruce Grey
The Living Wage for Bruce Grey has increased by 6.7% to $24.60 per hour in 2025, up from $23.05 in 2024. The new rate...
Save the Date – Giving Tuesday is December 2nd
This #GivingTuesday, show your local Museum & Cultural Centre some love! You can join the global generosity movement by supporting it in 1 of...
Police Benevolence Fund receives a financial boost
On November 10th, (2025) the ladies of the St. John’s Anglican Church attended the Police Station to present a cheque of $2,000 in support...
Capturing your Weather – The gales of November
The first sign of winter arrived as snow squalls streamed across Lake Huron to the Port Elgin shoreline today, November 10th (2025).
Everyone living on...
Bruce Power launches annual Holiday Fundraiser
Bruce Power has launched its annual online fundraiser for numerous toy drive and hamper programs that support hundreds of local families during the holidays.
Bruce...
Volunteers help to reduce poverty: The Impact of Community Volunteer Income Tax services
The Grey Bruce Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Network continues to make a significant impact by providing free tax preparation services to low-income...
Bruce C project report points to significant economic opportunity
In late October (2025), Bruce Power released interim findings from an upcoming independent report by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, which outlines the significant...
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre: Legacy of Hope – a powerful exhibit...
The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, Legacy of Hope Foundation, Saugeen First Nation, and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, have partnered to...
April 9th, The Battle of Vimy Ridge remembered
Today, April 9th, is the 108th anniversary of the beginning of The Battle of Vimy Ridge, a battle that saw a sacrifice of immeasurable...
Visit the Cenotaph of your choice on November 11, 2025
This Tuesday, many of you will visit the cenotaphs in Port Elgin and Southampton. Please take the time and read the names on the...
Remembering Private John Henry Yahba on Indigenous Veterans’ Day
November 8th, is officially Indigenous Veterans' Day that began in 1993 to recognize those Indigenous men who volunteered in several wars, including WWI, the...
Twinning a possibility with a sister community for Saugeen Shores
In this time of Remembrance, John Willetts brought to Saugeen Shores Town Council a proposal to create a 'twinning' with Zonnebeke in Belgium.
Willetts has...
Local Nurses who served in World War I – Mabel Stauch
When it came to war in early times, WWI and WWII, men were generally the focus. However, many women also served, primarily as nurses. ...
