Southampton icon once a contentious issue
We recently received a query to revive an old story that we did in 2014 regarding Southampton's giant flag at the foot of High...
A step back in time
Like the song, "Little Brown Church in the Vale", Saugeen Township has the "Little White Church on the River".
After meeting in a barn, known...
Fifty years seems like yesterday
According to Tilly Butler, "... fifty years seems like yesterday".
Leo and Tilly (Matilda Christine) Butler celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday 13th at...
The little Port Elgin train is officially for sale
Andy and Debbie Hess are disappointed that the Port Elgin and North Shore Railroad will not be operating this summer after running the train...
Last day for Dan Russell as G. C. Huston Principal
It was a momentous and emotional time for everyone who attended the last day of school on June 28th, as local principal, Dan Russell,...
‘Connection between Math and Music’ – Part 4 – the final segment
On Friday, June 15ht, renowned mathematician Mike Sterling will present the last in the series of 'Geometry of Music: Part 4 at the Bruce...
Bruce County Museum receives special visitors
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) in Southampton had special visitors on Sunday, May 27th when Neil Turok, Executive Director of the Perimeter...
Men ‘Walk a Mile in HER Shoes’ to raise awareness
Mother Nature definitely co-operated for the 5th annual 'Walk a Mile in HER Shoes' fundraiser for the Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey as...
Eli Maor returns
I have a friend, Eli Maor, who has written another book 'Music by the Numbers, from Pythagoras to Schoenberg.'
The master writer has done it again. ...
Principal Dan Russell leaves a legacy
With only four years until retirement, Russell is moving on to Alexandra Community School in Owen Sound, which is near his home.
It will however,...
Hurricane Hazel’s path left its mark on Southampton
This week, October 15th - 18th marks the anniversary of Hurricane Hazel as she swept through southwestern Ontario in 1954 leaving death and destruction...
Plaque recognizes Southampton contribution to the Mosquito Bomber
While Sunday, July 2nd, continued Canada's 150th celebration weekend, it was also time for another celebration ... recognition of the World War II Mosquito...
Long standing Propeller Club member celebrates a birthday
One of the longest serving members of the Propeller Club, which was the start of the Marine Heritage Society, is Bill Moulton.
Moulton, along with...
New Piping Plover chicks are banded
The recently hatched Piping Plover chicks on Port Elgin beach were 'banded' yesterday (July 4/14), with the exception of the one affectionately called 'the...
