Two local recipient organizations chosen from across Canada for Jumpstart sports funding
In September, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities announced an $8 million sport relief fund to help sports and recreation organizations continue to deliver programming in 2020...
Well deserving life memberships presented in Southampton
On Thursday, November 12th, Southampton Curling Club paid a high tribute to three of its members when they were given 'Lifetime Memberships' - Art...
Local Fitness Team Crosses Canada Virtually in a fundraiser
After ending their last race on September 30th, from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie, a team of 14 local fitness enthusiasts crossed half-way across...
OMHA and Dairy Farmers award post-secondary bursaries to exceptional young athletes
Five high school graduates, who made a big impact in their schools and in their communities, are being recognized for their academic excellence, minor...
OMHA and Egg Farmers of Ontario donating $10,000 to feed students – KIDS HELPING...
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) and Egg Farmers of Ontario are together donating $10,000 to Student Nutrition Ontario, a province-wide program that enables...
State-of-the-art ball diamonds ready for 2021
In what appears to be hardly any time at all, Saugeen First Nation has created state-of-the-art ball diamonds.
The diamonds have extensive chain-link fencing along...
Quest for Gold supports local athletes
The Ontario government is helping athletes and their coaches train in Ontario and continue their quest for gold at national and international competitions.
Through the...
Invasive species Awareness Program
I recently caught up with Invasive Species Awareness Program volunteers who are members of a Grey-Bruce conservation group.
They were installing waist high platforms and...
Wind and waves can be a fun challenge
For some, wild weather and a rolling Lake Huron is a fun challenge. This 'kite flyer' on Sunday, September 6th (2020), the waves and...
Southampton Cups Day evolves to Cups Week due to Covid-19
The Southampton Tennis Club (STC) usually wraps up their season with their club championship, Cups Day. It’s a month-long round robin where members play...
Regional hospital foundation raises a new fundraising record
There was no shortage of generosity at the Owen Sound Hospital Foundation’s 29th Annual Charity Golf Classic held at Legacy Ridge Golf Club on...
Golf ‘fore’ youth – a virtual fundraising tournament
There have been a tremendous amount of new and unexpected challenges faced by all of us throughout the last four months as a result...
Skate Park a popular place on a hot summer day
It's the 'dog days' of summer and almost time for back to school.
Skateboarders were out in full force at the Port Elgin Skate Park...
Hope for Cancer FUNdraising golf tournament goes ahead
It was perfect weather as almost 100 golfers (the limit allowed for outdoor events during Covid-19) tee-d off at Southampton Golf and Country Club...
