Treat trails like your own backyard for everyone’s enjoyment

Spring is finally here!  Warmer weather is drawing everyone outside.  People and their pets can be seen everywhere, out and about walking neighbourhood streets...

Local residents meet with French Authorities to learn about DGR technology

by Tony Zettel of Mildmay I was recently privileged to take part in an information session with French officials, to learn about that country's ongoing...

New grassroots non-profit supports nuclear energy

While COVID-19 has undoubtedly been the focus of news for the past year, the on-going crisis of climate change is still with us.  Living...

Scots Wha Hae – it’s Robbie Burns’ birthday

January 25th.  For more than 260 years, the Scots of the world have celebrated the birth  of Scotland's favourite son and poet, the bard...

Municipalities alarmed by Schedule 6 of provincial budget

When Schedule 6 of Bill 229 came to light with a resulting outcry from organizations and members of the public, the province said that...

Canada’s Christmas Store for everything on your list

This Christmas is expected to be very different and, with more people planning to stay home, it's also the time of year to decorate...

Condominium Exemption turned down by County of Bruce

Bruce County’s Planning and Development Committee has refused the Skylark Holdings a 'Condominium Exemption' to convert 47 apartment units into condominium units at 560...

Southampton says goodbye to long-standing businesses

Last week (Nov. 2nd-6th), two of Southampton's longest serving businesses closed their doors changing forever, the fabric and landscape of the town's main street...

Wesley United Church – memories that linger

Last night (Sept. 27th) and today, (Sept. 28th) a part of history has been lost - it was a link between the history of...

Are positive symbols of hope being lost?

A rainbow is a symbol of hope and the end of turbulence when it comes to weather and, when it comes to humanity, it...

Marine Heritage Festival: Early history – part 1

Like most events, this summer's Marine Heritage Festival in Southampton has been cancelled due to COVID-19. This year, 2020, would have been the 10th anniversary...

Southampton History: Dominion Lookout

According to sources, there are many questions floating about in Southampton regarding the installation of a new sign adjacent to the town's iconic giant...

Community Matters: Working together and supporting each other

“Times like this bring out the best in people, and we are seeing that every day at Bruce Power and in our communities. We...

Day of Mourning has an enduring message

Although we can’t gather in person this year, the enduring message of Day of Mourning – “to mourn for the dead and fight for...