New Perspective: A Senior Moment – SUMMER LEFTOVERS on Grandparents’ Day
Our town was strangely quiet last Tuesday morning, that very unofficial first day of Autumn. Traffic is now relatively minimal; no longer the steady...
A Cause of Joy by Rev. Heather McCarrell
Her arrival was a bit unexpected. We found her in a sad situation, the runt of a rather poorly kept litter of pups in...
REVISED: New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “THE MAN I NEVER KNEW”
Over these past summer weeks, and reassured by double-dose vaccinations, many grandparents have welcomed grandchildren back into our home bubbles. As vulnerable older people,...
Tools of the Trade
As a rural minister, I have taken to carrying certain items in my little Subaru that otherwise I would not. Thanks to Mary Beth...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “THAT’S JUST GARBAGE!”
No, this is not a timely rant against officials who determined that the Olympic Women’s Soccer Final would be ultimately decided by penalty kicks,...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “CALL OF THE OPEN ROAD”
That red C.C.M. bike I eulogized last week was my longest two-wheeled love affair---over 50 years--- but certainly not my first cycling relationship.
Way back...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “FAREWELL, MY NOBLE STEED.”
For over fifty years, he has served me faithfully. During three decades living in Peterborough, I rode him to work many days across three...
Central Grey Bruce Cooperative Ministry
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Country Curing – by Rev. Heather McCarrel
July 1st I arrived as the new minister at a country church: the Kemble-Sarawak, Zion-Keppel Pastoral Charge. The ministry now runs out of two church...
100 Women Who Care continue to make a difference
100 Women have done it once again. They have provided efficient and effective help to two organizations that help others.
On Friday, the Women donated...
Seniors add their voice through new survey
For 30 years, the Chantry Centre in Southampton has been a hub of activities for seniors in the community.
From line dancing to card games,...
Canada Day 2021 a time of reflection and remembrance
Canada Day 2021 was not a time for celebration and the mammoth flag in Southampton flew at half-mast, all as a somber reminder and...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “OH, CANADA”
On Canada Day a few years ago, I inadvertently displayed my large maple leaf flag the wrong way. That is not an easy error...
Bruce Power takes steps toward reconciliation through Indigenous Champions Program
On June 30th, Bruce Power introduced an Indigenous Champions Program for its managers, which will promote cultural awareness, advocate for increased employment opportunities for...
