Village congregation comes together in a unique way
As the bells rang out, and despite snow on May 10th, Mother's Day, more than 20 vehicles lined up for a 'drive-by blessing' at...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “DOUBLE DUTY MOMS”
The slender, auburn-haired young mother was trying to enjoy a relaxed restaurant meal with her husband and two kids even while she kept an...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “DESTINED FOR GREATNESS”
He saw himself as a “wartime” leader chosen by destiny to lead the fight against a deadly enemy. Described by biographers as egocentric and...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “STAY AT HOME?”
Day after long weary day, we fight to keep the invisible wolf from our door. The battle takes place primarily on the front doorstep....
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “NORMAL-LESS”
They tell us this is the “new normal.” I don’t like the term. Currently, there is precious little that is “normal” about life across...
Bruce County to hold a Live Q & A – Participate and Learn
Bruce County is rich in cultural heritage resources. Past activities of Indigenous peoples, the Great Lakes maritime history, pioneers, and people who founded our...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “DOWN TIME”
As that old proverb informs us: the month of March “--comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” While this cliché...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “The Other”
Two weeks ago, I found myself in our local high school talking to a very attentive and well-mannered grade ten English class about Boo...
New Minister in town at Port Elgin United
"Port Elgin United is excited to welcome our new minister, Rev. Heather McCarrel. Many of the congregation had a chance to meet her during...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – GOODBYE, NUCLEAR FAMILY?
On February 17, I eased my body down into my favorite ancient Morris chair to read a...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – ‘Life or Death’?
It is literally a matter of life or death. I refer to the Federal Government’s on-line survey which invites Canadians to respond to a...
2020 Green Boutique schedule now ready
Southampton's Green Boutique of gently used and recycled items is set its schedule for the new year.
The Boutique located at Southampton United Church is...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – a respite
For many readers who look forward to our columns by Rev. Bob Johnston ( New
Perspectives: A Senior Moment) and his Historical Society columns that...
New Year’s Eve becoming a family affair
New Year's eve is becoming more of a family affair with local arenas offering sponsored free family skating time.
Skaters of all ages took to...
