A Joint Statement from Kincardine Pride and the Grey Bruce Labour Council
Without each of us embracing the entire width and breadth of the vast diversity amongst us, the future of society is not sustainable.
Recent events,...
What does the “CANADIAN NATIONAL VIMY MEMORIAL” signify?
What is the Vimy Memorial?
It is Canada's most impressive tribute overseas to those Canadians who fought and gave their lives in the First World...
Saugeen Shores Mayor’s statement on former Prime Minister Mulroney
Like so many Canadians, I was saddened to learn last month of the death of our former Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney.
Since...
Parents be aware – keep your kids safe online
February 8th was #SaferInternetDay and, today, as frightening as it may seem, more than 77% of children ages 9-17 have a smart phone, giving...
No one is immune: Beware of scams – both phone and computer
This week has been quite eventful personally when it comes to scams.
First, I was contacted by phone with a 'Private Number' showing on my...
Housing continues to be a burden across all demographics
In a recent report to Bruce County Council by Tania Dickson, Housing Services Manager Bruce County, housing appears to still be in dire straits...
The Field of Crosses – remembering the Fallen
Looking across the country each November, one of most poignant remembrances is the over 3,500 crosses that stand as silent reminders along five acres...
ALS – a disease that attacks regardless of gender, ethnicity or age
Although its official name is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, it is better known by three little letters - ALS ... and Jamie Hingston, only in...
The Caring Benches – by Larry McIntosh
by Larry McIntosh
Don’t forget about these blue benches, one in Port Elgin at Coulter Parkette and another in Southampton by the town hall.
As...
Protecting deer populations from illegal unethical hunting practices
Why is that some hunters continue to skirt around things like licenses and stalk animals out of season?
For instance, the Ontario government is attempting...
Grey Bruce Labour shines a light on the new Markdale Hospital
The news of new healthcare facilities opening in our region is very much welcome. The work of so many for so long has come...
Rural emergency health care in a precarious situation
Health care in rural Ontario is in a precarious situation. Just today, June 20th, the local regional Chesley hospital announced that it had...
Rabbit House Rescue – a place where bunnies can frolic, play and live safely
Having been to several animal sanctuaries for animals such as dogs and cats but never to a rabbit rescue sanctuary, I didn't know what...
Isotopes for Hope: Canada’s leadership imperative – doubling our production of medical isotopes by...
There are many times in our lives when we come to realize that there is nothing more important than our health. This also includes...
