Indigenous Peoples Day – a day to remember, honour and learn
Today, June 21st, is not only the summer solstice and the longest day of the year, it is also recognized as National Indigenous Peoples...
Grey Bruce Labour Council: Love is Where We Belong
The threats that so many face because of faith, skin colour, heritage, gender, sexuality, age and the vast list of diversity that comprises who...
MP Ruff – Racism and hate have no place in Canada. Period
This past Sunday in London, Ontario four members of a Muslim family were killed, and a nine-year-old boy remains in hospital with serious injuries...
The ‘scoop’ of children happened close to home in Bruce County
We have all heard in mainstream media about the tragic and almost unbelievable story of 215 First Nations children that were found buried at...
June a month of celebration and tears
June 1st, first day of Pride month for 2021, is a day of celebration and liberation.
“We celebrate how far we have come in ensuring...
Beach Preservers draft survey on proposed development
The Beach Preservers of Port Elgin have drafted a survey regarding the proposed Cedar Crescent Village (CCV) development to be located at Port Elgin...
Attainable Housing Forum shows local housing desperation
A housing forum was held in December with recommendations that were brought many problems to light when it comes to housing and, according to...
40th Annual Terry Fox Run – the legacy lives on – September 20th (2020)
Tomorrow, September 20th, is the annual Terry Fox Run and this year it is definitely different.
There are no organized runs this year but that...
Human Trafficking – a Victim’s story
- by Amanda Preston
"This past Saturday, I was proud to walk with the many individuals who came to the Save the Children End Human...
Vandalism in Southampton
To the Editor:
As if we don't have enough to deal with in these times of COVID-19, now we have those who have nothing better...
Chantry Island is off limits – take a virtual visit not a landed one
While it may be enticing for kayakers, jet-skiers, canoers and others to take a personal trip to Chantry Island ... it is against the...
An open letter to the Province
Dear Premier Ford, Minister Elliott and Minister Fullerton:
It is becoming more and more distressing to residents of Long Term Care (LTC)Homes to be kept...
Despite scientific recommendations DGR project has been quashed
Despite more than 15 years of scientific studies and months of public hearings, the proposed deep geologic repository (DGR), which apparently uninformed people refer...
Local police service focuses on community services
Following the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in the United States, there is a call south of...
