Learning a lesson and losing faith
To the Editor:
I grew up a proud Catholic girl in a small Ontario town. My grandparents were especially proud and active in the church....
What’s a weed? – by Rev. Heather McCarrel
Once I read that the best way to keep your lawn weed free was by keeping it thick with grass; by seeding regularly it...
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...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “GOING, GOING, GONG!”
About five years ago, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre in Kitchener created a meaningful ritual for patients when their treatment was completed. After concluding...
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...
The Call of 215 Children – by Rev. Heather McCarrel
The discovery this past week of the remains of 215 children at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia, has...
Ten year scholarship program for Saugeen First Nation students
CRG Energy has announced a 10-year $30,000 Saugeen First Nation Indigenous Nuclear Scholarship.
The CRG Energy Indigenous Nuclear Scholarship will run from 2021-2031. The scholarship will...
Natural gas expansion heading into Phase 2
To the Editor:
Ontarians deserve access to reliable and affordable heating. That is why two years ago, our government began expanding access to natural gas...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “WHEN IS GRADUATION?”
May and June have traditionally held the promise of graduation---from Georgian College, from high schools across Bruce and Grey Counties and for many of...
Sanctuary – by Rev. Heather McCarrel
Recently, I had the privilege of visiting a lovely church. Its sanctuary is full of stain glass windows and this ministry has a rich...
How soon people forget says reader
To the Editor:
I have been appalled at the childish behaviour of adults during this pandemic.
I saw an elderly man {80s} yelling at the person...
Get all sides of the DGR story says reader
To the Editor
I would like to congratulate my friend and associate Sheila Whytock on an excellent series of podcasts entitled Willing to Listen -...
