Wiarton Willie’s Official prediction – An EARLY Spring

Groundhog Day 2020 saw cloudy skies with snow falling, which meant Wiarton Willie did not see his shadow this morning on the 64th anniversary...

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...

Once Upon a Time: “Bud and His Buddies”

"Bud and His Buddies" Part II (Part I) Marion McGillivray continues her reminiscences about a very special, long-ago Christmas gift, a black Shetland pony named Bud. Mischief played...

SVCA to host Maple Syrup information day

Saugeen Conservation will once again be hosting the Annual Information Day of the local chapter of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producer’s Association (OMSPA) on Saturday, January...

A new look at 2020 – the Year of the Rat

As we head into a new year and new decade, we thought it would be interesting to look at 2020 within the frame of...

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...

Readers in Jerusalem celebrate traditional Hanukkah

Saugeen Times' readers, Eli and Dalia Maor, in Jerusalem have sent two of their favourite photos that began Hanukkah. The eight-day Jewish celebration known as...

Once Upon a Time: “Bud and His Buddies”

“BUD AND HIS BUDDIES” Christmas Eve in Bruce County has always remained a time of excited anticipation. Marion McGillivray’s reminiscences about one very special, long-ago...

Town of South Bruce found guilty of destroying endangered species habitat

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula has been found guilty of destroying the endangered Piping Plover habitat on two occasions that put their survival...

Once Upon a Time: Pioneer Neighbours near Stokes Bay

Helene Murray Scott was a native of Stokes Bay and wrote about her family roots in this small farming community. Malcolm McIvor was my great...