Once Upon a Time: Log house Memories
The onset of cold weather should remind us to be thankful that our homes are well-insulated, cozy and winter-warm. What was winter life in...
Lessons and Carols service carries on the tradition virtually
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Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy: Protecting forests, watersheds and species at risk
The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy (EBC) is celebrating 25 years of stewardship, conserving land treasures across the escarpment in Ontario.
The non-profit group, that began with...
Writers’ BLOC Celebrates 30th Anniversary
How does a local writing group celebrate its 30th Anniversary during a pandemic? Simple. Publish a novella.
Since 1991, members of Writers’ BLOC have been...
OTF Capital Grant a Bright Light for Meaford Public Library
On Tuesday November 9, MPP Bill Walker returned to the newly re-opened Meaford Public Library to meet again with Library Board Chair, Mike Poetker,...
One hundred years later the poppy has become a symbol of Remembrance
Remembrance Day 2021 is over but, as I watched the Royal Family Remembrance Day ceremony last night, I couldn't help but be proud as...
Salvation Army needs volunteers for the upcoming Kettle fundraising campaign
Once again, the Salvation Army is returning to the Christmas Kettle campaign as one of its major fundraisers.
There are more than 2,000 kettle locations...
Pte. Robert White – an exceptional new Canadian
During the 1800s and into the 1900s, the Bernardo Home Children program in England collected young children who were orphaned or from very poor...
Bruce Power launches ONLINE Community Toy Drive with United Way
Bruce Power has launched an online fundraiser, in conjunction with the United Way of Bruce Grey, to collect cash donations for toy and hamper...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “SONGS THAT WON THE WAR”
Historians of World War II seldom include the name of Canadian Ruth Lowe in their list of heroes who finally brought about victory in...
