Lest We Forget – a time to remember
Every year their numbers grow fewer ... yet, every year on November 11th, those who remain march proudly to honour their fallen comrades and...
A tribute to War Amps veterans
To the Editor:
As we approach Remembrance Day, I’d like to pay tribute to the veteran members of The War Amps.
The War Amps was started...
Forests Ontario Plants 2.8 Million Trees this Planting Season
Not-for-profit charity Forests Ontario facilitated the planting of 2.8 million trees through its 50 Million Tree Program (50 MTP) this planting season. These efforts...
Blue Water Director’s 2021 Thanksgiving Message
It is hard to believe that the Thanksgiving weekend is already upon us! As you prepare to honour your own unique traditions in giving...
Ontario taking action to immediately increase staffing in Long Term Care
The Ontario government will provide more than $3 million for long-term care homes in Huron-Bruce. The money is part of the $270 million the province...
Bruce County has a new Queen of the Furrow
Bruce County has a new Queen of the Furrow for 2021 - 22.
Allison Pepper, age 24, of Chesley (ON) won the title following having...
Town unveils commissioned artwork by local Indigenous artist
It's a stark, powerful reminder of a tragic time in Canadian history and it now hangs predominantly in the Saugeen Shores Council Chamber.
The artwork,...
Truth and Reconciliation: Residential School Survivor, Elder Theresa Hall, speaks to NWMO
Today, September 30, 2021, is the first official legislated National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. The NWMO joins Indigenous peoples and Canadians...
Once Upon a Time: Sugar Beets in Bruce County
I was surprised to learn from Stats Canada that 25% of our domestic sugar supply is derived from about 1.2 million tonnes of Canadian-grown...
A Virtual Reading of ‘Jigging for Halibut with Tsinii’
Off the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, a boy goes fishing with his Tsinii, his grandfather. As they watch the weather, jig for halibut,...
