Remote learning continues to round out the school year
To the Editor, Parents and Guardians,
As announced today by the provincial government, schools in Ontario will remain closed for the remainder of the current...
Community Matters: June, 2021
We’re almost there.
Being able to hug a family member or friend after more than a year of socially distanced visits and Zoom calls.
Hosting a...
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...
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 -...
One of God’s Lost Boys – by Rev. Heather McCarrel
It has been one of my greatest privileges to serve as a chaplain over the years. My first position began in 2006, and since...
New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “MY SINGING DEBUT”
In May of 1981, I made my vocal debut at Toronto’s renowned and historic Massey Hall. The venue was full and the audience hummed...









