On July 21, the Ontario government announced that COVID-19 vaccine bookings would open for children six months to under five years of age. Parents/caregivers will be able to book an appointment for their eligible children starting on Thursday, July 28.
Saugeen Municipal Airport hosting Kids Fly event, Aug. 20
The Saugeen Municipal Airport is hosting a Kids Fly at SMA event on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Summer fun continues at Walkerton, Cargill libraries
The summer fun continues in August at the Walkerton and Cargill branches of the Bruce County Public Library.
Ontario Flying Farmers lend a helping hand
On Saturday, July 16, the Ontario Flying Farmers (OFF) held their monthly meeting at Burt and Maria Hodgins’ hangar at Saugeen Municipal Airport.
Bruce County Memories: Henry Cargill built a swamp empire
He couldn’t drain the Greenock Swamp, so Henry Cargill set hundreds of men to work digging canals and building roads. His goal was harvesting the vast stands of white pine, cedar, maple and elm growing deep in the swamp.
Victoria Jubilee Hall history on display at Bruce County Museum
Several historical items from Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) will be on display this summer at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre.
‘My body, my choice’
Two Hanover women recently expressed concern over a decision made in the United States that will profoundly affect their American sisters’ ability to access a safe therapeutic abortion. It was a right long guaranteed under that country’s constitution but not now. Sarah Sister (left) and Jenn Olivero
Cortese scores ace at Listowel Golf Club
Gino Cortese is the latest member of the hole-in-one club at the Listowel Golf Club. Cortese scored his ace on Saturday, July 16, hitting four-iron on Millennium No. 8.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The desk of John Davis Barnett and his extensive book collection
One tends to think of Stratford’s history as a “railway town” as distinct from the city’s current fame as a cultural centre based around the Shakespearean Festival.
The invitation
Mark 1:17 says, “Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’”
J. M. McDonald Lumber donates $250,000 to BMGCC project
The Inspiring Our Future Campaign has received its largest support to date with a $250,000 donation to support the major renovations of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC) from J. M. McDonald Lumber and the McDonald Family.
Huron-Kinloss council presented with draft trailer bylaw
Many residents of Huron-Kinloss have concerns about a recently proposed bylaw which would regulate the parking of trailers in residential areas.
Local unemployment rate jumps to four per cent in June
The Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region holds the second lowest unemployment rate in Ontario, despite a 0.4 percentage point increase last month.
A feel-good message
A friend of mine seemed to realize that I needed some happiness/humour in my life. He sensed correctly and sent me the following “feel-good message.”
