One of the aspects I enjoy most about the Village is when volunteers share with me a moment they have experienced with a community member. Most often, these moments have impacted the volunteer and presented a rare opportunity to be present with someone and to see life through that person’s lens.
The rise of the Tavistock Milling Company
The first commercial mill in Tavistock was erected in 1876 by Klein, Kalbfleisch and Poehlman. The property consisted of a four-storey white brick building that was 36 feet by 48 feet, plus a three-and-a-half storey frame addition, and a free-standing engine house. At the time, it was said to be one
Immigration, the forgotten issue
While the major political parties have been busy trying to promise their way into government, sadly no one is talking about the most important economic issue facing Canada today, a severe shortage of labour. It does not matter what industry – white collar, blue collar, or jobs where you don’t need a
United Way announces North Perth campaign kickoff
September is here and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce the North Perth Campaign Kick-off, sponsored by Ward & Uptigrove, happening Friday, Sept. 17.
Province announces vaccine passport system – effective Sept. 22
The provincial government has reversed its stance on vaccine passports.
Jubilee Acres corn crop looks promising
Once again this year, we are grateful to have a bountiful crop of corn to help feed the hungry.
Bruce County supports National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Thursday, Sept. 2, Bruce County council adopted a resolution in support of reconciliation, acknowledgement, and collaboration for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
New social service relief, community housing funding available in Bruce County
BRUCE COUNTY – At the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) conference on Monday, Aug.…
Hometown filly Power Of An Angel victorious in Grassroots
After battling against the province’s best two-year-old pacing fillies for the last two months, Power Of An Angel returned home to Hanover Raceway and found her way to the winner’s circle in the first of five $21,450 Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots divisions on Saturday, Sept. 4.
Two local boys help Wilmot Thunder win gold
Two local boys have had a whirlwind of a summer.
Welcoming Week celebrations being held in Bruce, Grey counties
To celebrate the diverse communities across Grey-Bruce, and to continue to foster an inclusive community and welcome newcomers, Grey County and Bruce County are hosting a week of celebration – the first annual Welcoming Week – from Sept. 10-19.
Bruce County Historical Society hosting 9/11 webinar
The Bruce County Historical Society has issued a Zoom invitation to everyone for 7 p.m. on Thursday to hear Captain (Retired) Percy Purpura share his thoughts on 9/11 and how those events shaped our world and Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan.
New Millennium Quilters Guild prepares for busy fall season
The New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) is starting to prepare for the 2021-22 season and is very excited about the speaker lineup, upcoming events and workshops.
You have the off switch
The TV was too loud. My boys like it that way, but I don’t.
