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In the early morning hours of July 1, members of the Saugeen First Nations Beach Advisory Committee set out to replace one word on the iconic Welcome to Sauble Beach sign, replacing Sauble with Saugeen.

In June, a bank was robbed in Durham, a midwestern Ontario town many of us have either visited (beautiful conservation park and hiking trails, right on the river) or driven through (Highway 6). The robbers were apparently armed with a machete and handgun. Police have now made arrests.

While it’s early days in a world where a large segment of Ontario council heads have been allocated “strong mayor” powers, there’s been little impact on local municipal functions so far.

Something that people are always advocating for is inclusion. And on July 8, Mattel Inc. announced that Barbie is debuting the first Barbie doll with type one diabetes (T1D).

Have you ever wondered what it is like to spend 24 hours in your home without escape? Well, I have. 

Healthcare is a top-of-mind issue for many Ontarians, especially at times when we’re in need of medical care. Lack of services, long wait times or the family doctor shortage often make headlines in all parts of the province, but these challenges can be especially acute in rural Ontario.

The recent decision to make Mayne Corners a four-way stop, made by Perth County Council on July 3,…

Dear Editor: Well folks, get ready- because were about to have a real barnburner of a July 15 Brockton council meeting. On the docket: the 15-minute city. Sounds harmless, right? Just a cozy little town where you can get your coffee, your hemorrhoid cream, and your probation appointment all within

Dear Editor: On June 24 Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody put forward a Notice of Motion – an announcement that a motion would be brought forward to be voted on at the next municipal council meeting. The contents of that motion can be found on the brockton.ca website, in the June 24 meeting agenda.

Well, it finally happened. Sauble Beach is now Saugeen Beach. Cue the gasps, eye-rolls, and grumbles from those who think changing a sign is the end of civilization as we know it.

Healthcare is a top-of-mind issue for many Ontarians, especially at times when we’re in need of medical care. Lack of services, long wait times or the family doctor shortage often make headlines in all parts of the province, but these challenges can be especially acute in rural Ontario.

It promises to be a long, hot summer – endless days of being grateful for the merest hint of a breeze, an inclination to gravitate to the frozen food section of the grocery store, and a growing preference for Freezies at all meals.

I bet that headline got your attention. If it made you uncomfortable, it should. If it made you mad, well, I hope you will continue reading and join in the conversation about what is really happening here on Turtle Island.