The first scene of Blyth Festival Theatre’s rendition of John Ware Reimagined was uncomfortable to say the least, however, the show continued with cultural highs and lows, each sharing an important lesson in diversity and equality.
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Light years ahead of its time
I’m sure for our more ‘experienced’ readers, the mid-1960s would be what they still consider the golden age of television.
Province’s plan to ‘fix’ health care jeopardizes rights of vulnerable elderly
The province has a plan to open up more beds in our hospitals – force the “bed blockers” out and into nursing homes, against their will when necessary.
South Bruce OPP investigating fatal collision involving livestock
Police stated that one person has died after being involved in a motor vehicle collision that occurred along Bruce County Road 3 in Elderslie Township, back in June.
Wingham U11 wins Tri-County Championship
Wingham’s U11 team won the A-Side championships at the 2022 Tri-County year-end ball tournament hosted in Benmiller.
HPCDSB invests $2.3 million into ventilation systems
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) announced in an Aug. 31 media release that $4.1 million of capital investments will be completed in the Huron-Perth communities.
Fundraising, social campaigns continue to grow in memory of Heidi Schlumpf
While the tragic passing of Heidi Schlumpf only one month ago is still very raw and emotional for all who knew and loved her, there is solace knowing that her greatest attribute will live on indefinitely as an endearing legacy of genuine, selfless caring for others.
First of what will be the annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show draws 170 entries
The Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show at the Cargill Community Centre on Saturday, Aug. 27 was a bittersweet day for the event’s organizer, Dawn MacKay, who wanted “to do something special to remember him and what he stood for.”
Kids fly to celebrate SMA’s 60th anniversary
Saugeen Municipal Airport and Friends of the Saugeen Municipal Airport held a flying event on Saturday, Aug. 20, for children ages eight to 17. It was a free event which flew 113 kids.
Grey Bruce Health Unit reports suspected fatal drug overdose
The Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) has received a report of a suspected fatal drug overdose in Owen Sound, prompting Public Health to renew its plea for people who use drugs to do so as safely as possible, including not using alone.
Walkerton Library euchre
Euchre was played at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Horst Jekel was high with 78, Betty Schmidt 63, Jerome Brick 63 (second and third place determined by a card cut), and Jim Bolton was low with 40. Door prize winner was Wayne Ellis.
Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair is back in action!
We’re back in action! Jess Schmalz discussed the upcoming ambassador competition. “Join us for this year’s Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair Ambassador Pageant on Friday, Sept. 9, featuring live, local talent that will have you singing and tapping your toes right along!”
Revisiting the dance pavilions of the Bruce coast
Those were the days – summer breezes off Lake Huron, strolling the beach as swing music wafts from the dance hall, and dancing under the stars.
Local federal boundaries could be set for changes
A new Federal Electoral Map is taking shape in Ontario and across Canada, that could see changes to boundaries throughout this area.
