There is a saying among the executive this year: “If the weather’s bad, there must be a horticultural society meeting.” Somehow the third Wednesday of the month is an unreliable day to gather. The June 17 meeting was no different, but the evening rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the
As the school year winds down and students and teachers prepare for summer break there’s an excitement in the air that is felt even by those long retired from education. That energy and feeling of anticipation was evident at the final meeting of the South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of
Young readers are invited to dive into a summer of discovery through the Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) 2026 TD Summer Reading Club. Registration opens on June 27 at all 17 BCPL branches. This year’s theme explores the wonders of water through eight weeks of programs, activities, and special events
It seems spring has finally sprung and the gardening season is in full frenzy with many events and activities. The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s (RDHS) regular monthly meeting took place May 20 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre with guest speaker Olivia Haufe, garden manager of the Bruce Botanical Food
Kincardine’s public library is showcasing dozens of locally made ceremonial jingle dresses. “This display is a meaningful opportunity for the community to learn about and appreciate the art and history of the jingle dress tradition. We are grateful to the Jingle Dress Sewing Circle for sharing these beautiful dresses and
Books in the Bruce is a free literacy program for families and caregivers with children aged five and under.
After a snowy winter and cool, wet spring, local gardeners are understandably eager to get outside and get dirty. Members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) have been busy attending and planning events for education and community beautification. The Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) District 8 Annual General Meeting
South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) gathered for their annual general meeting April 8 at the Walker House in Southampton. President Jo Ann Ruetz welcomed the group and new member Paula Fischer. She reviewed resolutions for the provincial annual general meeting and solicited
A new art installation at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) highlights the grief of losing a loved one due to substance consumption. “In February 2023, there were a recorded 216 opioid related deaths in Ontario. My 23-year-old son Parker was one of those lost. I cannot solve
Four times a week, 'Kaloolah' steamed north to Southampton, touching at Kincardine, Port Head, Inverhuron, Baie du Dore, and Port Elgin.
The board members, who had been furloughed, included Kincardine Mayor Kenneth Craig and Huron-Kinloss Mayor Don Murray.
The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is offering a three-part series to help adults improve their understanding of wills and powers of attorney. Led by Angela Yenssen, staff lawyer with the Grey-Bruce Community Legal Clinic, this free series guides participants through key decisions related to financial and personal care planning