A local woman’s passion for preservation has led to the restoration of 271 headstones — and counting — at South Kinloss Cemetery in Lucknow. “A lot of these were pioneer children. They died here and then their parents picked up and moved on, so there’s no one left for them,” explained Cherie Brogreen. “I […]
A bit of winter in the country did not hold back Brookside Public School from holding its annual holiday concert. Perfectly titled, “Winter in the Country,” the kindergarten to Grade 3/4 classes performed a variety of winter holiday-themed songs, dances, and acts. Some of the performances included titles such as “Holiday on the Farm,” “The […]
“We’re pleased to say that we received overwhelming support and filled not one, but two of our police cruisers with toys that will be distributed to families in need this holiday season. Thank you to all who attended and supported this initiative,” South Bruce OPP said in a news release. Read More
Two now resolved cases of measles and six other probable cases in two Grey-Bruce households have been linked to an outbreak in New Brunswick. Read More
Bruce Power has pledged $1 million toward a proposed affordable housing project in Bruce County on top of more than $350,000 it has already committed to a number of other housing initiatives in Grey-Bruce. Read More
You know the line in “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Moore… “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.” Read More
A local pet rescue recently launched a new fundraiser to help cover care costs for animals seeking homes. “We currently have 99 cats and kittens and 20 dogs and pups,” said Kathi Newell-Nicholson, founder of Adopt-a-Pet Pet Rescue in Lucknow. “The cost for their food and supplies is our main expense after their initial vetting […]
On Nov. 2, 1979, Laura McPhail sat before a cassette recorder and began to talk about her life in Southampton. Read More