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The Ripley Reunion returned on the long weekend, bringing together thousands of residents and visitors for a four-day celebration of community. Held every 10 years, the reunion ran from Thursday, July 31, to Monday, Aug. 4. It was considered a resounding success, with an estimated 10,000 people passing through the



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Seven area organizations recently received funding from the 2025 Experience Ontario program, including Lucknow’s Music in the Fields and the Kincardine Lighthouse Blues Festival. “These seven organizations are doing incredible work to bring people of all ages together and celebrate what makes our region unique. This funding will help elevate





Seven area organizations recently received funding from the 2025 Experience Ontario program, including Lucknow’s Music in the Fields and the Kincardine Lighthouse Blues Festival. “These seven organizations are doing incredible work to bring people of all ages together and celebrate what makes our region unique. This funding will help elevate their events and create memorable […]






A Ukrainian dance ensemble that refused to perform at a London festival because of the participation of a group it says promotes Russian culture is calling for changes to next year’s event. Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble cancelled its stage performances at the London Multicultural Festival held July 12 and 13 at Covent Garden Market. The […]





A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]





There’s no shortage of events planned this weekend and on Canada Day in Owen Sound and Grey-Bruce. Canada Day itself is on a Tuesday this year, with the statutory holiday and all the associated closures observed then. However, there’s plenty to do in the region over the weekend and on the birthday of Canada’s confederation. […]