Paisley Christmas Market – perfect for unique gifts
Tucked away in the village of Paisley is the 'Christmas Market' on Queen Street where over 40 local artists, cooks and seasonal craftspersons artisans...
Once Upon a Time: Visions of Christmas toys from yesteryear
Our pioneering ancestors made do with home-made presents at Christmas. Mother could sew a rag doll for her daughter. Father might whittle a toy...
Operation Christmas Child 2022 – shoeboxes are now on their way
In September, thousands of empty shoeboxes went out all over Bruce County as the annual Operation Christmas Child Shoebox campaign began. Two short months...
Food for Fines Returns to Bruce County Public Library
Bruce County Public Library is bringing back its annual Food for Fines program for its seventh year to each of its 17 branches in...
Formosa Country Christmas light extravaganza
A number of Santa’s Elves have been working tirelessly in the Hamlet of Formosa putting up thousands of Christmas lights and setting up a...
Once Upon a Time: Snowbound and storm-stayed—the lessons of 1947
“In the old days,” says grandma, pointing above her head, “the snow was up to here …”. Perhaps she was recalling the fabled winter...
YMCA 2022 Peace Medallion recipient is announced
Each year, YMCAs from across Canada recognize those who, without any special resources, status, wealth, or position, have demonstrated a commitment to peace through...
Provincial Bill 23 – deadline to comment is looming
The Bruce Grey Woodlands Association (BGWA) recently issued a reminder that the deadline for comments on the proposed Provincial Bill 23 - More Homes...
Bruce Power launches annual fundraiser for local toy drives and hamper programs
Bruce Power has launched its annual online fundraiser with the goal of raising more than $40,000 in cash donations for community toy and hamper...
In Flanders’ Fields – the man behind the poem
Written by Lt. Col. (then Major) John McCrae in 1915, 'In Flanders' Fields' has become the mantra of wartime and a tribute to those...
