Facing a “critical housing shortage” for its clients, Community Living Wingham and District (CLWD) has launched a $500,000 housing campaign to build long-term living spaces to address the need. “We are experiencing a severe backlog of clients seeking accommodation,” explained Jim Dore, CLWD president in a May 21 news release announcing a donation of $50,000 […]
Kincardine News
Created by acclaimed metal artist Don Stuart, the collection features handcrafted necklaces, original sketches and biographical narratives.
Kincardine News
Stories of the generous hospitality of local residents is highlighted in Norman Robertson's “History of the County of Bruce.”
A range of herbs, flowers, fruit bushes, trees, house plants, seedlings and more are being offered during the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG) plant sale on May 24. A selection of rare and heirloom varieties, as well as conventional and familiar plants, will be available by donation from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the […]
At least two Southwestern Ontario Catholic school boards say they've sent officials to a three-day conference at a luxury hotel and casino in Windsor
Kincardine News
In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) hosted an event focused on mental health in the Clean Energy Frontier region of Bruce, Grey and Huron counties and local Indigenous communities. “We have a very strong network of mental health and addiction support throughout the region,” said Shannon Reinelt, […]
Kincardine News
A recent search warrant executed in Kincardine resulted in the recovery of stolen property, including an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile, according to police. On May 2, members of the Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Huron Perth CSCU, OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine, and the South Bruce Crime Unit, executed a […]
London Free Press
Thames Valley District school board putting together food security tool kit to help school administrators continue and start new breakfast programs.
A bit of rain and cloud cover could hardly hamper student engagement at this year’s Indigenous Student Forum at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre in South Bruce Peninsula. Approximately 90 Grade 7 to 12 students who self-identify as Indigenous gathered on Friday, May 2 for a wealth of activities and learning with their teachers, volunteers, […]
April is the perfect time of year to celebrate nature. In a week packed with activities to celebrate Earth Day, it was fitting that the local nature club, Huron Bruce Nature (HBN), should also celebrate a milestone anniversary. Founded by Point Clark residents Joe and Crystal Burgess, the club held its first meeting in April […]
As spring slowly (very slowly) arrives in Bruce County, the local horticultural society looks forward to busy times planning, planting, weeding and learning. They were grateful Kevin Voisin of Starseed Acres was able to take time from his busy schedule April 16 to present an overview of his operation. Starseed Acres, located near Walkerton, is […]