Author: The London Free Press
Ripley and District Horticultural Society holds Flower Show and Plant Sale
Spring is a very busy time for the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) with two major events close together and a great deal of work planting seasonal containers and public gardens. The annual flower show was held the afternoon of Wednesday, May 18th at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Flower Show Committee member Ann Finlayson […]
Community Liaison Committee learns of NWMO project’s labour needs and local considerations
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) Special Meeting last night focused on the expected workforce needs of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Project. The Committee also learned about the current local labour pool and potential strategies to create a strong local workforce that meets needs over the long term and offers opportunities for youth. Dave […]
May 2022 For Our Youth report
The first 2022 in- person meeting of Ripley and District Horticultural Society “For Our Youth” club was jam- packed with activity. On Saturday May 14, 22 club members met at the home of leader Melody Smillie carrying their greenhouses and other entries for the May 18 Flower-Show. After singing the club song “All Things Bright […]
Letter to the Editor: re: Latest NWMO “studies”
Reading through the latest municipal/NWMO flyer, how do they come up with the projected numbers of employees whom they claim will choose to live in South Bruce? Several larger towns with many amenities are just a short drive away. Why do they assume these employees will choose to live in South Bruce? How many of […]
Purple Grove news
We hope everyone had a safe and happy long weekend. Monday’s sun is a welcome sight but we are thankful for the rain to help the grain germinate and grow. And, isn’t it so nice to see the trees with their spring foliage. Thanks to everyone who hosted a garage sale at the Ripley Wide […]