Tag: Bruce County
‘I like it here, I am free’: Encampment set up in Port Elgin parkette
John Lowry is confident that it is only a matter of time before he gets an apartment of his own and heads back to work. The 61-year-old made his way to Bruce County almost exactly three years ago after he walked away from an unhappy marriage in Bradford. He left with just his tools, motorcycle […]
Bruce Power sends supplies for Niagara Region flood recovery
Bruce Power is providing communities in the Niagara Region with $100,000 worth of supplies needed to recover from unprecedented rainfall a couple of weeks ago. It’s sending supplies including small generators, heavy-duty garbage bags, cleaning supplies, mops, brooms, disinfectants, mold-removal products, paper products, laundry detergent, baby diapers, personal hygiene items, fans, and dehumidifiers. St. Catharines […]
Fundraising for Lighthouse to Lighthouse race kicks off in Kincardine
A group of local doctors and nurses are teaming up to support Kincardine’s hospital in honour of recently retired longtime practitioner Dr. Gary Gurbin. “Dr. Gurbin gave this community decades of care, compassion, and leadership. Gurbin’s Gang is running to celebrate that — and yes, we’re absolutely running to take home the fundraising team trophy. […]
Southampton’s vibrant art scene no longer a secret “little gem”
Artists in Southampton are failing at keeping the “little gem” a secret. “I think it’s one of those small-town gems people don’t know about. When they get here, they realize,” said Darlene McConnachie, manager of the Southampton Arts Centre. “We’re trying to spread the word.” The second annual Southampton Arts Festival transformed part of the […]
Station Beach and Point Clark Beach posted unsafe for swimming
Officials are warning people not to swim at both Station Beach and Point Clark Beach. Grey Bruce Public Health and its municipal partners in Kincardine and the Township of Huron-Kinloss have posted both beaches as unsafe for swimming after water samples showed bacterial levels exceeding Ministry of Health standards. The beach postings will remain in […]