Tag: Community
Bowl for Kids’ Sake continues to help foster important relationships
Over three years ago, Dana Saunders took his little brother Arol to a golf tournament after being matched with the Owen Sound youth. “It was his first time ever at a golf course, and it wasn’t about the golf for him that day — it was all about driving the cart,” Saunders said. Saunders said […]
London’s gain, Chatham’s loss? What to make of the $11M Enbridge land buy
The loss of Enbridge’s head office in Chatham would deal a devastating blow to the community, which sees the energy provider as a local “icon,” one city official said. The Gas, as it is known in the city, has been a point of pride for its ongoing community support, prestigious high-paying executive jobs and history, […]
Kemble Maple Tour showcases syrup producers of all sizes and styles
From a 5,000 tree operation on 200 acres to sap collected in buckets the old-fashioned way, it’s all happening in Kemble.
Affordable housing non-profit’s purchase of old Markdale hospital falls through
A group hoping to transform Markdale’s vacant former hospital into affordable housing has hit a roadblock. A $600,000 conditional deal for the former hospital site between Affordable Housing in Grey Highlands Inc. (AHIGH) and Brightshores Health System expired earlier this month, as the two sides were unable to reach terms. The affordable housing non-profit said […]
Robotics competition draws innovative students to Kincardine
Students from across the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) recently gathered for the second annual BGCDSB Robotics Challenge held at St. Anthony’s Catholic School in Kincardine. “Watching our students bridge the gap between classroom theory and hands-on application is truly inspiring,” said Nicole Batte, educational technology consultant for BGCDSB, in a news release. “This […]