Tag: New Year’s
Families invited to Owen Sound New Year’s Eve celebration
The City of Owen Sound is again partnering with the YMCA Grey Bruce Owen Sound for their annual New Year’s Eve Family Celebration. Festivities will take place at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 31. Admission is free, with donations accepted at the door. Activities include public skating […]
Polar Bear Dip planned for New Year’s Day in Southampton
The New Year’s Day Polar Bear Dip is returning to Southampton for a fifth year. Organizers are again planning to hold the dip at the beach by the flag at the base of High Street. The dip, which is weather dependent for safety reasons, is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited […]
The Sunrise Guy
For almost seven years, Bugsy Sailor has been on a mission to watch every sunrise. But now, he wonders if the inspiration that started this project will also be the thing that ends it.
Grey-Bruce’s New Year’s Baby adjusting to life in the spotlight
Walter Boone Twigger-Swannell is adjusting to newfound fame and the bright lights of the outside world after becoming Grey-Bruce’s New Year’s Baby at 2:56 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025, at the Brightshores hospital in Owen Sound. Weighing in at just over seven pounds and born to Devon Twigger and Travis Swannell of Meaford, Walter is […]
Letters: A (new year’s) nod to Guy Lombardo; a plea for peace in 2025
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians deserve to be recognized in London and celebrated with pride.