Tag: Newcomers
A pelican, a snapping turtle and a metaphor for making London better
What does one civic leader’s anecdote about a seabird struggling to lift off say about London’s prosperity? More than you might think.
Health officials face two-pronged measles fight: Outbreaks, and vaccine falsehoods
An area health unit’s top doctor says the reasons individuals haven’t been immunized are multifaceted.
Stock: A veteran’s letter to Canada’s flag on its 60th birthday
As Donald Trump calls into question Canada’s legitimacy, a veteran with a personal connection to Canada’s flag reflects on its 60th birthday
Dennis Ververgaert’s biggest hockey break? ‘Coming to London’
The first year of moving away from home is never easy. Dennis Ververgaert went through that homesick feeling in his first major junior hockey season with the London Knights in 1970-71. “I did some silly stuff,” said the Knights scoring legend, inducted with London teammate Dave Hutchison to the Don Brankley Hall of Fame before […]
Thousands in Grey-Bruce using 211 for health and social service needs
An invaluable resource that allows individuals and families to connect with the resources they need continues to see significant useage in Grey and Bruce counties. Close to 9,200 needs were identified in Grey Bruce in 2024 through 211, a free, confidential service that connects people to local health and social services. “We use 211 for all […]