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Students and seniors plan, plant and celebrate ‘food forest’
Wiarton has its own “food forest” alongside its community garden now. The community garden’s raised beds are used to grow annual fruits and vegetables. The food forest has perennials including elderberries, currents, pears, hazel nuts, echinacea and mint, wild strawberry, rhubarb and lemony seedless sorel. Like produce from the raised beds, the food forest’s production […]
Bequest by Elwood Moore estate to inspire conservation among youth
A bequest from the estate of Elwood Moore will ensure his commitment to conservation and environmental education in Grey and Bruce counties inspires others to do the same. The Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation recently announced the bequest, which will support its Environmental Awareness and Education Fund, reflecting Moore’s passion for educating individuals of all ages […]
Houses continue to flood the market in Grey-Bruce with listings outpacing sales
Home stock is continuing to climb in Grey-Bruce as new listings once again outpaces sales in May. The number of homes sold through the MLS System of the REALTORS Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound totalled 276 units last month, a moderate decrease of 8.6 per cent from May 2023. The number of new listings […]
Birds of prey pilot deterring geese at Port Elgin harbour
There’s a new sheriff in town to take care of Port Elgin’s pooping geese problem. More than 100 Canada geese are leaving their mark on the grass and walkway, making for unpleasant walking for harbour visitors. But the birds might have met their match: Michael Thibert’s three Harris hawks, which stand guard while tethered to […]
Southampton residents to have say on High Street redevelopment and cenotaph
The Town of Saugeen Shores is hosting an informal public information centre on July 4 for the proposed multi-year High Street Revitalization project and cenotaph work. The PIC will occur at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre and run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents are invited to drop in and talk one-on-one […]
Man convicted after outburst at popular beach: ‘Overt racism’
Christopher Schitschenkoâs lawyer said he was out in the sun all day drinking and was struggling with his mental health when he caused a disturbance at Canatara Beach.
Oldest Western University grad now four degrees into retirement
Hooked on learning, 77-year-old Paul Hansen – who’s getting his PhD – says it was “a little bit scary” at first going to school with teens.
Bikers’ sentencing delayed by Indigenous connections claim
The sentencing of the former president of a local bikers club has been delayed while officials investigate his Indigenous connections
Thousands flock to Goderich airport to see Lancaster’s return
GODERICH – More than 10,000 people visited the Goderich Regional Airport to see the return of the Second World War-era Lancaster FM213 bomber. The Lancaster touched down at the airport on the morning of June 14 — 60 years to the day after it first landed in Goderich. Purchased by the Goderich legion, the bomber […]
One World Festival celebrates diversity in Grey-Bruce
Hundreds of youth from across Grey-Bruce descended on the Owen Sound River District on Wednesday to celebrate diversity and inclusion. The youngsters were taking part in the 14th annual One World Festival, where numerous community groups came together to continue the work of building respectful relationships throughout the community and beyond. Colleen Purdon, a member […]