Tag: Remembered
Stew Taylor remembered for humour, passion for hockey team
Former Owen Sound Mayor Stew Taylor, a popular city politician, champion of OHL hockey, school teacher and principal, and long-serving justice of the peace, died Dec. 20 of pancreatic cancer. Mr. Taylor died in Chapman House hospice in Owen Sound. He was 77. His most lasting and visible contribution to the city might be […]
Brews News: You don’t need to know beer to give beer
Baffled by beer and have a barley pop lover on your list? Relax. Here’s a tip sheet.
Police probe ongoing amid community grief over boy killed exiting school bus
No charges had been laid as of Thursday morning in connection with a collision that killed a seven-year-old London boy on his way home from school, with police saying their investigation was still ongoing. Â
Neighbour pays tribute to homicide victim whose brother is charged
The St. Thomas man killed last week is being remembered as an avid fisherman and âlarger than life personalityâ who lived for his children and grandchildren. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to cover the funeral expenses of Jeffrey Mitchell, 60, who police said was killed on Dec. 12, last Thursday, after an altercation at […]
Fay Harshman remembered as caring and generous
Fay Ellen Harshman, a local entrepreneur and community benefactor, died Sunday in her home, surrounded by her family. She was 86. She was well known as the owner of multiple Tim Hortons franchises and as a member of the “Super Six” business group that purchased the then-Owen Sound Platers to prevent the OHL team from […]
Cornies: An accidental career turned into a lasting legacy
It was undoubtedly Barbara’s warm personality, cheery disposition and ability to connect with strangers that persuaded the late Tony Bembridge to offer the 22-year-old a job in news features.
‘The Bug Man’ loved insect tees. They’re now being sold to help good causes
When world-renowned London scientist and teacher Jeremy McNeil died in July, he left more than 600 bug t-shirts.
Points North: Saving David
By Michael Livingston
Points North is a biweekly podcast about the land, water and inhabitants of the Great Lakes.
This episode was shared here with permission from Interlochen Public Radio.
On a blustery September day in 2024, 68-year-old David Holtfreter decides to go kayaking in Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.
Former Signal-Star publisher David Sykes remembered
GODERICH – The former longtime publisher and editor of the Goderich Signal-Star is being remembered by his colleagues for his kindness and his years as a mentor. David Sykes died in his sleep on Nov. 9 at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife, Joan, children Brad and Laura (Steven), and grandchildren […]
Bush bash homicide: Young man recalls ‘freaking out’ after friend’s shooting
The quick phone call at the bush bash from a friend who’d just left the party made Braedan Bubb-Clarke feel âthreatened and endangered.â