Tag: ripley
Ripley horticulturalists gather following winter weather cancellations
Everyone is looking forward to spring, none more so than members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) and not just because they want to work in their gardens. Adverse weather this winter has played havoc with the schedule resulting in a cancellation of the January meeting and last week’s Winter Warm-Up lunch fundraising […]
Bluewater school trustees defend their role, seek ombudsman’s help
‘You wouldn’t want somebody at Queen’s Park making a decision, for example, about the Ripley school. They don’t have any context, they’re not from that area. It’s also about local needs.’ — Jan Johnstone, vice-chair, Bluewater District School Board
Online training aims to make recreation accessible for kids with disabilities
Community Living Kincardine and District’s All Kids Can Play training program is now available online – free of charge and on-demand. “Local families and children with disabilities have shared that a key barrier to accessing recreation programs is a lack of knowledge about how to include those with intellectual and physical disabilities,” Community Living said […]
Ripley’s annual winter carnival returns Family Day weekend
The event features sleigh rides, lots of hockey, and a pancake breakfast.
Ripley-based youth horticulture club seeking new members for 2026 season
Do you have a child in your life who might be interested in horticulture? Nature activities? Cooking, baking, preserving and canning? Gardening? Horticulture themed crafts and making new friends? If you answered yes to any of these questions, did you know there is a local club for children ages six to 17 that hosts all […]