Tag: Santa Claus parade
Christmas toy drives and hamper programs gearing up in Grey-Bruce
‘Tis the season for giving and local firefighters are leading the charge with several toy drives in the region. The Owen Sound Firefighters’ toy drive expects to provide toys for over 700 children this year, as well as gift cards and donated holiday meals. Owen Sound toy drive organizer Doug McEwen said the city firefighters […]
Thousands gather in Owen Sound to kick off holiday season
The spirit of the holiday season was everywhere in Owen Sound on Saturday night. Thousands lined 2nd Avenue East three rows deep in places for the 79th annual Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade, then afterwards large crowds headed over to the nearby banks of the Sydenham River, where the switch was thrown on the 37th annual […]
Owen Sound girl selling crafty creations to help people of Ukraine
An Owen Sound youngster has put her creativity to work to help the people of Ukraine. Scarlet Fleming, 9, has been busy the last couple of days creating ornaments, bows and wreaths for her table at the eighth annual East Ridge Community School Craft and Vendor Show being held at the school this Saturday from 9 […]
Five things to know about London’s Santa Claus parade
As sure a sign as any that the holiday season has arrived, London’s annual Santa Claus parade runs Saturday. Here’s what you need to know: