Tag: Santa Claus parade
Christmas parade in Chatsworth draws crowds
Santa waved from his horse-drawn white buggy to hundreds who waited for him Saturday at the end of the Chatsworth Santa Claus parade. Kids sat in snow banks and everyone was bundled up amid the frigid temperatures. Santa met the kids later at the legion to hear their Christmas wishes. Highway 6 in Chatsworth was closed […]
Snow globe effect embraced at Wiarton Santa Claus Parade
The Wiarton and District Chamber of Commerce was certainly spot on when it chose “Snowflake Wonderland” as the theme for this year’s Santa Claus Parade. Crowds of hardy Bruce Peninsula folks huddled along a snow-covered Berford Street in the middle of a snowstorm on Saturday evening as the close to 40 entries made their way […]
Grey Bruce OPP busy with collisions during storm
Grey Bruce OPP received 57 collision reports during the snowstorm from Friday to Sunday. Many drivers struggled due to icy roads, snow, and poor visibility but there were no serious injuries reported in any of the collisions, Const. Krista Linthorne said by email Monday. She suggested the lack of serious injuries was related to drivers […]
Santa Claus parade spectators clash, woman, 62, charged with assault
A St. Thomas woman is charged with assault over a clash police say involved two people attending the city’s Santa Claus parade and a disagreement over one family’s view being blocked. A 62-year-old from St. Thomas was arrested at the annual parade on Saturday evening, St. Thomas police said in a news release Sunday. Police […]
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: