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Fellow musicians remember Summerfolk co-founder Tim Harrison
Musician, singer-songwriter and Summerfolk co-founder Tim Harrison has died. Mr. Harrison, who was the founding artistic director of Summerfolk, passed away following a short illness, his family said via social media on Tuesday. He was 75. Local musician Rodger Tippin met Mr. Harrison when they attended kindergarten together at Dufferin Elementary School in 1956. It […]
Sauble Beach rebranding and economic positioning strategy unveiled
South Bruce Peninsula has completed a rebranding and economic positioning strategy exercise for the Sauble Beach community. On Tuesday, the municipality revealed the results of the months-long process to create a roadmap to guide the future of the community. It includes a new logo featuring the Sauble Beach name, along with a stylized sun, evergreen, […]
News of the day: Joan Barfoot’s back, Ribfest wraps up and more . . .
It’s Tuesday, August 4. Here are the top stories we’re following today. Joan Barfoot’s first novel finds new life a half-century later The London literary star, and former Free Press journalist, spoke with us about her 1978-published debut getting re-released this summer. This story is only for subscribers. Read the story For London-area non-profits, hiring […]
Saugeen First Nation amphitheatre project gets financial boost
A donation of almost $400,000 will assist with continued work to restore the historic amphitheatre at Saugeen First Nation. Bruce Power’s supplier partners have contributed $393,750 from the company’s Saugeen Ojibway Nation Community Development Fund to assist with a second phase of the project at the Gzhe-Mnidoo Gi-Ta-Gaan, or Saugeen First Nation Creator’s Garden. A […]
News of the day: Lake Huron sunsets, long-awaited burial and more . . .
Catch up on the stories we’re following today