On Feb. 4, the Grey Bruce Health Unit was advised by the Ministry of Health of a number of shipments of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks. The vaccines will … Continue reading Health unit announces vaccine delivery schedule
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Jill Fraser’s hockey journey
By Doug Kennedy Local resident Jill (Van Dam) Fraser was the only girl playing hockey with the boys in tyke, novice and atom divisions in Tiverton. That was the only … Continue reading Jill Fraser’s hockey journey
Kids are going to need a lot of help
By Pauline Kerr “School days, school days Dear old golden rule days … You wrote on my slate, ‘I love you so’ When we were a couple of kids.” For … Continue reading Kids are going to need a lot of help
Off-peak electricity rates extended until Feb. 9
By Tammy Schneider On Jan. 27, the provincial government announced it would be extending the reduced electricity rate of 8.5 cents per kilowatt until Feb. 9, 2021. This lower rate … Continue reading Off-peak electricity rates extended until Feb. 9
Beverley Smith – a local Canadian sports writer
By Doug Kennedy It is hard to believe I am writing about another top Canadian sportswriter that grew up outside of Ripley, Beverley Smith. Her mother, Edith, unfortunately just passed … Continue reading Beverley Smith – a local Canadian sports writer
We need to focus on our objective
By Pauline Kerr There is a popular saying, that when you are up to your ears (or other portions of your anatomy) in alligators, it is hard to remember your … Continue reading We need to focus on our objective
Logan Stanley makes debut in Winnipeg
By Doug Kennedy I have a feeling there will be a lot of people from the Ripley area watching the Winnipeg Jets play in the near future. Logan Stanley got … Continue reading Logan Stanley makes debut in Winnipeg
Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel
By Pauline Kerr We are being told the end is near – the end of life as we have known it for the better part of the last year, … Continue reading Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel
What lies ahead for the Toronto Maple Leafs?
By Doug Kennedy There are so many Toronto Maple Leaf fans across Canada wondering what type of team they have this year. After three games, it looks like a … Continue reading What lies ahead for the Toronto Maple Leafs?
Grey Bruce hospitals support provincial hospital system
With some hospitals in Ontario at, or already over-capacity, the province has been working to create capacity to meet the needs of patients. Where staff is available, most hospitals are … Continue reading Grey Bruce hospitals support provincial hospital system