By Pauline Kerr The unthinkable happened 19 years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001. In this part of the world, people were just getting to work on a busy, late-summer … Continue reading We remember the heroes of 9/11
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Refugee family arrives in Kincardine
By Tammy Schneider The Kincardine Refugee Committee announced last week that its sponsored family have, after delays caused by the pandemic, arrived in Kincardine, after a 24-hour journey that … Continue reading Refugee family arrives in Kincardine
Grant opportunity offered to charities and non-profit groups
Community Foundation Grey Bruce is inviting charities and non-profit organizations across Grey and Bruce Counties to submit grant applications before the fall deadline of Sept. 15, 2020. Qualifying projects must … Continue reading Grant opportunity offered to charities and non-profit groups
Some things are worth protesting, some are not
By Pauline Kerr It has been a long, hot, boring summer. Push-back against orders for people to wear masks was inevitable, at least in countries where low-level civil disobedience will … Continue reading Some things are worth protesting, some are not
Sports shorts by Doug Kennedy
It was nice to go to the ball park Sunday afternoon. Our midget team hosted Mitchell for their second game of the week. They had travelled to Mitchell on Tuesday … Continue reading Sports shorts by Doug Kennedy
Learning continues despite the pandemic
By Pauline Kerr To send them back to school, or not to send them back to school, that is the question. For the majority of people, the answer is, of … Continue reading Learning continues despite the pandemic
Sports Shorts – McDonald wins back to back club championships
By Doug Kennedy Mike McDonald defeated Bill Shewfelt in a playoff hole at the Kincardine golf course on Sunday afternoon, to take the club championship for the second year in … Continue reading Sports Shorts – McDonald wins back to back club championships
The genie will not be returning to its bottle
By Pauline Kerr When COVID-19 struck last March, most of us were on board for temporary measures that would bring this virus under control. Now it appears temporary measures are … Continue reading The genie will not be returning to its bottle
Ripley Fall Fair – Happy Fall Y’all – will offer a virtual experience in 2020
By Tammy Schneider The Ripley Agricultural Society is finalizing the details of its 157th fall fair, to be held virtually this year on Sept. 25-27. After making the decision to … Continue reading Ripley Fall Fair – Happy Fall Y’all – will offer a virtual experience in 2020
Sports shorts
By Doug Kennedy Kincardine’s Kevin Pollock took a nasty shot to the face on Saturday afternoon during a playoff game between Carolina and Boston. He was moving towards the front … Continue reading Sports shorts