- by Kelly Babcock
The cottage is still, peaceful and quiet. This won't last, the hour hand is still to the right of the six and the slant of the dappled sunlight coming in through the east windows creates one of those scenes that once again makes you wish you could paint or that you had figured out how to use that damned ...
-by Anne Finlay-Stewart
Where could you find a mid-century modern sideboard, a Coach handbag, and a Victorian tea service all in the same place? ChicàBOOM Consignment had just such an assortment last weekend.
Owen Sounders on their way to or from those big ...
-by Bill Monahan
There was excitement in Meaford when, on May 20th , the town received for the first time in history a visit from the Governor-General of Canada, the Queen's representative in this country. The occasion was to present the town with a new Coat of Arms along with a new Chain of Office for the Mayor. There was no shortage of pomp and ceremony. School rooms were emptied of children so that they could take up prime vantage points along the sidewalk on the sunny fragrant morning. The military was called out to provide an honour guard with a pipe band. A ceremony in Meaford Hall included The Goldenaires leading ...
- by Dave Carr
When I think of people or institutions preserving the history of Owen Sound, several come to mind:Grey Roots and The Library as institutions, and J. James, Melba Croft and Richard Thomas as individuals-- and one great asset has been Thomas using James’ pictures to populate his growing treasure trove of books lovingly showing the way we were. If you’re putting down roots someplace, it’s good to keep your memories or learn the old stories.
Me, I collect match covers. Some matchbooks, some boxes, but overwhelmingly, the covers with the matches stripped out. It’s safer, for sure, and more economical of space. What do I collect? I like...
Bluewater District School Board is once again reaching out to community organizations to share planning information and to encourage potential partnerships. Community partners are invited to indicate their interest by completing an 'Application of Interest for Community Facility Partnership'.
Additional information is available on the Bluewater District School Board website. Updates will continue to ...
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