September 18, 2024
Theo was honing his axe throwing skills on Saturday at the 5th Annual Kendal Lions Sun-flower Festival Fundraiser. In addition to fabulous music, a tasty bbq, delicious homemade goodies and…
Haunting secrets of a local two-room school
Karen Elizabeth Lee, 75, a resident of Leskard in the 50’s/60’s, has just finished her second memoir The Village that Betrayed Its Children. It is the story of a crime…
Monarch Butterflies starting their journey to Mexico by way of SWNA
One of the best habitats for Monarch Butterflies is the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area, (SWNA) located in the southwest corner of New-castle, on the shores of Lake Ontario. For the…
OPG is working to electrify life in one generation
On Saturday, September 14 the public was invited to learn more about how Ontario Power Generation’s operations, projects and other initiatives are helping combat climate change and power a brighter,…
A Short History of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
The dominant population in the early days was Scots Presbyterian. In 1834, 190 years ago, Presbyterians petitioned for a minister and church building. Early church services were held in a…
Mark Your Calendars for the Durham Region Volunteer Fair
Save the Date! Circle your calendar for Wednesday, November 13 to attend the 2nd Annual Durham Region Volunteer Fair. This event will take place at the Garnet B. Rickard Sports…
Jim and Noeleen – For the birds
We all like to feed the birds. They are good to have around for both our enjoyment and the environment. They likely don’t care what their house looks like on…
Sunflower Festival Fundraiser draws an enthusiastic crowd
It was a gorgeous day on Saturday for the Kendal Lions 5th Annual Sunflower Fest Fundraiser with 100 per cent of the proceeds given back to local and global needs.
Newcastle Garden Club celebrates their fall flower and veggie show
Local gardeners gathered on Tuesday night to hear guest speakers Pam Clarke and Rita Barrell discuss the ins and outs of bulbs. We all like to see the lovely spring…
