GreyBruceKids_Summer2020

SUMMER 2020 • Volume 10 Issue 2 • greybrucekids.com 

A FREE MAGAZINE FOR 

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS 

COPING WITH 

COVID-19 

HUMAN 

TRAFFICKING 

Not just a big-city problem 

RECONNECT WITH YOUR 

INNER CHILD 

Discover your path to wellness 

FREE!

Get help paying for Child Care 

Child care costs add up. Fortunately, families in Grey County may 

be eligible for a fee subsidy for children in licensed child care. 

Net Family Income 

Monthly Cost for 

Families* 

$20,000 $0.00 

$30,000 $83 

$40,000 $167 

$50,000 $417 

$60,000 $667 

$70,000 $917 

You may be eligible if: 

• You are a Grey County resident 

• You are are working, attending school or training 

• You have a referral from another agency 

• You are the child’s legal guardian 

• Your child is living with you 

• You have filed your taxes 

• You are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident 

*Monthly Costs are on a per-family basis and not per child. Families may have multiple children 

in licensed care. The above table is only an estimate. An income test will be completed upon 

application to confirm eligibility. 

Learn more and apply at www.Grey.ca/Childrens-Services 

PLAY • LEARN • GROW 

Find program calendars for 

EarlyON locations across Grey County at: 

Grey.ca/Childrens-Services

FROM THE PUBLISHER 

Hang in there, parents 

What a difference a few months can make. 

Normally, at this time of year, we’d be planning camping trips, pool parties and 

days at the beach. Instead, we’re dealing with the stress and anxiety that stems from 

the COVID-19 pandemic. This unprecedented situation has been extremely tough on 

both parents and kids. 

Many people have been laid off from work, and household finances are under 

incredible strain. Frontline workers put their lives on the line every day, and kids are 

forced to carry on their studies at home, with fewer opportunities to connect with 

friends. Frustrations can easily bubble to the surface to say the least. 

At Grey-Bruce Kids we’ve adapted to the crisis as best we can. Out of an abundance of 

caution, we’ve decided to pause print distribution and make our Summer 2020 issue 

available exclusively online. 

We’ve also pulled out all the stops to provide the same engaging content you’ve come 

to expect. In this issue of the magazine, our friends at Penetangore Wellness share some 

helpful tips about managing your mental wellness during COVID-19 (Page 4). Also, 

Ruth Montgomery provides some invigorating tips about reconnecting with your inner 

child — a great way to shake off stress and embrace the benefits of play (Page 14). 

We’ve also included a comprehensive list of homeschooling resources (Pages 18-21) to 

make educating your little ones go, hopefully, a little more smoothly. 

On a more serious note, Jon Farmer and Chelsea Donohue, from Violence Prevention 

Grey Bruce, provide a sobering look at human trafficking (Page 8), and it’s not just a 

big-city problem. 

As we navigate these incredibly difficult times, please be encouraged. We’re in this 

together, and all of us are stronger than we realize. 

If you need help, reach out to the social service agencies in our Resources section 

(Pages 30-33). Call a friend to talk through 

your frustrations, or write about them in a 

journal. 

This crisis won’t last forever, and we’ll be 

stronger than ever when we get to the other 

side. 

Amy Irwin, Publisher 

CONTENTS 

4 Times like these 

8 Human trafficking 

14 Rediscover inner child 

18 Learning from home 

22 Natural beauty 

28 Cool Kid 

30 Resources 

SUMMER 2020 

Publisher 

Amy Irwin 

amy@greybrucekids.com 

Editor 

Ben Forrest 

ben.r.forrest@gmail.com 

Advertising inquiries 


Grey-Bruce Kids welcomes your feedback. 

EMAIL amy@greybrucekids.com 

PHONE 519-524-0101 

MAIL P.O. Box 287, Ripley, ON N0G 2R0 

WEB www.greybrucekids.com 

Grey-Bruce Kids is distributed for free in Grey and 

Bruce counties, and is published each March, June, 

September and December. Distribution of this 

publication does not constitute endorsement of 

information, products or services by Grey-Bruce Kids, 

its writers or advertisers. Viewpoints of contributors 

and advertisers are not necessarily those of the 

Publisher. Grey-Bruce Kids reserves the right to edit, 

reject or comment on all material and advertising 

contributed. No portion of Grey-Bruce Kids may be 

reproduced without the written permission of the 

Publisher.

HEALTH 

TIMES LIKE THESE 

HOW TO CULTIVATE MENTAL WELL-BEING DURING THE PANDEMIC 

BY PENETANGORE WELLNESS

In what seems like a blink of the eyes, life as we knew it has changed. Kids are home from 

school, many parents are working from home, some are without work, and all of us are shaken 

up by how COVID-19 is affecting us. 

It all still feels a bit surreal, doesn’t it? We find ourselves wondering how we got here, and when 

will we get through it all. We can only guess when will things go back to “normal” whatever that 

may be. We’re simply wondering how we’re going to get through this, and there isn’t a person in 

the country who isn’t sharing in some of these same fears and questions. 

Part of what is challenging about all of this is not knowing. We can’t anticipate a return to 

school, work, social outings and recreational activities. We don’t know how all of this will 

unfold, or what it will look like afterwards. Other challenges include the increased time 

together, which sometimes also means an increase in tension and arguing, uncertainty about 

income, navigating working from home while providing childcare, and the list goes on. 

greybrucekids.com • 5

So, what can we do to get through this the best we can? Well, 

we can start by showing compassion to ourselves, as none of us 

have the secret solution to it all. Here are some ideas for where 

to start: 

GET GROUNDED 

We are bound to get hijacked by everything we are 

exposed to right now. Practice grounding. 

• Check your senses. This helps bring you back to the 

present moment. Take a moment to notice what you can 

hear, smell, taste, touch and see. 

• Listen to a guided mediation. See below for some free 

apps or search ‘guided imagery’ on YouTube. 

• Get outside. Observe what is happening around you and 

the changes in nature as we transition from a rather cold 

spring to summer. 

SET BOUNDARIES 

Boundaries are incredibly important at times like these. 

• Limit how much news you consume about the 

virus. There’s a difference between being informed and 

being consumed! Set a boundary, such as tuning into the 

updates in the morning and evening, but otherwise try 

to tune out the noise. 

• Balance out our electronic use. We all need to 

disconnect from our electronic devices, and this is 

especially important for kids. Set up times during the 

day when it is acceptable to use electronics to check 

out for a bit, but also times where we set them aside. 

Electronics continue to be an earned privilege rather 

than a right. 

FOCUS ON WHAT WE CAN CONTROL 

We don’t have control over the restrictions in place, the 

choices others are making, or what the outcome of all of 

this will be. What can we control? 

• The choices we make. We can choose to follow 

recommendations to protect ourselves and our family. 

We can choose to stay connected with others through 

6 GREY-BRUCE KIDS • SUMMER 2020

phone calls, texts, letters and doorstep deliveries. We 

can choose to take care of our ourselves and use coping 

strategies to help us through it. We can choose to help 

others, if we have the ability to do so. 

• Building structure into our days. This helps adults 

and youth alike. It gives us a sense of predictability in 

an uncertain time and adds some comfort/familiarity to 

our day. 

• Showing kindness and patience to ourselves and 

others. We feed off each other’s energy. If we are 

stressed, our family members will pick up on this and 

it may end up affecting their stress level in turn. For 

example, our level of stress and anxiety, can come out in 

an increase of bickering with others, or a strain on our 

ability to remain patient with our kids. This means that 

our time at home can be less than pleasant for everyone 

there. Use a grounding strategy, take a breather, or try 

out some of the mindfulness resources below to help 

with remaining as calm as you can. 

WHAT KIDS REALLY NEED. 

In our usual day-to-day work, we often talk with parents about 

the Four C’s of Parenting — choices, consequences, consistency 

and compassion. Even in times like these, kids are most likely 

to thrive if they are given consistency, opportunities for choices, 

consequences to help them to learn, and compassion for what 

they are going through. We have included a link below with 

more information. 

CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE AND FIND 

THE HIDDEN OPPORTUNITIES. 

This is a horrible virus, and there are terrible things 

happening around the world as a result of it. Since we 

can’t change that we are here, it’s time to shift our minds 

to focus on our resilience, what we can be grateful for, and 

what hidden opportunities we can find in all of this. 

• Teen time. This might be an opportunity to spend 

some quality time with your teenager, who would likely 

otherwise be with their friends rather than at home. 

• New appreciation and a time to re-evaluate. It’s 

a chance to realize all that we might have taken for 

granted, and not feel grateful to have. It’s also an 

opportunity to re-evaluate what might no longer serve 

a purpose for us when we move forward from this. This 

might mean building more free time into our schedule 

in the future or making more of an effort to reach out to 

extended family and friends. 

• Build and create moments of joy. Happiness doesn’t 

just happen, and it is easy to lose sight of this at times 

like these. Maybe now is the time to pick up that project 

you have been meaning to find time for. Maybe it’s a 

time to stretch your brain and try something new. Maybe 

now is a chance to plan a family game night. Or maybe, 

it’s a time to engage in some self care that just feels good, 

like sitting down with a great book and savouring some 

comfort food. 

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER 

Pause, take a breath of fresh air and take a step towards 

making the most of this incredibly challenging situation. 

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL RESOURCES 

Parenting 

The Four C’s of Parenting: https://counseling.northwestern. 

edu/blog/Four-Cs-Of-Parenting/ 

When Children Fight: https://bit.ly/3bYuRpO 

Less Bickering and More Bonding: https://wapo.st/2X1XTAx 

Anxiety & Mindfulness: 

Website with resources: www.virusanxiety.com 

Apps: Pacifica, Calm, Headspace 

Video: Coronavirus — How to Cope with Anxiety and 

Social Isolation https://bit.ly/2ZGwZQe 

Video: Guard Dog and Wise Owl (child friendly explanation 

of our brain when stressed) https://bit.ly/2B2Pftb 

GBK 

PENETANGORE WELLNESS is a counselling and art therapy service 

that offers a spectrum of services for families and the community with 

an open door, collaborative and inclusive approach which incorporates 

partnerships and connections with other community services, if 

appropriate for the family. Visit them at www.penetangore.info. 


SAFETY 

HUMAN 

TRAFFICKING 

IT’S NOT JUST A BIG-CITY PROBLEM, AND KIDS IN GREY/BRUCE 

ARE AT RISK. BY JON FARMER AND CHELSEA DONOHUE

As parents and caring adults, it’s our job to teach young 

people how to safely live in a world that can be dangerous. 

That’s why we teach them to look both ways before crossing 

the street; if they can’t recognize danger, they can’t avoid it. We 

all tend to agree that teaching road safety is common sense. 

Although it may not be as obvious to most of us, it’s time that 

we take the same approach to human trafficking. While we 

might prefer not to think about the frightening reality of human 

trafficking, just like road safety, there are things we can teach 

young people that will help them recognize the danger and 

avoid the risks. 

What do “human trafficking” and “sex trafficking” mean? 

Human trafficking is not a topic of everyday conversation. 

When it does appear in pop culture, through movies like Liam 

Neeson’s Taken franchise, human trafficking is sensationalized 

and presented as a problem in far away places where the victims 

are naive tourists or poor migrants searching for a better life. In 

reality, human trafficking is a problem everywhere, including 

Grey and Bruce counties. 

Human trafficking is an umbrella term and encompasses many 

forms of abuse and coerced work, from forced labour and the 

removal of organs, to forced marriage and sex trafficking. It 

encompasses any form of modern slavery, but in this article 

we’ll focus specifically on sex trafficking because it poses the 

greatest risk to young people in our region. Sex trafficking is a 

crime defined in Canadian law as the recruiting, transporting, 

harbouring and/or the exchange of a person by another, with the 

use of force, coercion or threat, for the purpose of commercial 

sexual exploitation. 

Sex trafficking is not the same as sex work. Sex workers have 

choice; they control how and when they work, who their clients 

are, and what happens to their earnings. It is illegal for anyone 

under the age of 18 to do sex work in Canada. People being 

trafficked do not have choice. They are threatened, isolated, 

trapped and manipulated through physical, emotional and 

mental abuse. Victims are frequently under the age of 18. They 

are being exploited sexually and other people are making money 

as a result. Sex trafficking is also known as commercial sexual 

exploitation and sex traffickers are also known as pimps. Most 

traffickers are older males, but people can also be trafficked by 

women and by their peers. 

STAGES OF MANIPULATION 

There are identifiable stages to human trafficking. Contrary 

to stereotypes, sex trafficking rarely begins with a sudden 

kidnapping. In fact, most trafficked people don’t realize they’re 

being trafficked; they often think their trafficker is their 

boyfriend. In these cases, sex trafficking is the final of four 

phases of manipulation: luring, grooming/gaming, coercion/ 

manipulation, and sexual exploitation. Recognizing and

understanding these four stages are important first steps to 

helping those young people who are at risk. 

PHASE 1: LURING 

During this early phase a trafficker identifies a vulnerable person 

as a potential victim. They may reach out online, through social 

media networks, or through social connections to find someone 

who is insecure, has weak social ties, or who wants to live a 

better life. In this phase the trafficker is learning as much about 

their victim as possible — their hopes, fears, insecurities and 

social connections. 

PHASE 2: GROOMING/GAMING 

This phase is similar to the honeymoon phase of a relationship. 

The trafficker showers the victim with attention, gifts and 

promises of a better life while continuing to collect information 

and possibly introducing the victim to drugs and sex. The 

trafficker increases his ability to manipulate his victim by 

making her think that he’s the only person who understands, 

accepts, or cares about her. This also begins to weaken her 

connections to other friends and family. 

PHASE 3: COERCION & MANIPULATION 

When the trafficker has positioned himself as the primary 

connection in his victim’s life, the honeymoon is over. He acts 

differently, attacks her vulnerabilities and breaks down her 

self-esteem and remaining connections to other supports. The 

victim becomes more isolated from family and friends and more 

reliant on the trafficker. During this phase he begins to connect 

sex with gifts or money. The trafficker withholds the positive 

attention, love or drugs from the victim while blaming her for 

the changes. This stokes her fears as he manipulates her to “make 

it up to him.” 

PHASE 4: SEXUAL EXPLOITATION 

In the final phase, the trafficker forces the victim to have sex 

with other people for drugs or money. Traffickers will often 

convince the victim that she owes it to him for the gifts, money 

and drugs he gave her during the previous phases of their 

relationship. This is referred to as a “debt bond.” 

He will continue to break her down emotionally, mentally 

and physically by withholding things like food or drugs and 

convincing her that she will be arrested or shunned if she escapes 

or tells anyone what is happening. 

He may also directly threaten her safety or the safety of her 

family and friends. By the time that a victim is being sexually 

exploited, she often has no ability to process or understand what 

is happening to her, and many victims of human trafficking do 

not self-identify as a victim at all. 


WHO IS AT RISK? 

We do not have the luxury of thinking of sex trafficking as a 

foreign or big-city problem. More than 90 per cent of human 

trafficking in Canada is domestic trafficking — the people being 

trafficked are trafficked within Canada’s borders. Sex trafficking 

is the most common form of human trafficking in Canada and 

more than 70 per cent of reported cases take place in Ontario. 

Sex trafficking is most common in places with easy access 

to potential customers and transportation corridors where 

people can be moved easily. Urban areas along the 401 corridor 

have seen the highest concentration of human trafficking in 

Ontario but the problem exists everywhere as women and girls 

are recruited from — and moved around within — rural and 

remote communities as well. Trafficking is also more likely in 

areas with populations of transient male workers. Where there 

are people paying for sex, there are traffickers profiting from it. 

In fact, a trafficker can make as much as $250,000 per year from 

one victim. 

If we drew a Venn diagram of issues that can be uncomfortable 

for parents and their children to talk about openly, sex 

trafficking would overlap with relationships, sex, drugs and 

social media. The stigma and discomfort that can prevent young 

people from talking about these issues and their challenges can 

also make it more difficult for youth to seek support while in 

unhealthy and abusive relationships. 

As adults, we need to be aware of this problem and be prepared 

to recognize the signs, because young people are vulnerable 

to trafficking at as young as 12 or 13 years old. A 2012 study 

reported that 26 per cent of trafficking victims in Canada were 

under the age of 18. Among trafficking victims, 14 years old was 

the average age at which they were first trafficked. 

We need to emphasize that anyone can experience human 

trafficking: men, women, boys, girls and gender non-binary 

people. However, women and girls are at the highest risk. 

Overall, most trafficking in Canada involves Canadian-born 

females between the ages of 14 and 22, and 70 per cent of 

trafficked people are under age 25. On top of this, people who 

are experiencing other forms of marginalization like racism, 

poverty, mental illness, abuse or neglect are at higher risk. 

The circumstances around trafficking can look different. In some 

cases the victim might go missing and be trafficked in other 

communities. In other cases the victim might still be living at 

home and attending school while being trafficked after school or 

on weekends. Although sex trafficking can take different forms, 

there are common steps that we can take to prevent it and to 

support victims. 

WHAT ADULTS CAN DO TO HELP 

Prevention is always the most effective way to reduce harm; it’s 

why we teach kids to be careful crossing the street rather than 

waiting to pull them out of oncoming traffic. 

Guarding young people against human trafficking requires that 

We power the 

future.Our long-term 

private investment in refurbishing 

our nuclear fleet will ensure Ontarians receive 

clean, reliable, low-cost electricity and life-saving 

isotopes for generations. 

brucepower.com 


With adults 

around them who 

understand and 

recognize the risks 

and who provide 

safe places to talk 

and confide, our 

young people will 

be better equipped 

to avoid becoming 

victims. 

we teach them to talk about those potentially awkward subjects. 

If a young person knows the difference between a healthy 

relationship and an abusive one, if they know what positive 

and fulfilling sexual relationships are, if they feel connected and 

supported, and can talk to you about scary or stigmatized issues 

and still feel loved, they will be less vulnerable to exploitation. 

Basic involvement in the life of a child or teen will help you 

know what they’re up to. Monitor what younger children are 

doing and sharing on social media. Have regular conversations 

with teens about their relationships, where they’re spending time 

and with whom. Paying attention to the life of a young person 

will also help you recognize warning signs. 

KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS 

People who are experiencing trafficking can be reluctant to seek 

help for many reasons. They might fear for their safety or the 

safety of their loved ones. They might fear police and not know 

where to go for help; they might feel ashamed, be addicted, feel 

indebted to the trafficker or not realize they’re being trafficked. 

As caring adults, we need to know the warning signs so we 

can ask the right questions when we suspect someone is being 

abused in these ways. 

The warning signs are different depending on the phase of the 

trafficking. In the initial stages, a young person might withdraw 

from friends, families or interests. In this phase they might start 

skipping school, missing curfew, using drugs and spending a 

lot of time with a new boyfriend who they may not introduce 

to their other friends or family. They might also receive new, 

expensive belongings as gifts from an unknown source. In 

these phases the young person’s behaviour will begin to change 

as they become less communicative, more secretive and more 

withdrawn. These changes can also present as increased drug 

use, lower school grades and inconsistent or falling attendance 

at school and extracurriculars. In the later stages, a trafficked 

person might spend more time away from home or school but 

not say where they were. They might have physical injuries or 

appear withdrawn, malnourished or afraid. New clothing, cash 

or hotel keys that they can’t explain, are also indicators. 

If you encounter a victim of trafficking in the community, 

you might notice their clothing is sexually suggestive and they 

don’t have personal possessions. This is a specific indicator for 

people who have been trafficked away from their homes or 

communities. During these later stages the trafficked person 

may appear submissive, confused about where they are, or have 

an inconsistent story. New tattoos are also a sign as traffickers 

will often brand their victims in this way with their initials, 

name, a logo or a symbol. 

If you recognize these warning signs, you can ask simple 


questions in much the same way you would if you suspected 

other forms of relationship abuse. It is important to remain 

calm and be open-minded when approaching this sensitive 

topic. The young person needs to feel safe in order to share their 

experiences with you. At first, they might be scared and resist 

discussing your concerns. When you create a safe environment 

for your child to share their experiences on their own terms, they 

will be more likely to feel comfortable opening up to you. Be 

patient. Let them know they do not have to talk about anything 

they don’t want to, and that you are there for them whenever 

and however they need you. When they are ready to talk about 

the situation, use open-ended questions and keep the pace of 

the conversation slow. You might start off by pointing out an 

observation such as, “I noticed you haven’t been spending as 

much time with your friends lately. Can you tell me more about 

that?” 

If you identify that a person has been trafficked, there are many 

local organizations that can support them, including women’s 

shelters, Victim Services, health care providers and police 

services. They can all provide information and confidential 

support. As trusted adults, it is our role both to promote safety 

and to empower young people to develop their own ability to 

protect themselves and to heal from harm. 

As we consider how to address the issue of sex trafficking in our 

communities we need to remember that it’s never too early to 

talk to children about healthy relationships. We need to teach 

young people to recognize that safety, trust, support and equality 

are essential in all friendships and romantic relationships. 

If they understand that, then they’ll be better equipped to 

recognize signs of danger or abuse before they step out into a 

new relationship. With adults around them who understand 

and recognize the risks and who provide safe places to talk and 

confide, our young people will be better equipped to avoid 

becoming victims of sex trafficking. 

If you want to learn more about preventing sex trafficking, there 

are resources available from provincial and federal governments, 

as well as national organizations like The Canadian Centre to 

End Human Trafficking. Locally, Violence Prevention Grey 

Bruce was scheduled to host a free community forum about 

human trafficking at the end of March. The forum was going to 

include presentations from survivors of human trafficking and 

information about supports in Grey and Bruce. That event was 

postponed because of COVID-19 and — if all goes well — will 

take place this fall. 

Follow www.violencepreventiongreybruce.com and find Violence 

Prevention Grey Bruce on Facebook and Twitter for updates 

about our work and this event. GBK 

JON FARMER is the coordinator of Violence Prevention Grey Bruce. 

CHELSEA DONOHUE is the anti-human trafficking coordinator of 

Violence Prevention Grey Bruce. 

Explore EarlyON 

Child & Family Centres 

IN BRUCE COUNTY 

Enhancing children’s 

learning and development 

Connecting families to 

community services 

Providing support to 

parents and caregivers 

brucecounty.on.ca/human-services/earlyon 

facebook.com/EarlyOnChesley 

facebook.com/EarlyOnKincardine 

facebook.com/EarlyOnPortElgin 

facebook.com/EarlyOnWiarton 

Find our seasonal 

program guide on the 

Bruce County website 

or on Facebook 


FAMILY 

RECONNECT WITH YOUR 

INNER CHILD 

NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO REDISCOVER WHAT MATTERS 

BY RUTH MONTGOMERY

Most adults find themselves living a life of routine — dayto-day 

and month-to-month, broken only by the change 

of seasons. 

We do the same things repeatedly, watching as they quickly 

become habits. We continue to repeat those routines, because it’s 

what we’ve always done. This works for a period of time. We are 

happy without the extra pressure of having to think about where 

we’re going, or what we’re doing each day. It is less stressful, for 

some, when you know exactly what’s next. And you can plan 

your life around that. 

But what happens when you’re forced to step back — to pause 

and see the routine for what feels like the first time, even though 

you’ve been living it and consumed by it daily for years? 

In the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been given a beautiful 

moment to pause, breathe and to earnestly reflect on who we 

are, who we want to be, what we want to contribute to the 

world, where we spend our money and, most importantly, how 

we spend our time. 

Remember when you were a child, and you could spend hours 

without a care in the world? In hindsight, it seems we went 

around in states of utter joy and simple bliss. Do you remember 

what you were doing? Do you remember the imagination and 

the innovation you had to create something out of nothing and 

get so lost in your own thoughts and play that you lost track of 

time? 

Do you still do those things, or have you lost sight of what used 

to fill your days? When was the last time you simply sat with 

your thoughts, with no distractions or entertainment? 

Now, as adults, we often spend time watching television or 

scrolling through social media feeds. We can tell ourselves it’s to 

relax from a long day, to unwind, to take our mind off things or 

to zone out. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good movie, or new 

series on Netflix — there is nothing wrong with it once in a 

while! 

But there is a difference between zoning out to numb versus to 

nourish. Zoning out to numb your thoughts is to get into a state 

of distraction to avoid thinking about the things around you 

and to avoid any stress or uncomfortable feelings. 

Zoning out to nourish your thoughts is to get into a state of 

distraction to move through and process your emotions — to 

educate yourself, expand your mind and allow yourself to feel 

the emotions of the day. 

As adults, we often zone out because we’ve become so busy with 

our day-to-day routine, that we rarely question if we are actually 

enjoying it. We don’t step back and evaluate what’s working and 

what’s not. We don’t take time to see what’s draining us or what’s 

bringing us joy. We just move on repeat, checking things off the 

to-do list. 

When we feel unsettled, or dissatisfied in some aspect of 

our lives, it’s easier to zone out to numb than to actually 

acknowledge where something might be out of balance. If the 

routine has been zoning out to forget about the day, or to pass 

the time, then it can be hard to break that. It can be intense 

emotional work, and slightly daunting if it’s been a while since 

you have let your mind wander. But as a child, you did it 

effortlessly. 

You spent hours playing make believe, you played outside, 

or you got your hands messy. You cried when you needed to 

cry, you yelled when you needed to yell, you laughed without 

looking to see if other people were laughing too. You danced 

when you felt like dancing and you sang when your favourite 

song came on. It was so easy then. 

This was before society told us what we should and shouldn’t 

do — how we should and shouldn’t react. The truth is, though, 

you still know what you need to thrive. Your inner child knows 

what makes your heart sing, and they know what brings you joy! 

It’s easier than you might think to re-connect to this version of 

yourself! 

Time is the only currency 

that truly matters, so spend 

your time in a way that 

brings you joy.

Recently, many of us have been given the gift of time — and 

if you haven’t, you’ve perhaps seen your priorities shift in other 

ways to recognize the value of your time. How many hours are 

you “wasting” on social media, or by watching TV or drinking 

alcohol? One hour of scrolling on your phone each day equals 

seven hours a week — almost one full working day. Multiply 

that over the course of the year and you’ve spent the equivalent 

of 45 eight-hour work days on your phone. Over a month-anda-half 

of potential work has been wasted with mindless scrolling. 

What if you could spend that time on something that enriches 

your life or enhances your creativity — something that connects 

you to the bliss of childlike freedom and sparks happiness and 

fulfillment? 

Your inner child is still here. You don’t have to go looking 

for them. It’s a matter of making time to be with yourself. I 

find keeping a journal to be an excellent tool to start with. It’s 

important to write down whatever comes to mind, so don’t 

re-read or edit your work until you’re all done. Once you get in 

the flow of writing you will be amazed at where your mind took 

you! I’ve included some journal prompts to help get you started. 

JOURNAL PROMPTS TO RE-CONNECT 

TO YOUR INNER CHILD 

• As a child, I could spend hours… 

• As a child, my favourite outdoor activity was… 

• As a child, I loved to… 

• What were my strengths growing up? 

• What were my weaknesses growing up? Did I overcome 

those? Do they hold me back from living my best life today? 

• What did I want to be when I grew up? 

• How did I want to feel when I grew up? 

If journalling isn’t for you, there are other, more active ways to 

re-connect to your inner child! 

MORE THINGS TO TRY 

• Reflect on all of the activities you loved as a child, and take 

the time to try one of these again. 

• Make a list of all of your favourite childhood foods and 

make your favourite meal. 

• Write down all of the programs, sports or activities you 

participated in as a child. 

• Find old photos or videos of yourself as a child, and reflect 

or reminisce on who that child was, and the moments that 

were captured on film. 

• Ask your parents or siblings what they remember most 

about you as a child – what did you spend hours doing? 

Were you a happy child? What unique traits did you have, 

or habits that were uniquely yours? 

• Watch your favourite childhood movie, from all stages of 

childhood – even your teen years! 

• Put on the songs from your favourite bands growing up. 

Dance and sing your heart out! 

These are all starting points, and, believe me, once you start 

listening to your inner child, it becomes easier to hear them. 

Once you start, it’s important to actively engage with your inner 

child. You could plan a day once a month, or start a new class 

once a week — but know that your time is valuable. You should 

spend at least some of it on activities you truly love, just because 

you love them! If you lack time to do the things you wish you 

could, this is an opportunity to re-evaluate. (Full disclosure — I 

am by no means perfect. I spend way more time on my phone 

than I would like to admit.) 

It’s important to look at where you are spending your time and 

see if you can make room for yourself. 

If you can’t find time for yourself, please ponder this question 

honestly: Is it truly because you can’t, or is it because you won’t? 

There is a difference, and it’s important to acknowledge this. The 

people around you can see this difference. They can tell if you 

are choosing can’t or won’t. It feels counter intuitive at first, but 

the saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” is so true. It’s 

important to fill up your cup first, so you can overflow love and 

joy into those around you. 

I encourage you to step back and decide how you would like to 

spend your time. If you are choosing “won’t” as your excuse, ask 

yourself, is it because you simply don’t want to? That’s OK, if

However, if there is a part of you that feels like you want more, 

or perhaps something is missing, then give yourself the time to 

explore what that means. 

If you are convincing yourself that you don’t have the time 

because you don’t know where to start, or the alternative is scary, 

then let’s ease into it. Use some of the journal prompts or ideas 

above, and just take them one at a time. As I mentioned earlier, 

your inner child already knows exactly what you need. It’s just a 

matter of listening to that voice. 

Take the time to reconnect to your inner child. Get lost in the 

memories and create new ones with your family, doing what you 

loved to do as a child. 

you are content! There is a difference between being genuinely 

OK with the power of a routine, versus wanting to be OK with 

the routine but feeling guilty for thinking you “should” do 

more. 

Just acknowledging the difference and deciding to choose 

contentment as your option because that works for you 

(regardless of what other people think) is a beautiful thing. I 

am giving you full permission to release any guilt you may have 

around that! 

Sometimes we associate being content with settling – but the 

definition of happy is actually “feeling pleasure or contentment.” 

Do what makes you happy! 

Let your inner child explore, and encourage that creativity to 

flow into your life as an adult. At the end of the day, time is the 

only currency that truly matters, so make sure you’re spending 

your time in a way that brings you joy. Make the most of it, 

and trust that you know exactly what you need to live a happy, 

fulfilled life. GBK 

RUTH MONTGOMERY is the Founder of The Maven Project and Camp 

Maven. Born in Lucknow, she is an avid traveller. She believes in living an 

authentic life, doing the inner work to find out what a fulfilled life is to 

you, and saying yes to as many experiences/adventures as possible! For 

more info visit www.themavenproject.ca and www.campmaven.ca. 

Game On! 

Keep track of your reading & earn 

virtual badges all summer long with 

our online resource Beanstack. 

June 27 - August 21 

library.brucecounty.on.ca 

* All Front Line and Essential workers for their efforts 

and tireless dedication during this time 

* Teachers for continuing to support students 

and learning in a variety of ways 

* Custodial staff for cleaning, and providing ongoing 

maintenance and access to our schools 

* Support staff for continuing to provide support 

and answers in a variety of departments 

The Community Education Department looks 

forward to reconnecting with everyone regarding 

Driver’s Education, Community Use of Schools 

programming and all other 

programs in the future. 

www.bwdsb.on.ca Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow 


LEARNING AT HOME 

The Ontario Ministry of Education has released its Learn at Home plan for Ontario students and parents. Access to its site and 

more information on the plan can be found at www.ontario.ca/page/learn-at-home. The following resources have been compiled and 

submitted by the Bluewater District School Board. 

LANGUAGE 

Elementary 

 

 

Reading and Writing with Your Child - A Parent Guide (K-6) 

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/parentGuideLit.html 

CBC Kids 

https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2 

Teaching Kids News 

https://teachingkidsnews.com 

TweenTribune (K-12) 

https://www.tweentribune.com 

Sightwords – Teach Your Child to Read (K-2) 

https://sightwords.com 

Unite for Literacy – Stories in Many Languages (K-2) 

https://www.uniteforliteracy.com 

Wonderopolis (K-8) 

www.wonderopolis.org 

Read/Write/Think (K-8) 

www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources 

Oxford Owl (K-6) 

www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page 

ESL Elementary Literacy 

https://www.uniteforliteracy.com 

Secondary 

 

Read/Write/Think (Gr 9-12) 

www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources 

Stratford Festival Online Resources 

www.stratfordfestival.ca/Learn/Teachers/ 

TeachingResources/#interactive 

National Film Board of Canada 

www.nfb.ca/explore-all-films 

 

Elementary 

 

Mathies 

https://www.mathies.ca 

mPower 

https://mpower.tvo.org/#/login 

EQAO 

https://www.eqao.com/en 

Math Is Fun: Games (Gr 4-6) 

www.mathsisfun.com/ 

Math Playground (Gr K-6) 

www.mathplayground.com 

MATHEMATICS 

University of Waterloo: Problem of the Week Archive (Gr 3-12) 

www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/potw.php 

TVO Mathify (Gr 7-10) 

www.tvomathify.com/students 

Prodigy (Gr 1-8) 

www.prodigygame.com 

Doing Mathematics with your Child - A Parent Guide (K-6) 

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/parentGuideNum.html 

Pearson Canada K-12 Resources for home (Eng. & FI) 

www.pearsoncanada.ca/athome 

Secondary 

TVO Matify (Grades 6-10) 

https://www.tvomathify.com/students 

Khan Academy – Math (Gr K-12) 

www.khanacademy.org/math 

University of Waterloo: Problem of the Week Archive (Gr 3-12) 


University of Waterloo: MathFrog – Math Games (Gr 4-6) 

https://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/mathfrog 

University of Waterloo: Problem of the Week Archive (Gr. 3-12) 


Pearson Canada K-12 Resources for home 

(English & French Immersion) 

www.pearsoncanada.ca/athome 


SCIENCES 

Elementary 

It’s Okay to be Smart 

https://www.youtube.com/user/itsokaytobesmart 

25 Nature Webcams for Science Learning at a Distance 

https://www.weareteachers.com/best-nature-webcams 

Science Bob 

https://sciencebob.com 

Mystery Science 

https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning (many are free, 

free signup for more access) 

Bill Nye 

https://www.billnye.com/the-science-guy 

Gumboot Kids (K-2) 

https://curio.ca/en/collection/gumboot-kids-curriculum-2690 

TVO Kids 

www.tvokids.com/school-age/games 

PBS Kids 

www.pbskids.org/games/science 

NASA 

www.spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/play 

Resources for Learning about Science: Inside and Out 

18 ways to get kids to go outside – Strategies to promote physical 

activity outdoors (by Active for Life) 

https://activeforlife.com/18-ways-to-get-kids-outside 

Connecting with Nature Guides – K-8 (by the David Suzuki Foundation, 

TDSB and Nipissing University) 

https://davidsuzuki.org/take-action/act-locally/connecting-youthwith-nature/#resources 

Earth Rangers – resources to embed multidisciplinary connections 

to the natural world in Science, Physical Education, Language, Mathematics, 

and the Arts 

www.earthrangers.org/teachers/curriculum-resources 

iNaturalist – A data-sharing global community. Use an App to identify 

species and engage in citizen science. (by the Canadian Wildlife 

Federation) 

https://inaturalist.ca 

EcoSchools – Environmental resources connected to the Ontario 

Curriculum 

https://ecoschools.ca/school-resources/ecoschools-in-your-classroom 

Resources for Rethinking – more than 1,000 quality resources K-12 

reviewed by teachers (collated by Learning for a Sustainable Future) 

resources4rethinking.ca/en/ 

Ecological Footprint Calculator – how many earths do we need to 

live the way we do? (by Global Footprint Network) 

www.footprintcalculator.org/signup 

Scratch 

www.scratchjr.org 

Hour of Code 

https://hourofcode.com/ca/learn 

Secondary 

Free online simulations that support topics in science 

https://phet.colorado.edu/_m 

Grade 11 and 12 Biology 

www.vcell.science 

Grade 9 and 10 Science, Grade 11 and 12 Chemistry and Biology 

www.bio-alive.com/animations/chemistry.htm 

The Biology Corner – ‘Biology lesson plans, worksheets, tutorials 

and resources for teachers and student’ 

www.biologycorner.com/2020/02/22/are-bats-birds 

Grade 11 and 12 Physics 

https://faraday.physics.utoronto.ca/GeneralInterest/Harrison/Flash 

Secondary Science topics 

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova 

Exploratorium – education resources to support online learning 

www.exploratorium.edu 

cK-12 Foundation – a variety of engaging interactive learning activities 

and practice broken down into specific high school subjects 

www.ck12.org/student 

BioInteractive – ‘real science and data to allow students to explore 

the living world’ 

www.biointeractive.org/home 

PhET Interactive Simulations – resources to embed multidisciplinary 

connections to the natural world 

https://phet.colorado.edu/_m 

Science Buddies – ‘Hands-on Science Resources for Home and 

School’ 

www.sciencebuddies.org 

Science Journal – a free app allowing your smart phone to be turned 

into a science instrument to undertake experiments and activities 

https://sciencejournal.withgoogle.com 

The Concord Consortium – Interactive STEM activities 

https://learn.concord.org 

Khan Academy – providing free educational resources for anyone, 

anywhere 

www.khanacademy.org 

TED Ed – Educational Science and Technology videos 

https://ed.ted.com/lessons?category=science-technology 

Project Drawdown – learn about the many innovative solutions, 

backed by research, to mitigate climate change 

https://drawdown.org 


SOCIAL SCIENCES 

FRENCH 

Elementary 

Wonderopolis (K-8) 

https://wonderopolis.org 

Canada’s History for Kids 

http://kids.canadashistory.ca/Kids/Home.aspx 

Virtual Museum of Canada 

www.virtualmuseum.ca/ 

Indigenous Education: Indigenous Youth (Grades 3-6) 

https://curio.ca/en/collection/indigenous-youth-2487 

Treaty Education 

https://sway.office.com/nSMlG1GosCfgHNqU?ref=Link&loc=play 

Treaty Kahoot Game 

https://create.kahoot.it/share/b5643f99-4c62-4300-a9dedf0a2499bde6 

Residential Schools 

https://sway.office.com/W8izGDFxpeLFurbg?ref=Link&loc=play 

Project of Heart 

http://projectofheart.ca 

Inuit Education 

https://sway.office.com/hJADSDFHmiT87uS5?ref=Link&loc=play 

Secondary 

Virtual Museums of Canada 

www.virtualmuseum.ca 

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms: in various languages 

www.charterofrights.ca/en/27_08_01 

Anthropology 

www.americananthro.org/LearnAndTeach/Content.aspx?ItemNumber= 

1733 (Gr. 11 & 12) 

Elementary 

French Immersion and Extended French 

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/parentguidefrench.pdf 

Idello 

https://www.idello.org/en 

TV5 Monde 

https://apprendre.tv5monde.com/fr 

CBC Zone Jeunesse 

ici.radio-canada.ca/jeunesse/scolaire 

FSL homework tool box 

www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/ TFO: www.tfo.org/en/mini-tfo/games 

Secondary 

TV5 Monde 

https://apprendre.tv5monde.com/fr 

CBC 

https://ici.radio-canada.ca 

Office de la langue française du Québec - Grand dictionnaire 

http://www.granddictionnaire.com 

Grand dictionnaire banque de dépannage linguistique 

http://bdl.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/bdl 

Bon Patron: (Online Editing Language Support Software) 

https://bonpatron.com/en 

La Rousse Online Dictionary 

www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/anglais-francais 

Listening Site 

www.podcastfrancaisfacile.com 

Philosophy 

www.apaonline.org/page/resources (Gr. 11 & 12) 

Canadian Points of View from Stratford a Public Library 

www.stratford.library.on.ca/lounge/research-topics/history 

Indigenous Education: Treaty Education 

https://bit.ly/2ZwINVn 

Treaty Kahoot Game 

https://bit.ly/2Xo54lw 

Residential Schools 

https://bit.ly/2LXZYHi 

The Secret Path 

www.secretpath.ca 

THE ARTS 

 

Elementary 

 

Visual Arts 

National Gallery of Canada 

www.gallery.ca/collection/search-the-collection# 

Kinderart 

https://kinderart.com 

Scholastic Arts (Grades 2-8) 

https://art.scholastic.com 

www.gonoodle.com 


Secondary 

Visual Arts 

National Gallery of Canada 

www.gallery.ca/collection/search-the-collection# 

Artsalive (Grades 9-12) 

www.artsalive.ca/en/dan/dance101/links.asp 

Grey County Libraries 

Hanover Public Library 

hanoverlibrary.ca 

Meaford Public Library 

meafordlibrary.on.ca 

Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library 

olco.ent.sirsidynix.net 

Southgate Public Library 

southgate-library.com 

LE Shore Memorial Library 

thebluemountainslibrary.ca 

ADDITIONAL SITES 

 

Elementary 

New York Philharmonic (K-3) 

https://www.nyphilkids.org 

Drama games (Grades 4-8) 

www.bbbpress.com/dramagames 

https://dramaresource.com 

Secondary 

 

Drama games (Grades 9-12) 

www.stagemilk.com/acting-games 

 

DRAMA 

 

Digital Library 

https://www.digitalhumanlibrary.org 

My Blueprint 

www.myblueprint.ca/bluewater 

George Couros 

https://georgecouros.ca/blog 

Scholastic 

https://bit.ly/2ARn3ZV 

Audible Stories 

https://stories.audible.com/start-listen 

CBC 

https://curio.ca/en/ 

Nelson 

https://www.nelson.com/learningonline/k12openaccess 

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Elementary and Secondary 

Daily Physical Activity 

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschools/dpa.html 

Canada’s Food Guide 

https://food-guide.canada.ca/en 

Movement Activity Cards 

https://teachingtools.ophea.net/activities/50-fitness-activity-cards 

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES 

 

 

Stress Lessons and Kids have Stress Too (Psychology Foundation) 

Pre-school–Grade 12 

https://bit.ly/2ZxLFBc 

Mindfulness 

https://www.happify.com 

Kids Help Phone 

https://kidshelpphone.ca 

 

PARENTAL RESOURCES ON BLUEWATER 

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD WEBSITE 

http://www.bwdsb.on.ca/Parents/COVID-19_Resources 

GBK 

LOCAL LIBRARIES 

Bruce County Libraries 

library.brucecounty.on.ca 


RECREATION 

Natural beauty 

A PHOTOGRAPHER’S JOURNEY TO FIND THE MOST CAPTIVATING 

SCENES GREY/BRUCE HAS TO OFFER. BY SYLVAIN CHAMPAGNE 

Bruce Peninsula National Park 


The Grotto 

*There may be travel restrictions in place for many of these locations. Please check before you go out and adhere 

to all provincial, local and Public Health guidelines. As of June 1, there is limited opening of some day-use 

areas within Bruce Peninsula National Park. Flowerpot Island, located in Fathom Five National Marine Park, 

will remain closed until further notice. 

When I travelled around Grey and Bruce counties on a photo expedition in 2016, I found the area’s 

natural beauty mesmerizing. The rugged landscapes and vibrant colours of the waters off Bruce 

Peninsula National Park were awe-inspiring; they reminded me of the Caribbean. 

Sweeping cloud formations overhead, and detailed rock formations along the Niagara Escarpment, were 

hypnotic and inspiring. When I returned from the journey and reviewed my images, they almost literally 

took my breath away. Even now, looking at them gives me an intense sense of peace and tranquility. 

The Bruce Peninsula is far from a well-kept secret. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit each year, and 

as a result it’s difficult to capture the landscape on its own, with no people in the frame. But I managed to 

do it. Here are a few highlights. 

THE GROTTO 

As you likely know, the Grotto, a sea cave carved into the limestone shores of Georgian Bay over 

thousands of years by the crashing waves, is one of Bruce County’s top summer attractions. 


Visitors can swim in the clear water, which appears turquoise 

from a distance, and view an underwater passage that leads to 

the exterior of the cliff face. The 45-minute hike to access this 

rare, stunning sight, is well worth it. The trail’s cedar trees, 

wetlands and wildlife are also captivating. 

Cape Croker Park 

Southampton 

lighthouse 

Lake Huron sunset 

CAPE CROKER PARK 

I visited Cape Croker Park, on the shore of Sydney Bay, for 

the first time last year. When I arrived, I ran into two young 

workers who showed me the whereabouts of the park. 

Cape Croker has been called the Bruce Peninsula’s best-kept 

secret, and is owned and operated by the Chippewas of 

Nawash Unceded First Nation. This sprawling, pristine patch 

of land stretches over 520 acres and is a camper’s paradise, 

buffeted by a large swath of coniferous forest. The park opened 

for the first time in 1967. 

LION’S HEAD 

After touring Cape Croker, I made my way north to Lion’s 

Head, which is said to be halfway between the equator and the 

North Pole. I was able to photograph the rock formation that 

gives the town its name, an outcropping that resembles a male 

lion. 

The dramatic beauty of the escarpment and the ruggedness of 

the shoreline was on full display. In addition to the mainland 

trails, I visited Bayside Astronomy, a free program run by the 

Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association and the Municipality 

of North Bruce. This program provides a chance to see 

constellations, planets, the moon and other objects through 

telescopes, preceded by a brief star talk at dusk. 

DYER’S BAY 

On a trip east of Tobermory, I followed the Bruce Trail to 

Devil’s Monument, the largest flowerpot formation in the 

Bruce Peninsula. Just before I reached a gorgeous rocky 

beach with a staggering view, I happened upon a scenic set of 

waterfalls cascading into the water below. This sight was good 

for my soul — truly an experience I will never forget. 

SKINNER’S BLUFF 

You’ll want to bring your camera if you visit Skinner’s Bluff 

Scenic Lookout, a 455.3-hectare piece of land northeast of 

Wiarton; I know I did. I was amazed at the view from where 

I stood. The colors of those trees and the grey clouds in the 

background made this photo a beautiful, majestic, pictureperfect 

moment. 

FAIRY LAKE IN SOUTHAMPTON 

In Southampton, I decided to go for a walk along Fairy Lake. 

There I spotted a beautiful blue heron and snapped a photo. If 

you visit, watch also for ducks, dragonflies, turtles, butterflies, 

egrets and frogs. While hiking around the lake you will see 

wood slab benches, sculptures made of ash trees, and bird 

houses. 

Situated near the downtown area and offering a peaceful path 


around the lake, it’s the perfect summer escape. 

SAUGEEN SUNSETS, BEACHES, STARS 

The boardwalk in Southampton is a wonderful place for a 

peaceful stroll. The sunsets here are some of the best in the world 

and the sandy beach, which stretches about four kilometres, is 

marked by dunes and dune grass — a great place to bring the 

family and enjoy Lake Huron at its best. 

Sunsets in Southampton are spectacular to watch — paradise for 

professional and amateur photographers. 

As the composer Claude Debussy said, “There is nothing more 

musical than a sunset.” 

SOUTHAMPTON LIGHTHOUSES 

Saugeen River Front Range Lighthouse is a great place to 

capture star trails — a kind of photograph that appears to 

capture the movement of stars through the frame as long, 

continuous lines. This lighthouse is situated at the western end 

of the pier. I often sit on the edge of those rocks with my camera 

and photograph different species of birds, including egrets, blue 

herons, bald eagles and more. 

STAR TRAILS IN WINTER 

Winter is always a great time to photograph star trails. I 

remember being in the kitchen at my house and deciding to 

look outside to see if there were any stars that night. There were 

Connecting you to 

your favourite people 

so many, I decided to walk to one of the lighthouses and set up 

my camera. I was very fortunate that night and I did manage to 

capture a beautiful shot of star trails. 

GREY AND BRUCE WATERFALLS 

For a while, it seemed as if everyone I met in Southampton 

said something along the lines of: “You must photograph the 

beauty of the waterfalls in the area.” So I started mapping what I 

thought were the six best waterfalls in the area and ventured out 

to explore them. 

We started with Sauble Falls. I was amazed how these falls and 

rapids flow under the main highway. When we arrived at the 

falls it was raining, but the photographs were worth the risk 

of getting a bit damp. We saw a great blue heron bathing and 

having a great time looking around. It was a picture-perfect 

moment. 

After I visited the falls I decided to explore Sauble Beach, the 

second-longest freshwater beach in Canada. Again, I was lucky. 

There was no one on the beach when I arrived, so I decided to 

take my drone and get an aerial shot. 

I heard lots of talk about Indian Falls from photographers I met 

over the years. They told me it’s challenging to get there, but 

worth the hike. The waterfall is 15 metres high, and situated in 

a conservation area near Owen Sound. This trail was definitely 

challenging due to the weather, but it was worth the effort. 

BLUEWATER DISTRICT 

SCHOOL BOARD 

Mobile App 

Download for free 

on your Apple or 

Android device! 

Quick access to: 

• Bus cancellations/delays 

• Weekly survey 

• School listings 

• School Cash Online 

• Board social media 

and more! 

We’re here 

for you. 

INTERNET 

DIGITAL TV 

HOME PHONE 

MOBILE 

Visit the App Store, Google Play, or 

download using this QR code 

(519) 368-2000 • 1-866-517-2000 

brucetelecom.com 

BRU_Ad_GB_KidsSeniors_Here4You_SB_HR_May0420.indd 1 greybrucekids.com 2020-05-04 10:25 • 25AM

Eugenia Falls 

We then went to Inglis Falls, south of Owen Sound, perhaps the 

best-known waterfall in the area. I must say, the 18-metre falls 

really impressed us. 

The problem was, we needed to find a place to shoot that 

allowed me to demonstrate the beauty of the falls from its base 

to its apex. We did, and it was all worth it. 

We then went to Jones Falls, west of Owen Sound and near 

the town of Springmount. It was a very short walk through the 

woods to get there. 

My last stop was in the village of Eugenia in Grey County. 

That’s where I first discovered Eugenia Falls, because I was lost 

in the Beaver Valley area. Eugenia Falls is very challenging to 

photograph because it’s very narrow and elevated. 

The picturesque waterfall is worth it. 

SYLVAIN CHAMPAGNE is a freelance photographer living in 

Southampton. His work has appeared in Mountain Life and Escarpment 

magazines, and at various galleries in Ontario, including the 

Southampton Art Gallery and the Owen Sound Art Gallery. Visit his 

website at champhoto1.com. 

GBK 


Startrails 


COOL KID 

Sam Acton, of Southampton, 

has undergone six brain 

surgeries and sustained two 

strokes since January 2018. 

Returning 

the favour 

THE SAUGEEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 

WAS THERE FOR SAM ACTON, AND 

NOW SHE’S HELPING RAISE FUNDS 

FOR THIS COMMUNITY RESOURCE 

Sam Acton loves running, and hanging out and riding bikes 

with her friends. 

Yet, just 18 months ago, she was relearning how to walk. 

In January 2018, Sam’s parents Derek Acton and Kelly O’Brien, 

of Southampton, rushed their daughter to the Saugeen 

Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room as her flu-like symptoms 

were worsening. 

“The wonderful staff in the Southampton ER were patient 

and kind to our scared little girl, as blood-work showed a 

tremendous infection in Sammy’s body,” Kelly said. 

The doctors stayed with Sam through the night in the Intensive 

Care Unit until a CT Scan on her head could be performed. The 

scan revealed multiple abscesses within and around her brain. 

She was immediately flown to Victoria Hospital in London. 

“With the testing and observations offered by the doctor and 

the Grey Bruce Health Services team, they were prepared for our 

arrival, and Sammy was brought directly to the operating room 

for a life-saving operation to relieve the pressure on her brain,” 

Kelly said. 

Over the next four months, Sam would undergo four more lifesaving 

surgeries, which left her needing a bilateral craniotomy — 

the removal and rebuilding of the skull — causing her to sustain 

two strokes and a neurological sympathetic storm, Kelly added. 

All of these surgeries meant Sam, now a Grade 6 student at 

GC Huston School in Southampton, had to spend six weeks 

at a brain rehabilitation hospital, where she began her recovery. 

Learning how to walk again was the toughest part, she said. 

Through the ups and downs of recovery, Sam, along with her 

family and friends, have found opportunities to give back to 

the professionals at the Saugeen Memorial Hospital and the 

community of Saugeen Shores, which has been very kind to her 

and her family over the past two years. 

Sam and three of her friends organized a bake sale at GC 

Huston, with all proceeds going to the Saugeen Memorial 

Hospital Foundation (SMHF). 

“We baked, and baked, and baked,” Sam said. “Then we sold our 

goodies during GC Huston’s Spring Concert. We wanted to give 

money back to the place that helped me and many other people 

in our community.” 

Tracy Murray, Executive Director of the SMHF, said Sam and 

her friends donated over $400. 

“They also spoke on the radio during our annual radiothon to 

help share Sammy’s story during our Light the Way campaign,” 

Tracy said. “Last year, with their help, we raised a recordbreaking 

$250,000!” 

Sam also assisted the 2019 Light the Way campaign by sharing 

her story on the radio, in flyers and at the inaugural Light the 

Way Gala. 

“It was very cool and interesting,” Sam said. “I learned that every 

little bit adds up to a lot, and it feels really good to help out.” 

Today, Sam works on improving her memory and brain function 

with cognitive therapy. She is able to run, bike ride and hang out 

with her friends again, her Mom said. 

She’s also interested in all forms of art. She loves to sketch and 

paint, and is a musical theatre junkie (her current favourite is ‘In 

The Heights’). She also loves spending time with her three cats, 

two bunnies and one fish, as well as her sisters Hallie and Robin. 

Kelly said the community has been a rock for their family 

through every step of Sam’s journey. 

“During this emotional rollercoaster of a time for our family, 


Now open in 

49 locations! 

the community of Saugeen Shores has offered their support and 

love to us in every way imaginable. We aren’t sure how we could 

have survived it without it.” GBK 

MILLER INSURANCE is the sponsor of our Cool Kid feature, which 

appears twice a year. If you know a Cool Kid, please email Publisher 

Amy Irwin at amy@greybrucekids.com. 

Huge thank you to 

our amazing staff for 

acting so quickly and 

working so hard to 

setup home offices so 

they can continue to 

provide the same 

excellent service to 

our clients! 


RESOURCES 

ABUSE 

Assaulted Women’s Helpline 

Crisis line: 1-866-863-0511 

www.awhl.org 

Bruce Grey Child and Family Services 

(Bruce and Grey Children’s Aid Societies 

amalgamated April 1, 2012) 

1-855-322-4453 

Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services 

1-800-567-2384; 519-371-4773 

kcyfs@bmts.com or keystonebrucegrey.org 

Owen Sound 

Saugeen First Nation - Kabaeshiwim 

Respite Women’s Shelter 

519-797-2521 

cgeorge@saugeenfirstnation.ca 

www.saugeenfirstnation.ca 

Sexual Assault and Partner 

Abuse Care Centre 

Grey Bruce Health Services 

1-888-525-0552 or www.gbhs.on.ca 

Owen Sound 

Victim Services Bruce Grey 

Perth 

Crisis: 1-866-376-9852 

Administration: 1-888-577-3111 

info@victim-services.com 

www.victim-services.com 

Victim/Witness Assistance Program 

Owen Sound - 1-866-259-4823 

Walkerton - 1-866-994-9904 

attorneygeneral@ontario.ca 

http://bit.ly/ujKyeE 

Women’s Centre (Grey and Bruce) 

Administration: 519-376-0755 

Crisis: 1-800-265-3722 

womenscentre@bmts.com 

www.bmts.com/~womenscentre 

Owen Sound 

Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey 

Sexual assault crisis: 1-866-578-5566 

Crisis line: 1-800-265-3026 

Administration: (519) 396-9814 

crisis@whsbg.on.ca 

www.whsbg.on.ca 

Kincardine 

BREASTFEEDING 

Brockton and Area Family Health Team 

1-866-507-2021 or 519-881-1920 

RN/certified Lactation Consultant available 

www.bafht.com 

Walkerton 

Grey Bruce Health Unit 

1-800-263-3456 

publichealth@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca 

www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca 

Owen Sound 

Hanover Family Health Team 

RN/Certified Lactation Consultant 

519-506-4348 

www.hanoverfht.ca 

La Leche League Canada 

Owen Sound; 519-376-5916; www.lllc.ca 

Moms Walkerton 

New Mom support 

320 Durham St.., Walkerton; 519-379-6769 

Support groups 

Southampton, Port Elgin, Paisley, and Tara - 

519-797-2010 

Kincardine, Ripley, Tiverton, and Lucknow - 

519-368-4847 

South-Bruce Breastfeeding Buddies - 

519-881-1920 

Wiarton and Bruce Peninsula - 519-534-0912 

Markdale - 519-369-3381 

Owen Sound - 519-372-1330 

The Mama Nurse 

www.themamanurse.com 

CHILDBIRTH 

Glamma Doula 

Christine Piotrowski, Postpartum Doula 

www.glammadoula.com; 519-477-9985 

Hanover and District Hospital Obstetrics/ 

Family Centered Care Birthing Centre 

519-364-2340 

admin@hanoverhospital.on.ca 

www.hanoverhospital.on.ca 

Midwives Grey Bruce 

519-371-2886 

www.midwivesgreybruce.com 

Owen Sound 

Owen Sound Hospital Labour and Delivery 

519-376-2121 

www.gbhs.on.ca/owensound.php 

Walkerton Hospital Family Birthing Centre 

519-881-1220 

www.sbghc.on.ca 

CHILD CARE 

Acorn Montessori 

705-606-1642 

Thornbury 

Amabel-Sauble Child Care Centre 

519-422-3611 

Sauble Beach 

Beaver Valley Outreach 

519-599-2577 

Bobi’s Playschool 

519-538-5483 

Meaford 

Brockton Child Care Centre 

sbross@brockton.ca 

Brooke Montessori Toddler Program 

519-376-3447 

Owen Sound 

Bruce County Childcare Services 

519-881-0431 or www.brucecounty.on.ca 

Walkerton 

Bruce Peninsula Family Centre 

519-793-4100 

Lion’s Head 

Chesley Nursery School 

519-363-9544 

Durham Nursery School 

519-369-6973 

Grey County Children’s Services 

519-376-7324 

www.greycounty.ca/childrens-services 

Hanover Montessori Children’s House 

1-800-906-7036 or 519-364-6455 

Happy Hearts Day Care Centre 

519-376-1284 

Owen Sound 

Hundred Acre Wood Forest School 

Kimbercote Farm 316362 3rd 

Line C, Heathcote 

www.forestpreschool.ca 

Inglenook Creche Day Care 

519-371-9471; Owen Sound 

Kids & Us Community Childcare 

and Family Education Centres 

Ayton - 519-665-2022 

Dundalk - 519-923-2182 

Durham - 519-369-9911 

Holstein - 519-334-3132 

Markdale - 519-986-3692 

Osprey - 519-922-2333 

Paisley - 519-353-7220 

www.kidsandus.ca 

Kids Street Nursery School - Port Elgin 

519-389-9050 

Kinhuron Integrated Day Nursery School 

Co-op 

519-396-4532 

Kincardine 

Le Jardin des decouvertes - Owen Sound 

519-371-4411 

Military Family Resource Centre - Meaford 

519-538-1371 x6753 

mfrc.meaford@sympatico.ca 

www.mfrcmeaford.com 

Meaford Co-operative Nursery School 

519-538-3854 

Nawash N’Shiime Day Care Centre 

519-534-3909 

Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker) 

Queen of Hearts Nursery School 

109 Balmy Beach Rd., Owen Sound 

www.queenofheartsnurseryschool.com 

Sandbox Daycare - Hanover 

519-506-7263 

Saugeen First Nation G’Shaw-da-Gawin 

Day Care Centre 

519-797-2419; gshawdagawin@bmts.com 

www.saugeenfirstnation.ca 

Tobermory Primary Place 

519-596-2606 

Unity House - Owen Sound 

519-371-8686 

Viola Jean’s Garden Daycare - Owen Sound 

519-416-5633 or 519-371-2362 


Wiarton Kids Den Day Care/Kids Club 

School age Program 

519-534-4434 

Wiarton Nursery School 

519-534-2121 

Wooden Hill Child Care Centre (La Colline 

De Bois) at Notre Dame School 

519-376-6952; Owen Sound 

YMCA Childcare 

Arran Tara - 519-376-0484 

Hanover - 519-364-4938 

Kincardine - 519-396-9622 

Owen Sound - 519-376-0484 

Port Elgin - 519-832-6225 

Ripley - 519-395-5570 

ymcaowensound.on.ca 

DIET/NUTRITION 

EatRight Ontario 

Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport 

1-877-510-5102; www.eatrightontario.ca 

Foodlink Grey Bruce 

Find locally grown meat, fruit and produce 

www.foodlinkgreybruce.com 

Good Food Box 


519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 



1-800-263-3456 



Owen Sound 


519-506-4348; www.hanoverfht.ca 


1-800-567-2384, 519-371-4773 


Ontario Student Nutrition Program Grey 

Bruce 

www.osnp.ca 

EDUCATION 

Academy of Learning - Owen Sound 

1077 2nd Ave. E., Suite B (2nd floor) 

519-371-6188 or www.academytraining.ca 

Adult Learning Centres 

Collingwood, Port Elgin, Markdale, Owen 

Sound, Walkerton, Wiarton 

www.adultlearningcentres.com 

Bluewater District School Board 

1-800-661-7509 or www.bwdsb.on.ca 

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board 

519-364-5820 or www.bgcdsb.org 

Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence 

(French Catholic School Board) 

1-888-768-2219; www.cscprovidence.ca 

Edgehill Country School, Durham 

www.edgehillschool.org 

Georgian Tutors 

www.georgiantutors.com 

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 

JobsWork 

Aimee Kim, Job Developer, akim@clkd.ca 

519-396-9434 x223 

Leads Employment Services 

1051 2nd Ave. E Owen Sound 

1-866-955-3237 

www.leadsservices.com 

LiveGreyBruce 

www.livegreybruce.ca 

VPI Employment Strategies (Walkerton) 

519-881-4900 or 1-855-260-4900 

jobswalkerton@vpi-inc.com 

www.vpi-inc.com 

YMCA Employment Services 

1450 1st Ave. W., Suite 4A, Owen Sound 

519-371-9222 

employmentservices@ymcaowensound.on.ca 

FAMILY SUPPORT 

211 Ontario 

Online database of services in your area 

www.211ontario.ca 

Aspire Youth Services Inc. 

Ryan McLeod, CPT, RSW, MSW, CYC (BA) 

ryanmcleodplaytherapy@gmail.com 

aspireyouth.ca; 416-417-7098 

Big Brothers Big Sisters 

Owen Sound - 519-376-4449 

www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/bbowensound 

Kincardine - 519-396-3565 

www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/kincardine 

Bruce Grey Child and Family Services 

1-855-322-4453 

www.bgcfs.ca 

Bruce Grey Mentorship 

504 10th St., Suite 2, Hanover 

519-506-5065 

www.brucegreymentorship.ca 

Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation 

- Native Child Welfare - Cape Croker 

519-534-3818 

supervisor.ncw@gbtel.ca 

www.nawash.ca 

EarlyON Child and Family Centres 

Chesley, Hanover, Kincardine, Markdale, 

Meaford, M’Wikwedong (Owen Sound), Owen 

Sound (East Ridge), Port Elgin, Thornbury, 

Wiarton 

1-800-616-8116 

Family Support Initiative 

Peer support for family of those with mental 

health issues 

519-371-4802; fsi@hopegb.org 

mhagb.ca 

Grandparent Network 

For grandparents raising grandchildren 

Meets first Monday of month at 9:30 a.m. 

Owen Sound 

Call Mary Nuckowski at 519-371-2498 

Grey Bruce Supervised Access Program 

519-371-5991; pc-superacc@bmts.com 

www.supervisedaccess.ca 

Owen Sound 

Kids Help Phone 

1-800-668-6868 (24 hours) 

www.kidshelpphone.ca 

Multiples in Bruce 

For families with or expecting multiples 

http://multiplesinbrucecounty.webs.com 

Nemesis Group Services 

Owen Sound; 519-372-2425 

www.nemesisgroup.co 

Parent Help Line 

1-888-603-9100 

Penetangore Wellness 

Art and family therapy 

www.penetangorewellness.com 

Salvation Army 

Hanover - 519-364-3450 

Owen Sound - 519-371-0957 

Port Elgin - 519-389-3942 

Wiarton - 519-534-0353 

Victim Services Bruce Grey 

Perth 

Crisis: 1-866-376-9852; Admin: 1-888-577-3111 

info@victim-services.com; 

www.victim-services.com 

Victim/Witness Assistance Program 

1-866-259-4823 - Owen Sound 

1-866-994-9904 - Walkerton 

attorneygeneral@ontario.ca 

http://bit.ly/ujKyeE 

FINANCIAL SUPPORT 

Beaver Valley Outreach (Thornbury) 

519-599-2577; info@bvo.ca; www.bvo.ca 

Bruce Children are Special Foundation 

Directs donations to the children programs 

provided by Bruce Grey Child and Family 

Services (formerly Children’s Aid) 

1-855-322-4453 ext 4133 

Social Services 

Grey County - 1-800-265-3119 

www.grey.ca/health-social-services/ 

Owen Sound 

Bruce County - 1-800-265-3005 

www.brucecounty.on.ca/ontworks.php 

Walkerton 

United Way of Bruce Grey 

519-376-1560 or manager@unitedwaybg.com 

www.unitedwayofbrucegrey.com 

YMCA of Owen Sound and Grey/Bruce 

519-376-0484 or ymcaowensound.on.ca 

FOOD BANKS/HOUSING 

Beaver Valley Outreach - Thornbury 

519-599-2577 

info@bvo.ca or www.bvo.ca 

Durham District Food Bank 

Monday and Friday, 9 a.m.-noon 


RESOURCES 

Flesherton and Area Food Bank 

Marian Doyle, 519-599-3576 

Kincardine Ministerial Food Bank 

519-396-2185 or circlek@bmts.com 

Lion’s Head and District Food Bank 

519-793-3860 or helen.rick@amtelecom.net 

Markdale and District Food Bank 

519-986-3094 

Meaford Food Bank 

519-538-4550 

Paisley Food Bank 

Immanuel Evangelical Mission Church 

307 Balaclava St.; 519-353-5270 (Carol) 

Salvation Army 

Hanover - 519-364-3450 

Owen Sound - 519-371-0957 

Port Elgin - 519-389-3942 

Tobermory Food Bank 

519-596-1501 

Walkerton and District Food Bank 

519-881-0168 

Wiarton Food Bank 

519-534-0353 

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce 

1-866-771-6776 or habitatos@bmts.com 

www.habitatgreybruce.com 

Ontario Tenants Rights 

ontariotenants@hotmail.com 

www.ontariotenants.ca 

Safe ‘n Sound Homelessness Initiative 

519-470-7233; www.safensoundgreybruce.com 

Subsidized housing 

Bruce County - 1-800-265-3022 

www.brucecounty.on.ca/socialhousing.php 

Grey County - 376-5744 

Online: http://bit.ly/vVG1k0 

HEALTH CARE 

Auditory Health Care 

202 Cayley St., Walkerton 

519-881-4994 or info@auditoryhealthcare.com 

Brockton and Area Family Health Team 

1-866-507-2021 or www.bafht.com 

Walkerton 

Canadian Mental Health Association 

Grey-Bruce Branch 

Administration - 519-371-3642 

Crisis: 1-877-470-5200 

jralph@cmhagb.org; www.cmhagb.org 

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital 

705-445-2550 

www.cgmh.on.ca 

Connect Rehabilitation, Yoga and Fitness 

1100 16th Ave. E., Owen Sound 

admin@connectrehab.com; 519-372-2121 

www.connectrehab.com 

ConnexOntario Help Lines 

Drug and alcohol - 1-800-565-8603 

Gambling - 1-888-230-3505 

Mental health - 1-866-531-2600 

www.connexontario.ca 

Grey Bruce Health Services (hospitals) 

Lion’s Head - 519-793-3424 

Markdale - 519-986-3040 

Meaford - 519-538-1311 

Owen Sound - 519-376-2121 

Southampton - 797-3230 

Wiarton - 534-1260 

www.gbhs.on.ca 

Grey Bruce Health Unit - Owen Sound 

1-800-263-3456 



Hanover and District Hospital 

519-364-2340/info@hdhospital.ca 

www.hdhospital.ca 

Healthy Babies, Healthy Children 


519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 



519-506-4348 or dford@hanoverfht.ca 

www.hanoverfht.ca 

Healthy Smiles Ontario 

Dental for families making under $20,000/yr 

Register through the health unit 

Online: http://bit.ly/JAqJbY 

Honouring Life Network 

Indigenous youth suicide prevention 

www.honouringlife.ca 

HopeGreyBruce - Owen Sound 

Mental Health and Addiction Services 

519-371-4120 or www.mhagb.ca/gbchc/ 


1-800-567-2384 or 519-371-4773 


Kids Help Phone (24 hours) 

1-800-668-6868 or www.kidshelpphone.ca 

Kincardine Family Health Team 

Kincardine - 519-396-2700 

Ripley - 519-395-2601 

www.kincardinefht.ca 

Mino Bimadsawin Health Centre 

57 Mason Dr., Saugeen First Nation 

519-797-3336 

M’Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource 

Centre - Owen Sound 

1-866-202-2068 or admin@mwikwedong.com 

www.mwikwedong.com 

Owen Sound Crisis Pregnancy Centre 

1-888-371-2004 

oscpc@wightman.ca 

Pediatric clinics 

Hanover - 519-364-2340 

Kincardine - 519-396-3331 

Markdale - 519-986-3040 

Owen Sound - 519-376-2121 

Walkerton - 519-881-1220 

Penetangore Wellness 

Art and family therapy 

www.penetangorewellness.com 

Poison Control Centre 

1-800-268-9017 

Postpartum depression 

Grey Bruce Health Unit - 1-800-263-3456 

Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services - 

1-800-567-2384 

Sandra Hall Physiotherapy 

519-270-6528; shallphysio12@gmail.com 

www.sandrahallphysiotherapy.com 

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (hospitals) 

Chesley - 519-363-2340 

Kincardine - 519-396-3331 

Durham - 519-369-2340 

Walkerton - 519-881-1220 

www.sbghc.on.ca 

South East Grey Community Health Centre 

55 Victoria St., Markdale 

519-986-2222 or 1-855-519-2220 

info@segchc.ca or www.segchc.ca 

St. John Ambulance First Aid training 

519-364-7004 or grey.bruce@on.sja.ca 

Online: http://bit.ly/t3Ye8g 

TeleHealth Ontario 

1-866-797-0007 

Thames Valley Children’s Centre 

519-396-3360 or 1-866-590-8822 

www.tvcc.on.ca 

LIBRARIES 

Blue Mountains Public Library/ 

L.E. Shore Memorial Library 

Thornbury 

519-599-3681 or thebluemountainslibrary.ca 

Bruce County Public Library 

opac.brucecounty.on.ca; 519-832-6935; 

libraryinfo@brucecounty.on.ca 

Cargill - 519-366-9990 

Chesley - 519-363-2239 

Kincardine - 519-396-3289 

Lion’s Head - 519-793-3844 

Lucknow - 519-528-3011 

Mildmay - 519-367-2814 

Paisley - 519-353-7225 

Port Elgin - 519-832-2201 

Ripley - 519-395-5919 

Sauble Beach - 519-422-1283 

Southampton - 519-797-3586 

Tara - 519-934-2626 

Teeswater - 519-392-6801 

Tiverton - 519-368-5655 

Tobermory - 519-596-2446 

Walkerton - 519-881-3240 

Wiarton - 519-534-2602 

Collingwood Public Library 

519-445-1571; www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca 

Dundalk/Southgate Public Library 

519-923-3248; http://southgate-library.com/ 

Grey Highlands Public Library 

Flesherton - 519-924-2241 

Kimberley - 519-599-6990 

Walter Harris Memorial Library (Markdale) - 

519-986-3436; greyhighlandspubliclibrary.com 

Hanover Public Library 

519-364-1420 or www.hanoverlibrary.ca 

Meaford Public Library 

519-538-1060 

www.meaford.ca/meaford-library-home.html 


Owen Sound and North Grey 

Union Public Library 

519-376-6623; www.owensound.library.on.ca 

West Grey Public Library system 

www.westgreylibrary.com 

Durham (main) branch - 519-369-2107 

Elmwood and area - 519-363-3321 

Neustadt - 519-799-5830 

Ayton/Normanby - 519-799-3242 

MUSEUMS 

Billy Bishop Heritage Museum - Owen Sound 

519-371-0031 or www.billybishop.org 

Bruce County Lighthouse Museums 

Cabot (Lion’s) Head - 519-795-7780 

Chantry Island (Southampton) - 866-318-8889 

Kincardine - 519-396-3468 

Point Clark - 519-395-2494 

Bruce County Museum, Cultural Centre & 

Archives - Southampton 

519-797-2080 or www.brucemuseum.ca 

Bruce Peninsula Visitors Centre 

519-596-2233 or http://bit.ly/rQQFf6 

Tobermory 

Bruce Power Visitors’ Centre 

519-361-7777; www.brucepower.com 

Chesley Heritage & Woodworking Museum 

519-363-9837 

Craigleith Heritage Depot - Thornbury 

519-599-3131 

www.thebluemountains.ca/Craigleith-Heritage-Depot.cfm 

Grey Roots Museum & Archives 

Includes county’s archives 

1-877-GREY ROOTS; www.greyroots.com 

RR4 Owen Sound 

Meaford Museum 

519-538-5974 

www.visitmeaford.com/meaford-museum.html 

Owen Sound Marine and Rail Museum 

519-371-3333 

www.marinerail.com 

Paddy Walker Heritage Society - Kincardine 

519-396-1850 

www.walkerhousekincardine.com 

South Grey Museum - Flesherton 

519-924-2843 or museum@greyhighlands.ca 

www.southgreymuseum.ca 

St. Edmunds Township Museum - Tobermory 

519-596-2479 or online http://bit.ly/vEdicK 

Tobermory Maritime Association 

519-596-2700; www.tobermorymaritime.ca 

Treasure Chest Museum - Paisley 

519-353-7176 or http://bit.ly/1PjTS1D 

ONLINE SUPPORT 

www.211.ca 

www.pathwaysawareness.org 

www.mentallyfit.ca 

www.shelternet.ca 

www.targetyouth.ca 

www.thehealthline.ca 

www.wesforyouthonline.ca 

PLAYGROUPS 

Kincardine Toy Library and Playgroup 

249 Bruce Ave.; Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 

Pine River Moms 

519-389-7136; jill.ricica@gmail.com. 

Thursdays during school year, info on FB 

EarlyON Child and Family Centres 

Chesley, Hanover, Kincardine, Markdale, 

Meaford, M’Wikwedong (Owen Sound), Owen 

Sound (East Ridge), Port Elgin, Thornbury, 

Wiarton; 1-800-616-8116 

SPECIAL NEEDS 

Autism Ontario Grey Bruce Chapter 

226-787-0333 or marti@autismontario.com 

http://bit.ly/tO6kam; Owen Sound 

Autism Parent Support Group 

Community Living Kincardine & District 

519-396-9434 or www.clkd.ca 


1-800-265-3005 or www.brucecounty.on.ca 

Walkerton 

Bruce Peninsula (Wiarton) Association 

for Community Living 

519-534-0553 

Community Living Kincardine & District 

519-396-9434; www.clkd.ca 

Community Living Meaford 

519-538-4165 

Community Living Owen Sound 

and District 

519-371-9251 or communitylivingowensound.ca 

Community Living Walkerton & District 

519-881-3713 or www.clwalkerton.org 

Georgian Riding Association 

for Challenged Equestrians 

519-372-2721; grace@log.on.ca 

Wicklen Stables, RR5 Owen Sound 

Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding Centre 

519-986-1247; www.hopehavencentre.org 


Owen Sound; 1-800-567-2384 


PRANCE Therapeutic Riding Centre 

519-832-2522 or prance@bmts.com 

Miramichi Farms, Hwy. 21 Port Elgin 

Reading Rescue Ontario 

519-794-4745 or soehner@bmts.com 

www.readingrescueontario.ca 

Holland Centre 

South Grey Bruce Youth Literacy Council 

519-364-0008 or info@sgbyouthliteracy.org 

www.sgbyouthliteracy.org 

Hanover 

Special Therapy and Education 

Program of Saugeen (STEPS) 

519-797-1935 

info@stepsahead.ca; www.stepsahead.ca 

Southampton 

Thames Valley Children’s Centre 

519-396-3360, 1-866-590-8822 

Paula.Holla@tvcc.on.ca or 

Clare.Matthews@tvcc.on.ca 

www.tvcc.on.ca 

United Way of Bruce Grey 

519-376-1560; unitedwaybg@bmts.com 

www.unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/ 

Owen Sound 

SPEECH/LANGUAGE 


1-800-265-3005; www.brucecounty.on.ca 

Walkerton 

Closing the Gap Healthcare Group 

Rehab Express Grey Bruce 

1-866-990-9901 or www.closingthegap.ca 

Owen Sound 

Grey Bruce Health Unit - Owen Sound 

1-800-263-3456 



South West Community Care Access Centre 

In-Home Services 

Owen Sound - 519-371-2112 

Walkerton - 519-881-1181 

www.sw.ccac-ont.ca 

VOICE for Hearing Impaired Children 

Support, speech and language therapy 

Grey/Bruce chapter is free to families 

www.voicefordeafkids.com 

WISH PROGRAMS 

Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada 

1-800-267-9474 

on@childrenswish.ca or www.childrenswish.ca 

Ajax, ON 

Make-A-Wish - Southwestern Ontario Chapter 

519-471-4900 or www.makeawishswo.org 

London, ON GBK 


RECIPES 

Summer means 

fresh fruit! 

Courtesy Foodland Ontario 

GRILLED CHICKEN BERRY SALAD 

INGREDIENTS 

SALAD DRESSING 

3 tbsp white wine vinegar 

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 

1 tbsp Dijon mustard 

2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced 

½ 

¼ 

1 tsp honey 

SALAD 

tsp salt 

tsp pepper 

3 boneless, skinless chicken breast 

3 cups whole wheat rotini pasta 

2 cups sliced strawberries 

2 green onions, thinly sliced 

⅓ 

¼ 

1 orange or yellow sweet pepper, chopped 

cup fresh basil, chopped 

cup chèvre cheese, crumbled 

DIRECTIONS 

Dijon Honey Dressing: In bowl, whisk together wine 

vinegar, oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, honey, salt 

and pepper. Can be covered and refrigerated for up to two 

days. 

Salad: Remove 2 tbsp of the dressing and brush both sides 

of chicken. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; 

close lid and grill, turning once, until chicken is no longer 

pink inside, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to cutting board 

and let stand for five minutes. Slice diagonally into thin 

strips. Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. 

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al 

dente, about 13 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold 

water. In serving bowl, combine pasta, strawberries, green 

onions, sweet pepper, basil and chicken; toss with remaining 

dressing. Sprinkle with cheese; toss again. Taste and 

adjust seasonings if necessary. 

Use a thermometer to monitor the internal temperature 

of cooked chicken. Chicken breasts should reach 170 F. 

DRIED PEACH SLICES 

INGREDIENTS 

2 lbs fresh peaches 

3 cups water 

⅓ 

cup lemon juice 

1 tsp salt 

DIRECTIONS 

In large bowl combine water, lemon juice and salt. 

Pit peaches and cut them into thin slices. Add peaches to 

water mixture and let soak for 10 minutes. 

Using a slotted spoon, transfer peaches to paper towellined 

baking sheet and pat dry. Arrange peach slices in a 

single layer on cheesecloth lined cooling racks. 

Place racks in 170 F oven and let peaches dry for about 

four hours or until no water comes out when peaches are 

pinched (leathery and pliable). Let cool completely. Place 

peach slices in glass jars or parchment or waxed paperlined 

cookie tins. 

Try apples or pears in addition to the peaches! 

Spice Variation: If you would like a little bit more flavour 

in your dried fruit, add 1 tsp cinnamon, ground cardamom 

or nutmeg or Chinese 5 spice powder to the lemon 

water when soaking fruit. GBK 


Register your child 

Choose excellence 

Superior academic results 

Highest graduation rate 

Recognized for its quality of teaching 

High-level bilingualism 

The choice of 7 out of 10 francophone parents 

CscProvidence.ca/registration 

ÉCOLE CATHOLIQUE 

SAINT-DOMINIQUE-SAVIO 

800 23 rd Street East, Owen Sound • 519 371-0627 

We’re scientists, 

engineers, safety 

experts. And 

PROUD CANADIANS. 

At the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, we’re responsible for 

Canada’s plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel. 

Canada’s plan involves safely containing and isolating used nuclear 

fuel in an area with suitable geology and informed, willing hosts. 

Every day, we are conscious of our duty to be accountable to 

Canadians—to work and learn together, and to protect our safety, 

our environment and this beautiful land. 

Dig deeper, learn more 

by visiting nwmo.ca 

@NWMOCanada 


Thank you 

for 

reading 

online! 

Share this link 

with your friends 

www.greybrucekids.com 

Like us on 

Facebook and 

share our content 

Contact 

us for 

advertising 

info 

Support our 

advertisers 

Send us your feedback at 


A FREE MAGAZINE FOR 

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

GreyBruceKids_Summer2020

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?