Grey-Bruce Kids Summer 2022

SUMMER 2022 • Volume 12 Issue 2 • greybrucekids.com 

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FROM THE PUBLISHER 

Returning to normal 

“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves 

growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had 

that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again 

with the summer.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby 

CONTENTS 

4 Ribbon Skirt Project 

8 Eyesight vs Vision 

It certainly feels like we’re returning to our pre-COVID lives, over two years into 

the pandemic, and hopefully restrictions are behind us and we can learn to live with 

Coronavirus. 

I was hesitant to mention the pandemic again in my Publisher’s Note, but felt it 

must be acknowledged because the publishing industry is just now being drastically 

affected by the pandemic. After two years of uncertainty and pivoting, there is now 

a worldwide paper shortage, with availability and costs fluctuating constantly. It is 

an extremely challenging time to be in the printing industry, however we are always 

adaptable and, after losing our printer of 11 years due to the paper shortage, we remain 

committed to printing this publication, and I thank our advertisers, readers and writers 

for understanding and supporting us through these uncertain times. 

12 Beyond Body Positivity 

18 Photography 

22 Sunwise summer 

26 Resources 

30 Recipes 

We have a fantastic issue, packed full of local content that I am proud to publish. We 

have an update with former Cool Kid Jaylynn Wolfe, who founded the Ribbon Skirt 

Project, which connects Indigenous youth to their culture. Christina Wahi explains 

how it’s time to move on from Body Positivity and learn to love and respect our bodies 

for what they are. Local photographer Lana Hunter provides tips for taking great 

family photos that you’ll cherish forever. We also learn about the difference between 

eyesight and vision with Dr. Kristen Robinson, while Sarah Milne, of the Grey Bruce 

Health Unit, provides ways to stay sunwise this summer. 

As always, I hope you’ll enjoy and share this magazine with your family and friends, 

and continue to interact with us on Facebook. 

I hope everyone has a chance to truly enjoy 

this summer, to be thankful for all we have, 

and embrace the time we can again spend 

with loved ones, and at all the fun events that 

are returning to our communities. 

Amy Irwin, Publisher 

SUMMER 2022 

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COMMUNITY 

Connecting 

youth to 

culture 

RIBBON SKIRT PROJECT 

RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM 

ACROSS TURTLE ISLAND 

BY LAURA WOLFE 

4 GREY-BRUCE KIDS • SUMMER 2022

A 

Grade 9 student 

in Kincardine 

is connecting her 

community to her 

First Nation heritage 

through the ‘Ribbon 

Skirt Project.’ 

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Jaylynn Wolfe, 14, lives on the Traditional Territory of the 

Saugeen Ojibway Nation. She is a proud member of the First 

Nation of Kettle and Stony Point, and serves in the role of 

Miss Kettle and Stony Point Junior. Her latest and largest 

project to date is the Ribbon Skirt Project, which creates and 

gifts a cultural connection to her Indigenous roots. 

Jaylynn, who attends Grade 9 at Kincardine District 

Secondary School, is educating the public about ribbon skirts, 

which are a historical and traditional form of identity among 

First Nation women. Ribbon skirts are worn in traditional 

ceremonies, celebrations, and Round Dances, and now in 

everyday attire. For some, the ribbon skirt is a reflection of their 

identity and cultural background and connects them to Mother 

Earth. 

It is worn with pride and honour, showing the rich First Nation 

culture. It also shares a journey of adaptation and strength 

of survival that, “We are still here,” empowering and giving 

strength to those wearing them. 

For some First Nations, it is understood the ribbon skirt acts 

similar to a woman’s teepee – the heart of the home where one is 

kept warm and loved. 

During the 18th Century, many First Nations and settlers traded 

goods, including ribbons. Prior to this trading of goods, the 

Ojibwe clothing was made of animal hide, and with time the 

clothing transitioned into materials like wool and cotton. With 

these new materials, ribbon skirts changed to the style that are 

part of the Ribbon Skirt Project today. 

As part of the project, Jaylynn, with the support of her family 

and many generous and supportive people across Turtle Island 

(North America), made and sold hundreds of ribbon skirt kits. 

The public purchased kits for $10, designed and sewed the 

ribbon skirt, then gift the completed ribbon skirt back to Miss 

Kettle and Stony Point Junior, who will then gift them to the 

youth of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, located between 

Grand Bend and Sarnia. 

“The hope of the project is that a child will hold their ribbon 

skirt so close to their heart that they’ll feel the connection to 

their culture, and their journey will start,” Jaylynn said. 

Jaylynn has travelled the powwow trail and sees that not 

everyone is able to have their own regalia, but she knows that 

the beat of the drum is within them as it also calls to her. 

“This project gives an opportunity for this cultural connection 

to happen and allows for all the youth to participate,” she added. 

“May this gift bring each one of the youth the happiness and a 

continued journey with the culture.” 

Before she launched her project, Jaylynn knew she needed 

a goal. The number 215+ came straight to mind as this was 

the first number of unmarked graves identified in B.C. at the 

Kamloops Indian Residential School, and that number will be 

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To date, her goal of 215 ribbon skirt kits has been completed. 

Volunteer seamstresses lent a hand with those who purchased 

kits but were not able to sew the ribbon skirt, while others even 

gifted their own materials or ribbon skirts they had personally 

made. Ribbon skirts have been gifted from all over North 

America, including Nevada, Arizona, Kansas, Saskatchewan, 

Alberta, B.C. and across Ontario. 

The project started in July 2021 and was featured in an 

exhibit from March 12-April 10, 2022, at the Huron County 

Museum in Goderich. This allowed the opportunity for all the 

participants and the public to see the beautiful collection of 

ribbon skirts that will journey to the youth of Kettle and Stony 

Point First Nation. 

MANY MEANINGS OF RIBBON SKIRTS 

Ribbon skirts have many different meanings and represent 

everything from the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the many 

Clans of Kettle and Stony Point to Water is Life, Spirit Horses, 

The Creation Story, The Three Sisters, and The Medicine 

Wheel. There was a stunning display that brought awareness 

to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls 

(MMIWG), a national tragedy that Jaylynn continues, through 

her role as Miss Kettle and Stony Point Junior, to be the voice 

for so many that have lost theirs. 

This project is one of Jaylynn’s largest undertakings. This will be 

a significant event in her life when she hosts the gifting of these 

ribbon skirts to the youth on her First Nation. The planning 

for this special gifting is expected to occur during National 

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in mid-June. She could 

not have made this project a success without the support of the 

generous and kind people from all over Turtle Island. 

Jaylynn, while acting as Miss Kettle and Stony Point Junior, has 

been very open about her First Nation Cultural Journey. For 

this she has received the Remarkable Citizen of the Year Award 

from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, and an Ontario Junior 

Citizen Award from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario on 

behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. 

She has opened doors and created a space for people who would 

like to learn more about Indigenous culture and connect with 

her on this journey. She has spearheaded so many initiatives, 

projects, presentations, activities, engagements, volunteer work 

and supported so many others in such a positive way. She has 

shown us all that we can all be somebody to someone and what 

a difference it can make. GBK 

LAURA WOLFE is Jaylynn Wolfe’s Mom. 

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HEALTH 

Vision 

therapy 

DOES YOU CHILD HAVE 

A VISION PROBLEM? 

BY DR. KRISTEN ROBINSON

Our whole lives, we’ve been under the impression that vision 

and eyesight are synonymous. We know what it means to 

have poor eyesight and need glasses, but what does it mean to 

have poor vision? 

You might not even realize that your visual system isn’t working 

properly – or that your child’s isn’t. Vision isn’t just what we 

see, it’s how we interpret and interact with the information we 

receive from our environment. 

Eyesight is commonly mistaken for vision. Eyesight refers to 

your eyeballs; it’s what results from the eyes’ response to light 

shining into them, and is measured by the smallest letter we can 

see on the eye chart at a distance. Vision takes place in the brain; 

it’s what results from our brains actively processing, analyzing, 

interpreting, comparing, remembering, and understanding the 

information transferred through the eyes. Your eyesight allows 

you to see, but your vision allows you to process what your eyes 

are looking at. You might think of this as the difference between 

hearing and listening. 

Eyesight is necessary for good vision, 

but it’s just one of 17 different visual 

skills necessary, and it’s not even the 

most important one. Other essential 

visual skills needed for learning include: 

Eye movement skills – how smoothly and accurately you can 

move your eyes across a printed page in a textbook. 

Eye focusing abilities – how well you can change focus from far 

to near and back again (for copying information from the board, 

for example). 

Eye teaming skills – how well your eyes work together as a 

synchronized team (to converge for proper eye alignment for 

reading, for example). 

Binocular vision skills – how well your eyes can blend visual 

images from both eyes into a single, three-dimensional image. 

Visual perceptual skills – how well you can identify and 

understand what you see, judge its importance, and associate it 

with previous visual information stored in your brain. 

Visual-motor integration – the quality of your eye-hand 

coordination, which is important not only for sports, but also 

for legible handwriting and the ability to efficiently copy-written 

information from a book or chalkboard. 

When it comes to children, the visual system is particularly 

important. 

Children often don’t know they have an eyesight or vision 

problem because they’ve always seen the world through their 

own eyes; they think what they experience is normal. This is why 

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DID YOU KNOW? 

• Up to 80% of learning in school 

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• As many as 25% of children have 

a vision problem that is significant 

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• Three in four children with reading 

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visual skills. 

• Five of nine of the main diagnostic 

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Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are 

also symptoms of a vision problem. 

eye examinations with their optometrist, starting at six months 

old. However, poor eye coordination can be difficult to detect, 

and maybe surprisingly, not all eye examinations are the same. 

Routine eye examinations assess eyesight, the potential need 

for glasses, and eye health. Many children with good eyesight 

will pass a standard eye exam or school screening, while still 

experiencing vision problems that can severely affect their 

educational performance. Some optometrists have additional 

training and certification (Fellowship) in binocular vision 

development and vision therapy, and can also make sure that 

your child’s vision problems aren’t overlooked. 

A functional binocular vision assessment is a more extensive 

examination that assesses visual skills such as eye tracking, 

teaming, focusing, and visual perceptual skills. This assesses 

their ability to distinguish important details from background 

information, their ability to correctly identify visual symbols, 

and how well they can remember what they’ve seen or read. 

Your child may have problems in any of these visual areas, 

which can negatively impact their development. 

SOME SIGNS THAT YOUR CHILD MAY 

HAVE A VISION PROBLEM INCLUDE: 

Eye rubbing. 

Closing, covering, or squinting one eye. 

Double vision. 

Blurred vision (constant or intermittent). 

Headaches, eyestrain, or fatigue, especially when reading or at 

the end of the day. 

Excessive head movement when reading. 

Frequently lose their place and skip lines when reading; uses a 

finger to keep their place. 

Mistakes words with similar beginnings. 

Difficulty recognizing letters, words, or simple shapes. 


Gets lost in the details of a page and can’t distinguish the main 

idea or item. 

Poor spelling and poor handwriting. 

Trouble with mathematical concepts. 

Poor memory and recall. 

Poor copying skills (taking notes in class). 

Can respond orally but not in writing. 

Reverses letters, numbers, or words. 

Short attention span and homework takes longer than it should. 

Avoidance of reading, irritability, or hyperactivity during class. 

If your child is experiencing any of these symptoms, you 

might consider a functional binocular vision assessment. You 

can use the Find a Doc feature at www.visiontherapycanada. 

com or www.covd.org to find an optometrist who specializes 

in binocular vision development near you. If the assessment 

determines that your child has a vision problem, vision therapy 

may be a treatment option that can help. 

Vision therapy is based on the principals of neuroplasticity. 

It’s an individualized treatment program prescribed by a 

doctor of optometry to improve dysfunctions of the visual 

system. These conditions can include strabismus (crossed eyes), 

amblyopia (lazy eye), accommodative (focusing) disorders, eye 

coordination problems, binocular vision problems, and visual 

perceptual (processing) disorders. 

Vision therapy helps children learn, relearn, and reinforce 

specific visual skills. Vision therapy is not simply eye exercises; 

it involves the development of the automatic awareness, control, 

and integration of movement of the eyes with movement in 

other systems of the body. It teaches a child how to quickly take 

in, use, and understand more information; in a nutshell, it’s 

brain training. 

If your child is struggling in school, has an IEP, has been 

diagnosed with a learning disability or ADHD, or is just 

not performing up to their potential, they may have a vision 

problem. The good news is, if vision is a roadblock to their 

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HEALTH 

BEYOND 

body positivity 

YOU DON’T HAVE TO LOVE 

YOUR BODY, ONLY TREAT IT 

WITH PRIDE AND DIGNITY 

BY CHRISTINA WAHI 


If a healthy body image was as simple and easily accomplished 

as reciting mantras of self-love and affirmation, we would all 

have positive connections with our body. 

The reality is our relationship with our body, food and 

movement is a lot more complicated, and the statistics prove it. 

In fact, global eating disorder prevalence increased from 3.4 per 

cent to 7.8 per cent between 2000 and 2018. (The American 

Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2019) 

Disordered body, food, and movement relationships can result in 

serious mental illnesses that cause people to excessively focus on 

food, their body weight, shape, or how to “damage control” their 

caloric intake by burning off calories through excessive exercise. 

Types of disordered eating include: 

• Anorexia nervosa, which is characterized by weight loss or 

maintenance by extreme dieting, starvation, or too much 

exercise. 

• Binge eating, which is frequently consuming an unusually 

large amount of food in one sitting. 

• Bulimia nervosa, with symptoms include purging, taking 

laxatives, exercising, or fasting to avoid weight gain after 

binge eating. 

• Anorexia athletica, also known as Exercise Bulimia and 

Hyper gymnasia, is an eating disorder where people manage 

their caloric intake via obsessive compulsive over-exercising. 

• Orthorexia is a hyper-fixation with “clean,” which results 


14 GREY-BRUCE KIDS • SUMMER 2022 

The original goal of the 

Body Positive movement 

was to shift from 

unrealistic standards that 

marginalized fat, Black, 

queer, and disabled folks.

in an inability to eat anything but a narrow group of foods 

that are deemed to be “healthy” or “pure.” 

• Night Eating Syndrome is characterized by recurrent 

episodes of night eating, eating after awakening from sleep, 

or by excessive food consumption after the evening meal. 

• Purging disorder is characterized by persistent purging 

behaviours without the presence of binge-eating episodes. 

Enter the “body positive” movement, which has roots in the 

fat acceptance movement of the 1960s. Body positivity, “Was 

created by and for people in marginalized bodies, especially fat, 

Black, queer and disabled bodies,” said Chelsea Kronengold, 

the associate director of communications at the National Eating 

Disorders Association. 

The goal was to shift from unrealistic standards that were used to 

diminish and further marginalize fat, Black, queer, and disabled 

folks through a radical self-acceptance approach. The Body 

Positive movement seemed like the most logical way to heal 

and resolve our disordered relationship with ourselves through 

self-love, with the intent being to break down the barriers and 

marginalization experienced by fat, Black, queer, and disabled 

communities. 

As they say, the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and 

as the Body Positive movement began to pick up steam, gaining 

more traction in mainstream media, the lens shifted focus from 

those most negatively impacted by intersecting marginalized 

identities to centre conventionally beautiful bodies and their 

imperfections. Body positivity began to spotlight and celebrate 

folks who bent, shifted, and contorted their bodies to highlight 

perceived imperfections. Oftentimes cisgender, white, straightsized, 

able-bodied folks were deemed “courageous” for daring to 

bare their flaws for all the world to see, creating a chain reaction 

where fat, Black, queer, and disabled bodies became outcasts in 

their own movement and space. 

“Arguably, much like the feminist movement, body positivity 

has become non-intersectional and prioritizes/celebrates the 

thoughts, feelings, opinions and achievements of white women, 

with a small number of ‘token’ people of colour to help fill up 

the ‘look at us being diverse!’ quota,” said Stephanie Yeboah, a 

blogger, award-winning content creator, author, freelance writer, 

public speaker and body image/self-love advocate based in 

London, UK. 

Decentering the very folks that built the Body Positive 

movement is not the only negative impact of body positivity, it 

also reinforces and exacerbates toxic positivity, which is defined 

as the idea that the best or only way to cope with a bad situation 

is to put a positive spin on it and not dwell on the negative. It 

results from our tendency to undervalue negative emotional 

experiences and overvalue positive ones, said Natalie Dattilo, a 

clinical health psychologist with Brigham and Women’s Hospital 

in Boston. 

Simply put, toxic body positivity can become a cycle of 

highlighting perceived flaws, forcing oneself to love those flaws 

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in perpetuity; remaining focused on bodies, whether they adhere 

to socially acceptable standards of beauty and attractiveness. It 

is a shallow form of self-love, which results in denying oneself 

the opportunity to just be, to be more than their body, to be 

a whole human, to not be evaluated or have one’s self-worth 

determined by the vessel that moves them through life. To allow 

themselves to be a complex human, without the denial of their 

feelings, and with the ability to not be okay all the time. Lastly, 

body positivity still emphasizes that one’s self-worth is directly 

related to their physical appearance. The reality is most folks do 

not have the privilege or power to change their body to fit into 

societal norms. 

If we agree that body positivity is not the answer to body 

liberation, then what else is there? 

BODY NEUTRALITY 

Body neutrality is the radical notion that you do not have to 

love your body, but rather you acknowledge that this is the one 

body you have and you need to treat it with dignity and respect. 

It is OK to not be OK, to have a bad body image day, to feel 

your feelings because ultimately you are more than your body. 

You are a whole human being with feelings, emotions, dreams, 

and desires. Honestly, for most folks, one’s body is the least 

interesting thing about them. Beauty is not the only trait worth 

valuing. 

So, how do you model body neutrality for yourself, children, 

grandchildren, and friends? Try to shift your primary focus from 

your appearance to other aspects of what makes you a totally 

amazing human; it is absolutely fine to get a confidence boost 

from wearing your favourite outfit, treating yourself to a salon 

visit, celebrating achieving a physical feat, but keep in mind that 

your worth does not reside within the confines of your body. 

Your value as a person does not go up or down depending on 

the amount of space you take up. 

Challenge yourself to offer non-appearance based compliments, 

such as: 

I value my time with you. 

You are so kind. 


I really admire your adventurous spirit. 

You teach me so much. 

You are such a good listener. 

Your confidence is inspiring. 

You make me feel like I belong. 

Your laughter is contagious. 

Think about your priorities, and goals; in a neutral fashion 

identify the ways in which your body helps you to attain those 

goals. 

Reassess your relationship with food. Do you label foods good, 

bad, clean or junk? Food does not have a moral value; much like 

your body, it just is. Rather focus on how food makes you feel 

and have those conversations with your people. 

Make movement fun. Incorporate movement into your daily life 

– whatever that looks like for you, and your body. Do not make 

it a punishment for consuming calories, and do not encourage 

your people to burn off their food choices through exercise. 

The best movement is the one that you do – so try not to 

compare yourself to others, and what they do to keep active. 

Wear clothing that makes you feel good, and allow your 

children to do the same. Make sure you listen to your body. 

We have all heard folks saying “what is your excuse” or “never 

miss a Monday,” but the reality is, sometimes we just need 

a day off. Own it, and respect it. Teaching your people that 

their self-worth relies on their ability to push through pain, 

periods of discomfort, mental exhaustion, etc., reinforces a toxic 

relationship with movement, and increases the likelihood of 

burnout. 

Make a conscious effort to stop the body talk, including the 

body talk you have with yourself. Let’s say your favourite date 

dress is a smidgen too snug, rather than berating yourself for 

the fit, set it aside and pick another item that leaves you feeling 

good about yourself. Remember, the clothes are meant to fit 

you, not the other way around. If friends or loved ones bring up 

weight, size, or express discontent with their bodies, redirect the 

conversation to a body neutral topic. 

Lastly, and possibly most importantly, give yourself grace 

and time. It takes time to shift your mindset and behaviours; 

remember your flawed relationship with your body did not 

happen overnight. Take pride in the fact that you are breaking 

the cycle with your children by modeling body acceptance. GBK 

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TIPS FOR CAPTURING THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPH 

STORY AND PHOTOS BY LANA HUNTER 


Technology has come so far in the last 10 years, allowing 

parents to capture an endless abundance of precious 

memories and unforgettable milestones. From the moment 

our children come into this world, we immediately start 

snapping photos. 

What everyone really wants to know is how to make those 

everyday photos look as though they have been taken by a 

professional. Hopefully a few of these tips and tricks can help 

you take your photos to the next level, even with just your 

phone! 

Pick the right light. Through years of working in many 

different environments, both indoors and out, I have found 

that natural lighting is my favourite. When outdoors on a 

bright sunny day, try to place your subjects with the light at 

their side or back. This will prevent those squinty, watery eyes, 

and unwanted shadows from noses and cheeks. On a cloudy 

day, you may find yourself using that softer, filtered light to 

highlight your subject’s face instead. If you’re getting creative 

indoors, well-lit rooms are your best friend. A bed or couch 

close to a window, or on the floor by a large patio door will 

likely offer the best natural glow. I usually try to avoid a bright 

flash, as it can make photos look too harsh and can produce 

that dreaded red eye. 


Infants and toddlers. Many parents find themselves at a 

loss when it comes to keeping an infant content, or a toddler 

stationary for the camera. Babies usually respond the best when 

we aim for a time of day when they are well fed, dry and aren’t 

too close to their next nap. If heading outdoors, try to find a 

sheltered or shaded area out of any wind and blazing sunshine, 

as little ones aren’t typically happy being wind-blown and either 

too hot or cold. Both babies and toddlers absolutely love to be 

entertained and active. Blowing bubbles, splashing in a tub or 

kiddie pool, or swinging at the park are great ways to capture 

their attention, as well as those cherished smiles. Don’t forget 

the routine, ordinary times of the day. Those everyday moments 

often include precious cuddles and quiet story times, and will 

give you the opportunity to capture images of pudgy little 

hands, tiny toes, eyelashes and noses – details that will grow and 

change as your children do. 

Fun with kids. As the years fly by, your child’s personality 

will grow leaps and bounds. Choosing activities that bring out 

their fun-loving, adventurous side will allow you to capture 

images that truly tell a story. Go out for ice cream, colour 

with chalk, jump in muddy puddles, or just stop to smell the 

flowers – let them get creative with you! One of my favourite 

tips is to think ahead about what activity you’ll be doing that 

day and pick outfits or accessories to compliment that setting. 

Going berry picking? Wear blues, reds, or pinks to bring out 

the colours of the fruit. Going to the beach? Wear cool tones 

to mimic the lake. Choosing the right colours will make your 

photo come together and look more styled. 

Tips for teens. As kids start to get older, they may become 

more self-conscious and aware of the camera, and they may not 

want their photo taken. Involving them in fun activities such as 

choosing outfits to go with a theme, planning an activity they 

love, and allowing them to express their ideas should help them 

feel more comfortable. Teens might have a favourite activity, 

sport or room in the house. Brainstorm with them and use 

their input to create poses, props or locations that cater to their 

comfort zone. Skateboarding at a local skate park, kicking a 

ball around a field, baking, or even playing video games. Teens 

may also want to include a best friend, group of friends, or even 

hang out at a bonfire or favourite coffee shop. Be sure to ask 

their permission before posting on social media, as privacy and 

personal boundaries are very important to young adults. 

Go with the flow. One of my best tips is to try to be as candid 

as possible. If your subject wants to smile at the camera, that’s 

great! Otherwise, try to capture every emotion possible. You 

don’t want to force stiff smiles and awkward stares at the camera. 

Take as many images as you can while moving around to shoot 

from different angles, get low to the ground at your child’s level 

or up above your subject looking down on them. You will be 


amazed at the amount of natural expression and mood you will 

find in your images. 

Edit. Don’t be afraid to play around with different editing apps or 

programs. Many, including the editing programs that come with 

your phone, have so many different fine-tuning options and filters 

that can add that extra touch to your photos. 

Have fun! People best respond to having their photo taken in a 

relaxed, fun, easy-going environment. Anything can happen, so 

just go with it. You may surprise yourself by capturing something 

completely unexpected. GBK 

LANA HUNTER and her husband have roots that run deep in Kincardine, 

and are raising their two daughters to love the lakeside town as much 

as they do. What started many years ago as a simple love for collecting 

her own family’s beautiful moments, is now a great passion for capturing 

those irreplaceable moments for others. Find her on Facebook at 

LPhotography. 

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HEALTH 

Be sunwise 

this summer 

BY SARAH MILNE 


At long 

last, 

summer 

weather has 

arrived. 

As the warmer temperatures and sunshine bring more of us 

outside, it’s important to remember the potential risks of 

moving throughout our natural world, including those posed by 

the sun’s rays, waterways and mosquitoes. 

Over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation can have adverse health 

effects, including sunburn, premature aging, skin cancers, 

eye diseases and immune suppression. Leaving skin 

exposed at any age can cause irreversible damage and, 

if left unprotected, lead to skin cancers. 

of at least 30 and a label that says both “broad spectrum” 

and “water resistant.” Apply it generously to areas that are 

not covered by your clothing and re-apply it periodically. 

Lip balm with sunscreen is also recommended. 

• Never use UV tanning equipment or try to get a tan. 

Always avoid sunburns. 

Some people are concerned about getting enough Vitamin D 

if they minimize exposure to the sun. Remember, you can get 

the Vitamin D you need from food sources and supplements. 

Sticking to no more than 10 to 15 minutes of exposure two 

to three times a week is way more than enough for the body 

to produce Vitamin D. Remember, tanned skin is actually 

damaged skin, and as millions of Canadians can attest, the skin 

does not forget, and over time, will not be able to repair itself. 

Recently, there were concerns about benzene contamination in 

sunscreen. The Canadian Dermatological Association (CDA) 

issued a statement on a report released in the U.S. in June 2021 

that followed an investigation of 294 sunscreen and after-sun 

products. The report found that these 

sunscreens in the U.S. contained 

detectable levels of 

Sun exposure in childhood is linked to a greater 

risk of developing skin cancers later in life than 

sun exposure as an adult. In 2014, there were over 

39,000 skin cancer cases in Ontario, making it 

the most common type of cancer. To reduce your 

risk, check the UV Index daily and follow the 

recommendations for protection. 

OTHER SUN SAFE 

RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE: 

• Wearing sunglasses with UV-protective 

lenses throughout the year, especially 

when around snow, sand, or water. 

Try to get tight-fitting glasses 

labelled UV400 or 100 per 

cent UV protection. 

• Seeking shade whenever 

possible (or carry your own). 

• Wearing a wide-brimmed hat 

and clothing that covers as 

much skin as possible. 

• Using a sunscreen with an SPF

enzene, a known carcinogen. A similar finding has not been 

demonstrated in Canada. The CDA continues to recommend 

the use of sunscreen and states the benzene contamination 

was likely due to a manufacturing process and was not a listed 

product ingredient. 

BEWARE MOSQUITOES 

West Nile Virus (WNV) is carried by mosquitoes that become 

infected by feeding on an infected bird. 

Of the 57 mosquito species in Ontario, only 13 are capable of 

transmitting the virus. 

If an infected mosquito bites you, it can spread the disease to 

you. WNV cannot generally spread between people, but anyone 

in Ontario who spends time near infected mosquitoes could get 

WNV. 

In most parts of Canada, the risk of becoming infected with 

WNV starts in mid-April and continues until the first hard 

frost of the fall. Humans are most at risk from mid-July to 

early September. 

Symptoms of WNV usually develop two to 14 days after being 

bitten by an infected mosquito. Approximately 80 per cent of 

people infected will not show any symptoms. Of the 20 per cent 

who do, most experience mild illness with symptoms such as 

fever, headache, body aches, fatigue, skin rash and, occasionally, 

vomiting and nausea. Less than one per cent of those infected 

with WNV experience severe illness involving the central 

nervous system. 

The risk of exposure to WNV around the home can be reduced 

by eliminating mosquito breeding sites, including standing 

water in places like bird baths, eavestroughs, flower pots and 

discarded tires; by wearing protective clothing; always using an 

approved insect repellent when outdoors at dawn and dusk; and 

by preventing mosquito entry into the home. 

When also applying sunscreen, do so before the repellent. 

Insect repellents containing DEET can be used safely when 

applied as directed and in the right concentration, depending 

on age. 

The right concentration of DEET for ages 12 and up is up to 30 

per cent; children two to 12 is up to 10 per cent (you can apply 

the product up to three times daily); and children six months to 

two is up to 10 per cent (you should not apply the product more 

than once a day). 

For children younger than 12, do not use a DEET product on a 

daily basis for more than a month. 

Do not use an insect repellent with DEET on infants under six 

months. Use a mosquito net when babies are outdoors. 


WATER HOLDS POTENTIAL DANGER 

The waterways of Grey/Bruce beckon residents and visitors to 

come out and play. But the idyllic images of life by the water 

mask potential dangers for the unprepared. 

In the 2020 Royal Lifesaving Society’s Drowning Report, 465 

Canadians experienced water-related fatalities, with 63 per cent 

occurring in a lake, pond or river. One in five water-related 

fatalities are children under age five. 

In Ontario in 2021, the OPP reported that 86 per cent of 

fatalities over the past 11 years were the result of a failure to wear 

a personal flotation device (PFD). Many of these are boatingrelated. 

Review the Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide 

checklist and detailed descriptions of the safety equipment 

required on various boats. If you enjoy paddle-boarding, be sure 

to check out the requirements for Stand-Up Paddleboards on 

the Paddle Canada website. 

Even on hot days, local waterways will be colder than you think, 

particularly Georgian Bay. Low temperatures, even as warm as 

15 C, can cause cold-water shock. It’s our body’s reaction to 

sudden immersion into cold water and causes hyperventilation 

and your blood to rush away from your muscles to protect your 

organs, leaving your limbs and muscles to become fatigued 

quickly, leading to drowning. One of the best ways to prevent 

drowning is to wear a lifejacket or PFD. Having a lifejacket on 

before falling into cold water will keep you afloat, giving you 

time to regain control of your breathing and muscles. 

Not only can the waters be cold, but Georgian Bay, Lake Huron 

and other large bodies of water experience a rip current, which 

is also known, incorrectly, as undertow or rip tides. These are a 

dangerous phenomenon that many people know exist, but don’t 

know much about. Rip currents can occur on most beaches, 

particularly around piers. Be familiar with currents in bodies 

of water and wear PFD at all times when boating. Weaker 

swimmers and young children should wear a properly-sized 

lifejacket. It is also advisable to avoid using inflatables at the 

beach, lakes or rivers especially with offshore breezes and strong 

winds. Children who enjoy these colourful toys should not use 

these alone or near water. If you do go out and are unable to 

return to shore – stay on it! Put your hands in the air, shout 

loudly for help, stay calm and wait to be rescued. Never leave a 

child unattended in or near water, and always designate an adult 

“water watcher.” 

You can further reduce your risks by becoming a strong and 

prepared swimmer by taking courses that include water safety, 

wearing a PFD, and always swimming with a buddy. 

Summertime can be most enjoyable, and reducing your risks of 

injury and illness can help to make this happen. 

GBK 

SARAH MILNE is a Health Promoter with the Grey Bruce Health Unit in 

the areas of Sun Safety, Physical Activity and Injury. Born and raised in 

Grey County, Sarah spends the majority of her non-work time keeping 

up with her 12-year-old son and three-year-old dog. 

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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 Centred Care Birthing Centre 

519-364-2340 

admin@hanoverhospital.on.ca 

www.hanoverhospital.on.ca 

Jessica Connor Doula Services 

519-580-0612 or jconnor.doula@gmail.com 

www.jessicaconnor.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 Childcare Services 

519-376-7324, www.greycounty.ca/childcare 

Hanover Montessori Children's House 

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

Happy Hearts Day Care Centre 

519-376-1284 

Owen Sound 

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 x6509 

mfrc.meaford@gmail.com 

www.cafconnection.ca/Meaford/Home.aspx 

Meaford Co-operative Nursery School 

519-538-3854 

Nawash N'Shiime Day Care Centre 

519-534-3909 

Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker) 

OneList – Find and apply for child care 

brucecountychildcare.ca 

greycountychildcare.ca 

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 

Saugeen Shores Childcare Centre 

519-832-2400 

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.nemesisgroupservices.com 

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 


RESOURCES 

Durham District Food Bank 

Monday and Friday, 9 a.m.-noon 

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 

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 

TVCC 

519-3370-0777 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 

NEWCOMER SERVICES 

Grey Bruce Settlement & Langauge Services 

519-371-9222 or settlement@osgb.ymca.ca 

ONLINE SUPPORT 

www.211.ca 

www.pathwaysawareness.org 

www.mentallyfit.ca 

www.shelternet.ca 

www.targetyouth.ca 

www.thehealthline.ca 

www.wesforyouthonline.ca 

PLAYGROUPS 

Grey Bruce Play 

Monthly inclusive playgroup 

Greybruceplay@gmail.com 

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, Paisley, Kincardine, Port Elgin, and 

Wiarton - 1-800-616-8116 

Hanover, Markdale, Meaford, M’Wikwedong 

(Owen Sound), Owen Sound (East Ridge), and 

Thornbury - 1-866-483-7774 

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 

Bruce County Children’s Services Resource 

Program 

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 

TVCC 

519-370-0777 or 1-866-590-8822 


United Way of Bruce Grey 

519-376-1560; unitedwaybg@bmts.com 

www.unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/ 

Owen Sound 

SPEECH/LANGUAGE 

Bruce County Childcare Services 

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 

South West Community Care Access Centre 

In-Home Services 

Owen Sound - 519-371-2112 

Walkerton - 519-881-1181 

www.sw.ccac-ont.ca 

TVCC 

519-370-0777 or 1-866-590-8822 


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 

Pizza time! 

BARBECUE STEAK PIZZA 

PIZZA PARTY SALAD 

INGREDIENTS 

12-inch baked whole wheat pizza crust 

⅓ cup pizza or tomato sauce 

1 tbsp barbecue sauce 

6 oz cooked beef, sliced into bite-size pieces 

1 cup cooked sweet corn kernels (~1 cob) 

¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced 

¾ cup Havarti cheese, shredded 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Place pizza crust on cutting board or baking sheet. In a small bowl, 

combine pizza sauce and barbecue sauce; spread on pizza crust. Top 

with beef, corn and red onion; sprinkle with cheese. Place pizza directly 

on lightly greased grill over medium heat 350 F; grill, covered, for five 

minutes on direct heat and grill for another five minutes on indirect heat 

or until cheese melts and crust is lightly browned. 

GRILLED PIZZA WITH MUSHROOMS, 

PEAR AND BRIE 

INGREDIENTS 

2 tsp olive oil 

4 oz mushrooms, sliced 

Salt and pepper 

1 firm but ripe Bartlett pear, thinly sliced 

4 oz brie cheese, rind removed and cut into ½-inch 

cubes 

1 baked pizza crust, preferably thin 

3 tbsp fresh basil leaves, thinly shredded 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high; add mushrooms and sauté, 

four to five minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 

In medium bowl, gently toss together mushrooms, pear slices and brie. 

Place pizza crust top side down on grill over medium-high heat; cook 

just until grill marks appear, about one minute. Flip crust over and 

scatter pear mixture evenly over crust. Close lid and grill until cheese 

melts, two to three minutes. Remove and scatter with basil. 

INGREDIENTS 

⅓ cup olive oil 

3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 

3 cloves garlic, crushed 

2 tsp granulated sugar 

2 tsp dried oregano leaves 

1 tsp dried basil leaves 

½ tsp each salt and crushed red pepper flakes 

Pita wedges 

2 pita breads 

1 tbsp olive oil 

Garlic powder 

Salad 

3 tomatoes, chopped 

2 sweet peppers, thinly sliced 

1 small red onion, thinly sliced 

1 head leaf lettuce, torn 

2 cups mushrooms, sliced 

1 cup turkey pepperoni, sliced 

2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 

1 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely torn 

INSTRUCTIONS 

In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, oregano, basil, 

salt and red pepper flakes. 

Pita wedges: Brush pitas with oil; sprinkle with garlic powder. Cut into 

wedges; place on baking sheet. Bake in 350 F oven until crisp, eight to 

10 minutes. 

Salad: In large bowl, combine tomatoes, peppers and onion. Whisk 

dressing and pour half over salad; toss. Add lettuce, mushrooms, 

pepperoni, cheese, basil and remaining dressing; toss. Serve with 

pita wedges. 

GBK 

*Recipes courtesy Foodland Ontario 


SEPT 9 - 11, 2022 

SOUTHAMPTON, ON 

New directions. No limits. 

A three-day festival of ideas, inspiration and imagination 

that allows kids and adults to journey through the next 

generation of technologies, letting them see and explore 

how they can change the world. 

nii.ca/swerve

Ukuleles 

Sensory Kits 

Museum Passes 

Technology & STEM Kits 

Sports Kits 

and more! 

library.brucecounty.on.ca 

Borrow More 

than books, 

Borrow 

Adventure 

Join us for Summer Reading Club! 

www.brucecounty.beanstack.org

Grey-Bruce Kids Summer 2022

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