Event Year: 2024

In Saugeen Shores, hockey is more than a sport—it’s a unifying force that brings the community together. Bruce Telecom is proud to support this tradition as a dedicated sponsor of the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks for the last 18 years, fostering a sense of pride and connection among residents.

This partnership highlights a shared passion for local development and the celebration of homegrown talent. As a locally rooted company, Bruce Telecom understands the value of initiatives that bring excitement, joy, and a sense of belonging to the community.

One unique way Bruce Telecom shows its support is by serving as the flag bearers at every Winterhawks game. This heartfelt gesture underscores their commitment to local pride and adds an extra layer of excitement to each game.

This year, Bruce Telecom sponsored the Winterhawks game at the Plex in Port Elgin on November 1, 2024 bringing some fun giveaways and swag items to give out to game watchers. The Saugeen Shores Winterhawks gave Stephanie Brunato, Director of Customer Care, the honor of dropping the puck at the beginning of the game. She had a blast! We also had to take some time to visit Gord the his famous Pro Shop inside the arena. It’s always a good time heading out to the games to see the action live and meet everyone in the community who also enjoys these games

Bruce Telecom’s support of the Winterhawks is a reflection of its broader mission to nurture a vibrant, connected community. By championing local teams and events, Bruce Telecom continues to create meaningful experiences and lasting memories for residents, strengthening the fabric of Saugeen Shores one game at a time.

Bruce Telecom, deeply rooted in the local community, is committed to fostering connections and celebrating the arts. Through its support of the Kincardine Lighthouse Blues Festival, the company helps unite people through the universal love of music.

A cornerstone of Kincardine’s cultural calendar, the Lighthouse Blues Festival draws visitors from near and far to enjoy its vibrant mix of blues music, local heritage, and community spirit. As the festival’s title sponsor, Bruce Telecom is dedicated to enhancing this beloved event and enriching the experience for attendees and performers alike.

This partnership plays a vital role in spotlighting regional talent. With Bruce Telecom’s backing, the festival continues to provide a stage for emerging local artists, ensuring they have an opportunity to captivate new audiences and share their passion for the blues.

The festival boasts multiple performance venues, including its main stage at The Bruce Steakhouse and additional stages spread across Kincardine. Leading up to the main event, attendees can also enjoy unique pre-festival activities, such as an Indigenous Artist Showcase, further highlighting diverse artistic expressions.

As the title sponsor, Bruce Telecom is honored to support this iconic event. Against the stunning backdrop of the Kincardine lighthouse, the festival promises a weekend brimming with unforgettable music, a warm sense of community, and a celebration of shared traditions.

For more details about the Lighthouse Blues Festival and its upcoming events, visit their website and stay tuned for an unforgettable season of blues and culture.

Handbags for Hospice is a cherished annual gala that gathers 170 women at the Kincardine Pavilion for an unforgettable evening of handbags, food, drinks, laughter, and fundraising. This year marked the eighth sold-out edition of the event, featuring live and silent auctions with designer handbags, luxury experiences, and exciting getaways. Guests also enjoyed a wine wall, a true-or-false game, and a Mystery Handbag raffle.

The event raised an impressive $170,000, with all proceeds supporting community hospice care. These funds ensure that high-quality end-of-life care and grief recovery programs remain accessible to your friends, family, and neighbors—completely free of charge. The proceeds also help sustain the hospice’s two-bedroom residential suites.

Bruce Telecom was honored to be a signature sponsor, joining many other community sponsors in supporting this meaningful cause.

How You Can Support Huron Shores Hospice

1. Make a Donation
   • Online: Visit www.huronshoreshospice.ca.
   • By Mail: Send your donation to Huron Shores Hospice, Box 250, 24 King Street North, Tiverton, Ontario, N0G 2T0.
   • Donations over $20 are eligible for tax receipts.
2. Spread the Word
   Share information about Huron Shores Hospice with friends and family to increase awareness.
3. Volunteer
   Offer your time as a board or committee member, provide comfort care in the hospice, or assist with administrative tasks.
4. Planned Giving
   Consider legacy giving or memorial donations as a meaningful way to contribute.
5. Attend Fundraising Events
   Join annual events like Hike for Hospice in May and Handbags for Hospice in September.

For more details on upcoming events or general inquiries, visit the Huron Shores Hospice website. Together, we can continue to support compassionate care in our community.

Community Living Kincardine & District hosted their 16h annual CLKD Charity Golf Classic at the Ainsdale Golf Course in Kincardine to support of over 150 individuals in our community living with a developmental disability.

Community Living Kincardine & District is a charitable organization striving to create a welcoming and accessible community that embraces people of all disabilities. Bruce Telecom was thrilled to be the sponsor for the putting contest at this event. Not only did we raise money from people entering the putting contest, we also got to work with incredible individuals from CLKD.

The tournament raised about $21,233 at the 16th annual Charity Golf Classic held Friday, July 19, at Ainsdale Golf Course which exceeded their goal of $15,000. This year, funds raised will go toward the purchase of a generator for the Saratoga home to ensure uninterrupted power for important medical equipment and mobility devices during power outages.

The event drew 80 golfers for a glorious round of play under a sunny sky. There was also a silent auction for participants to place their bids and take home some great prizes.

This organization does incredible work for individuals within our community. You can look at their website for any upcoming events and information.

Every year, Bruce Telecom is a proud Platinum sponsor of the Southampton Marine Heritage Festival. This three-day annual festival celebrates the rich Marine History in Southampton on the shores of Lake Huron. The event includes Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre tours, a Bike Rally, a Ghost Walk, a Pancake breakfast, Children’s Gold Hunt, and the highlight Cardboard Boat races. There is also a fire fighters fish fry, children’s entertainment, and live music all weekend long! This free family festival is hosted by volunteers from the Marine Heritage Society and Propeller Club of Saugeen Shores.

Bruce Telecom takes part in the Gold Dig contest for the kids. The beach is lined with gold nuggets and they must find as much gold as they can in their time limit. After their competition, each kid gets their gold nuggets weighed, which then based on the weight of gold collected they get an awesome prize along with a certificate signed by Captain Wayne Sparrow!

We are always so excited to join and support this event yearly to support the Southampton community and have some fun while we do it!

You can check out their website for more information on the festival!

Big Brothers Bigs Sisters of Grey Bruce has been serving youth and families throughout the community for over 60 years. As a mentorship organization, they believe in investing in the power and potential of all youth and our mentorship programs do just that. With both community-based and in-school programs, they ensure children and youth are supported to overcome adversities and increase resiliency across time.

Bruce Telecom sponsors this organization twice a year. One for an annual sponsorship donation and the other as a broadcast sponsor for Dancing With The Stars.

Dancing With The Stars is Kincardine’s premiere black tie gala fundraiser that raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron. Just like the TV show, Dancing With The Stars pair’s dancers with community ‘celebrities’ who have little or no dance experience. Here is the full list of the 2024 dancers:

• Tamis Rackley and Victor Scaletchi
• Carolyn Hart and Bryan Shelley
• Andy Laya and Carmen Coburn
• Leyla Gonzales and Blayne Hussey
• Braden Prasad and Rachel MacKay
• Don Andrew and Jeanette Schinker

The event is jammed packed full of fun and great dancing for a great cause. You can check out their website for more information and about this years upcoming Dancing With The Stars event.

The Kincardine Women’s House Serving Grey and Bruce is an organization which provides women in need a safe, secure and supportive environment free from abuse and sexual violence. They offer counselling for all in-house clients and 24-hour support lines. During their stay at the Women’s House, women and children have the opportunity to access counselling, community agencies, legal aid, housing, social assistance, medical help and other services as requires.

This is just the tip of the iceberg of what services this local community organization offers to women in need, which is why Bruce Telecom has been a longtime sponsor of this organization. Bruce Telecom came in as a “Believers” sponsor again this year for the organization by sponsoring in housing services for their stage 2 housing in Kincardine and Port Elgin.

You can check out their website for any information.

The first Lake Huron Fish club fish enhancement project was the construction of a chinook salmon production facility in the Town of Port Elgin. To fund the construction and operation of this project, they created The Chantry Chinook Classic Salmon Derby was born and in 1983 and is now a 16-day event.

The Chantry Chinook Classic Salmon Derby has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Lake Huron Fishing club to fund a variety of community projects.

This year the annual derby wrapped up for 2024 with over 1000 single angler tickets and 220 group tickets sold for the event. With a total of 1520 fish weighed in, which amounted to 12,758.01 lbs. The 1st place winner of the 2024 Chantry Chinook Classic Fishing Derby for the Largest Salmon was Debbie Brick who caught the winning salmon which measured 25.62lbs – 40 inches.

Bruce Telecom was a silver sponsor of the Chantry Chinook Salmon Derby and is proud to support this local derby that gives back to the community.

Check out their website for more information about the Chantry Chinook Salmon Derby and their upcoming events.

Pegasus Riding Association Nurturing Challenged Equestrians is a therapeutic equestrian center dedicated to the growth and development of individuals with intellectual, physical and emotional disabilities through experiences with horses. Located in Port Elgin, Ontario, their specially trained and certified instructors lead participants through riding, grooming, tacking-up and trail-riding experiences designed to enlighten, strengthen and challenge each person.

They also offer weekly, daytime, fully integrated horse camps during March Break, July and August. Jessica Towriss, Marketing Coordinator for Bruce Telecom, made a visit to the Prance facility to get a closer look at their programs in action. She was able to witness firsthand the dedication and care that goes into each session, along with the positive impact these programs have on participants. The facility itself was filled with an infectious energy, brimming with life and happiness. From the staff to the participants, there was a strong sense of enthusiasm and community that made the entire experience truly special. Prance offers not only incredible programs but also a welcoming and uplifting environment for all involved.

Horse-back riding has long been recognized as a therapeutic treatment with many physical, cognitive and social benefits. This is why Bruce Telecom sponsors this program yearly. They offer a multitude of different programs with amazing benefits for everyone. We were invited to tour the facilities again this year and meet a bunch of amazing volunteers and the most adorable horses.

This organization is a volunteer-driven, and is always looking to have people join their team! You can check out their website for all information on the programs they offer and any available volunteer opportunities.

In the heart of Kincardine, where the echoes of bagpipes and the vibrant colors of tartan come together, the annual Scottish Festival stands as a testament to the town’s rich cultural heritage. This year, Bruce Telecom is honored to announce its role as a Silver Sponsor, supporting the Kincardine Scottish Festival in its mission to celebrate Scottish traditions, music, and community spirit.

The Kincardine Scottish Festival relies heavily on the help from friends in the form of volunteering, in-kind services, or financial donations to put on the three day festival full of nights of lively music, exciting competitions, cultural workshops, and friendly small town hospitality.

As a local telecommunications company deeply rooted in the communities it serves, Bruce Telecom understands the importance of preserving and promoting cultural legacies. The Kincardine Scottish Festival provides the perfect platform for embracing the town’s Scottish roots and creating an inclusive space for residents and visitors alike.

Being a Silver Sponsor means more than just a financial contribution for Bruce Telecom; it signifies a commitment to the values of community, tradition, and the vibrant tapestry of Kincardine’s history. The festival, renowned for its lively pipe and drum competitions, Highland dancing, and the iconic Parade of the Bands, is a celebration that brings people together from all walks of life.

This years festival was a lot different than typical years as a fire erupted on Saturday morning at the laundromat directly behind the main stage of the festival. The opening of the festival was delayed, but through the perseverance of our local fire crews, the festival was able to continue for the rest of the week. Bruce Telecom is proud to stand alongside the organizers, volunteers, and participants who work tirelessly to make the Kincardine Scottish Festival a success each year. The Silver Sponsorship reflects the company’s dedication to fostering community growth, supporting local events, and preserving the unique cultural identity that makes Kincardine a special place to call home.

You can check out the Kincardine Scottish Festival website for more information about the festival itself and see the full list of sponsors who also contribute to this event.

Kincardine Pride Inc. is a registered not-for-profit, all volunteer local organization who mission is to promote Kincardine as an 2SLGBTQ+ positive community by hosting an annual family-friendly Pride Parade and celebration in downtown Kincardine, as well as other local events during the year.

In a world that is increasingly recognizing the importance of inclusivity and diversity, the role of businesses in fostering acceptance and understanding within communities cannot be overstated. Bruce Telecom’s sponsorship of the Kincardine Pride Parade is a testament to our commitment to fostering an inclusive and accepting community. As society progresses towards greater understanding and appreciation of diversity, businesses can play a pivotal role in leading the way towards a future where everyone is embraced, celebrated, and supported.

Every year, McDonald’s Canada franchisees and crew across the country celebrate McHappy Day, an annual day of community giving in support of Ronald McDonald Houses and other local children’s charities.

McHappy Day continues to play a large role in providing Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador with the funds needed to support our House and the families they serve. Since McHappy Day was first celebrated in 1977, McDonald’s Canada, its franchisees and generous guests, have contributed nearly $66 million for Ronald McDonald Houses and local Canadian children’s charities.

This year, Bruce Telecom donated a raffle bag and had staff volunteering at the Kincardine McDonalds location in support of McHappy Day. In Kincardine, the event included a wheel of prizes, 50-50 draw, raffle, book sale and yard sale with all the proceeds going towards McHappy Day!

The annual fundraiser in Kincardine raised $16,718 for Ronald McDonald House in London.