LISTOWEL – Construction workers were visible last week working on the Kin Trail Bridge, on the North Perth Trail section between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South, in Listowel.
Vintage Canadian Thanksgiving cookbooks
It is officially autumn and, with Thanksgiving fast approaching, it seemed like a good time to look…
Local schools took part in Orange Shirt Day
PERTH COUNTY – Local schools took part in Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Library technician shares history of Huron County libraries
The Wingham and Area Historical Society kicked off its fall season on Wed. Sept. 2 at the Alice Munro Library with a very interesting and informative slide presentation and talk by Huron County Library technician and self-published author, Hamilton Baker-Greaves.
Huron Perth United HP United U14 Girls win Northers Youth Cup
GUELPH – Huron Perth United (HPU) U14 Girls are Northers Youth Cup Champions.
Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.
The Prayer of Examen
This summer, I have continued to enjoy the book Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home by Richard…
IPM winners announced, Canadian contestants unveiled
WALKERTON – Following four days of competition at the 107th International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) in Bruce County, the organization announced the 2026 IPM Plowing Award winners.
U16A Surge collects for Mount Forest Foodbank at first exhibition game
MOUNT FOREST – The U16A Surge team turned their first exhibition game against the Woolwich Wildcats in Mount Forest into a chance to collect food for the Mount Forest Food Pantry and raise money for the food bank.
A century ago: The Musical Eckardts in Listowel, 1926
Great live entertainment has been available in Perth County for many years. For example, a century…
Trowbridge participates in seventh Terry Fox Run, hits $1,000 goal
TROWBRIDGE – On Sunday, Sept. 20, the community of Trowbridge came together to support the Terry Fox Run.
Spark Mentorship program intake open
WALKERTON – Bruce County, in partnership with Bruce Power, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) and the Tourism Innovation Lab, is inviting local entrepreneurs and community organizations to apply for the eighth edition of the Bruce County Spark Mentorship and Grants Program.
Hanover police arrest Gorrie man, return stolen bicycle to youth
HANOVER – Police arrested a man in Hanover on Sept. 22 after a call came in reporting a shoplifting theft that occurred the previous day.
County set to host household hazardous waste day
WALKERTON – Bruce County is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Walkerton Bruce County Yard (94 Bruce Road 2, Walkerton) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bruce County launches 2026 Starter Company Plus program
WALKERTON – Bruce County announces the launch of the 2026-27 Starter Company Plus program, a training and grant initiative that helps entrepreneurs start, expand or purchase a business in Bruce County.
