The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board announces that Chris N. Roehrig, Director of Education, is retiring on Feb. 24, 2025.
Huron County to celebrates Welcoming Week from Sept. 13 to 22
From Sept. 13-22, the County of Huron will celebrate Welcoming Week with a series of seven events held throughout the area.
Weeklong workshop for prospective organists held in Walkerton
The Grey-Bruce chapter of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) recently held a week-long workshop in Walkerton to encourage people that are “organ curious” to develop the skills needed to begin a lifelong journey of making music on the “King of Instruments.”
Stratford Symphony Youth Orchestra opens registration for fourth season
The Stratford Symphony Youth Orchestra (SSYO) is thrilled to announce that registration for its 4th season is now open.
Federal and provincial governments investing in food safety, industry growth
Federal and provincial governments recently announced a significant investment aimed at bolstering small businesses in the agri-food sector.
Wingham BIA Bucks now available online
Wingham BIA Bucks (formerly Community Cash) can now be purchased online.
United Way announces new Perth-Huron campaign co-chairs
STRATFORD - United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) recently announced Kristin Sainsbury and John Wolfe as 2024-25 campaign co-chairs.
Province announces $8.3 million in local healthcare funding
STRATFORD - Perth Wellington MPP Matthew Rae recently announced $8,306,373 to increase land ambulance funding for Perth County and ensure the region has enough nurses and eligible health professionals dedicated to offloading ambulance patients in our emergency departments.
Minto celebration of Indigenous culture to feature music, stories by Listowel artist
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee welcome all to celebrate Indigenous Culture on Sept. 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex, 111 George St. S. Harriston.
The Mirror’s reflection is always an attraction
In anticipation of this month’s release of the Stratford-Perth Archives’ free, local newspaper database, we are showcasing histories of Perth County newspapers. Today, we take a look at the Stratford Mirror and its interesting founder. The Mirror will be just one of the newspapers available via the
Listowel Banner’s Sept. 5 turnbacks
2014 - North Perth council supported a recommendation from Coun. Warren Howard to step back from the Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group.
Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo, Stratford Perth launches Better Together Capital Campaign for new facility
KITCHENER - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) launched its Better Together Capital Campaign on Aug. 28, with a ground-breaking ceremony attended by community leaders and supporters. The six million dollar campaign, supported by both the City of Kitchener and the Cit
Pathway to the past: The history of Hardwood Haven
Since moving to Listowel when I was eight, I have always loved driving or walking by this beautiful home, and dreamed of going inside it. I was thrilled when, a few years ago, before it was sold, I had the opportunity to do just that. I had a lovely tour of the former Hardwood Haven Bed and Breakf
Rae: Eastdale school addition to be ready for fall session
LISTOWEL - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, recently announced that the new addition at Listowel Eastdale Public School will be welcoming new students in September for the 2024-25 school year.
Walkerton Clean Water Centre 11th annual Maintenancefest a success
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WOWC) hosted 100 participants for the two-day Maintenancefest event in Walkerton on Aug. 27 and 28.
