Britespan Building Systems has announced it is contributing $5,000 toward the United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC).
Community encouraged to ‘Unite for a Bite’ on Nov. 18
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting the North Perth community — including local workplaces and individuals — to ‘Unite For a Bite’ in support of the organization’s work building brighter futures for North Perth’s most vulnerable residents.
Milverton remembers
Local Legion members and dignitaries conducted a Remembrance Day service for the public at the Milverton Cenotaph on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Fifty Archives Treasures: First World War letter from Capt. Albert James Pequegnat
Albert James Pequegnat served as a Captain in the 1st Canadian Field Ambulance Corp during World War I. When he died in 1959, his obituary reported that, “after 1917... he became an ambassador of good will to American troops in the U.S. and Honolulu.” His brothers George and Nelson also served in th
Still unsettled
I keep waiting for things to start feeling “normal” again. Absolutely, I am back to a lot of activities that I enjoy and I spend much less energy navigating public health restrictions in my work and my personal life. Yet, still I feel unsettled much of the time.
Lest we forget
A large crowd gathered at the cenotaph in Atwood on Sunday, Nov. 6 for the annual Remembrance Day service. Members of the Listowel Legion, along with local dignitaries, residents and members of the #769 Centennaires Royal Canadian Air Cadets, were on hand to pay their respects and lay wreaths, as we
Historic photograph connects RAF Bomber Command crew to Listowel
The seven men in the faded photograph squint into the sunlight as they pose proudly behind the wing of a Lancaster bomber. Likely taken in the spring of 1945, this photo opens the door to some fascinating historical connections between the Royal Air Force Bomber Command and the small town of Listowe
Tennis players still going strong
Walkerton and Hanover tennis players are still going strong with perfect tennis weather. This photo was taken on Friday, Nov. 4, and the group plans to continue until the snow flies.
Walkerton U15 Rep team wins Strathroy tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U15 Rep team travelled to Strathroy over the weekend to compete in the Strathroy and District Minor Hockey Olympics Tournament. The team went undefeated in four round robin games, and capped the weekend with a thrilling 3-2 win in the tournament final over Wasaga Beach, scorin
Sistema Walkerton duets with Canadian music charity
Sistema Walkerton has received a significant donation to support efforts to reduce barriers for local students looking for professional violin lessons.
New procedure room opens at Walkerton hospital
A new procedure room has opened at the Walkerton hospital for patients requiring minor surgeries, such as skin cancer treatment.
Region’s unemployment drops to 2.3 per cent
The Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region continues to hold onto the province’s lowest unemployment rate.
Public Health advises people to stay home when sick
With viruses like COVID-19, influenza, and RSV co-circulating in Ontario this fall, the Grey Bruce Health Unit is reminding people that staying home when sick is key to slowing down community transmission of all infectious diseases.
Museum provides online resources for Treaties Recognition Week
With the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week – a week designated to learning more about treaty rights and responsibilities in Ontario – the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has prepared new related educational resources online for educators and the public.
Formosa Homecoming Committee donates to Saugeen Hospice
The Formosa Homecoming Committee recently provided a donation of $10,000 to Saugeen Hospice. Pictured, from left: Heidi Dupuis, Jessie Luyten, Tim Borho and Tricia Mulvey (all of the Formosa Homecoming Committee), Shannon Wood and Steve Travale, of the board of directors of Saugeen Hospice, gathered
