Friends, In his book entitled In Arabian Nights, author Tahir Shah wrote, “Stories are a communal currency of humanity.” In the sharing of stories we learn. Validate. Heal. Grow. And come together.
A brief history of Perth East’s Carthage
There are many rural villages throughout Perth County with rich histories. One of these villages is Carthage, which is located in the north part of Mornington Ward in Perth East.
Wingham Foodland donates tree sale proceeds to hospital
The festive spirit was alive and well at Wingham Foodland this holiday season. Bruce Armstrong and Betty Marshall, owners of Wingham Foodland, donated $3 from the sale of all Christmas trees to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation (WDHF). The promotion received such a positive response that Fo
Ontario Court of Justice sides with Saugeen Conservation in West Grey case
The Ontario Court of Justice in December 2023 ruled against a landowner in West Grey.
Public Health: Increase in Influenza A cases in Grey-Bruce means get your flu shot
Elevated Influenza A activity has prompted Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) to underscore the importance of receiving the flu vaccine.
Grey Bruce Singers announce new music director, accompanist
The Grey Bruce Singers have announced the appointment of a new music director and accompanist.
Building Bridges showcased on Walkerton Art Wall
The Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch is very pleased to showcase Building Bridges, a special multimedia project which includes 18 beautiful art pieces along with compelling interviews with Bruce-Grey seniors.
‘Cookies for War-Time’
In January 1918, Canada was still at war. Those with loved ones overseas would frequently send handwritten correspondence or small care packages. Sons, fathers, brothers, uncles, and cousins would appreciate any small offering that made its way though the mail. Things like wool mittens and socks, ci
Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary names new executive
The new executive for the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary: Sitting – Barb Williams (secretary) and Linda Tobin (treasurer). Back row – Karl Ellis (Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance CEO), Susan Anderson (president), and Rhonda Beirnes (past president). The LMH Auxiliary thanks everyone who sup
First baby of 2024 arrives at Listowel hospital
Marshall Dane Bowman was the second baby to be born at Listowel Memorial Hospital in 2024, arriving on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 5:51 p.m. to proud parents Maynard and Beverly Bowman of Clifford. Baby Marshall weighed in at an even eight pounds, and is the fourth child for the family. “We’re very happy t
Local businesses make donations to Teeswater Medical Centre
The recently-opened Teeswater Medical Centre received four donations from local businesses recently.
Look for the good
In 2023 I looked for hearts. What started as a fun little picture taking adventure with my kids, end-ed with a collection of hundreds of pictures of all different kinds of hearts.
