On Thursday, Sept. 12, residents of Brucelea Haven long-term care home in Walkerton laced up to walk and roll in honour of Terry Fox and to raise money and awareness for cancer research for The Terry Fox Foundation.
Lego Days returned to Steve Kerr Memorial Complex
Lego Days returned to Steve Kerr Memorial Complex this past weekend with youngsters aged 6-12 tackling Lego building challenges, set building and Lego robotics. The program is run by Brixtoyz and features over 500 pounds of Lego bricks and 200 Lego sets.
Bridges to Better Business Networking event offers Bruce County businesses chance to connect
Local entrepreneurs and business owners are invited to Bruce County’s annual Bridges to Better Business networking event. This year the theme is Empowering Your Team for Success: Enhancing the Customer Experience.
LWHA hospitals require masks October 2
Effective Wednesday, Oct. 2 masking is required for healthcare workers, patients, family and caregivers in all clinical areas where patient care is provided in the Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital.
OPP appeal to public for DNA comparison in 57-year-old missing person case
On October 22, 1967, the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), received a missing person's report involving two men that had departed for a fishing excursion from the Port of Goderich and were never seen again.
Mitchell Fall Fair in 1924
Many communities in Perth County hold fall fairs each year.
The Ranch to host food drive at Food Basics
In response to the growing need for food assistance in our community, 100.1 The Ranch is excited to announce a food drive at Listowel Food Basics on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Walkerton man faces charges in connection with illegal drug lab
Police have concluded the dismantling of a clandestine drug laboratory in Walkerton.
Victoria Jubilee Hall gets new handrails
Recently, the new east entrance at Victoria Jubilee Hall received a major safety upgrade: stainless steel railings from top to bottom on both sides of the stairs, and just in time for the new season of entertainment which has started.
Wingham train station gets a makeover courtesy of Business Improvement Area
The Wingham Youth Centre recently moved from 414 Josephine Street (Wingham Super Storage) to the Train Station.
United Way Perth-Huron SRPC launches Speak Up for Housing campaign
Building on information gathered from the Cost of Housing survey from earlier this year, United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research AND Planning Council (SRPC) is launching Speak Up for Housing, a campaign highlighting the impact of rising housing costs on individuals and families across the region.
“Book Club with the OPP” to start in Perth County
The Perth County OPP is inviting the public to engage with the OPP through reading.
The Listowel Legends U17 softball team in year-end tournament
The Listowel Legends U17 (Donaldson) Softball Team participated in their year-end tournament in Exeter on Sept. 14-15.
O’Malley Homes supports North Perth Community Hospice
O’Malley Homes has raised a total of $100,000 in support of the hospice.
Taylor Swift tickets in United Way raffle
United Way Perth - Huron (UWPH) has announced a charity raffle offering two tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert in Toronto on Nov. 23.
