This is the 12th week of the continuing series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week we feature an architectural plan for the Dickson house that was built on Concession 7, Lot 17 of Elma Township in Perth County.
Don’t scorn God’s mercy
One of my earliest memories occurred when I was only about three years old.
There is hope in prayer
It feels like we are in crisis mode 24/7 in our world.
LDSS business class spearheads collection in support of Ukraine
A group of enthusiastic students in Mrs. Harmer’s Grade 12 business leadership class successfully collected donations totaling $1,727.45 in support of humanitarian efforts for the people affected by the war in Ukraine.
Business booming at Littles & Co.
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody and Coun. Kym Hutcheon present a certificate of recognition to Laura Elliott and her mother, Carrie Girdler, owners of Littles & Co. The business is only a year old but has expanded twice already. It specializes in clothing and toys for babies, toddlers and young childre
New owner at Simply Delicious in Walkerton
Rachelle Ruetz, the new owner of Simply Delicious in Walkerton, is shown with Mayor Chris Peabody and Coun. Kym Hutcheon, who presented her with a certificate of recognition from the municipality. Ruetz is a graduate of Georgian College’s culinary program and the advanced pastry program at Durham Co
Brockton welcomes Discounted Cannabis to town
Brockton welcomes Discounted Cannabis to downtown Walkerton. Here, Mayor Chris Peabody and Coun. Kym Hutcheon, a BIA member, present a certificate of recognition to Chris King. The store is located on Durham St. E.
Bluewater board invites community organizations to meeting April 12
Bluewater District School Board is inviting local community organizations, including upper and lower tier municipalities, to attend the annual Community Planning and Partnerships meeting on Tuesday, April 12.
Grey Bruce Health Unit reminding residents of importance of dental health during Oral Health Month
April is Oral Health Month in Canada and the Grey Bruce Health Unit is marking the occasion by shining a light on the importance of maintaining good dental health, an essential component of overall health and quality of life.
Newspaper Digitization Project announced by Bruce County Archives
During Archives Awareness Week last week, the Bruce County Archives at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre announced its extensive newspaper digitization project aimed at preserving the county’s historical news and making it more accessible to the public.
Library brings Forest of Reading program to Bruce County
Bruce County Public Library is bringing the Forest of Reading Program to Bruce County.
Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation raises $485K for mammography machine
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) announced last week that $485,000 has been raised for the new mammography machine at South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Walkerton Hospital.
Your health doesn’t wait
“When the kids are older, then I’ll have the time I need to care for myself.”
Local communities to have access to high-speed internet by end of 2022
As part of the Ontario government’s plan to connect every community to high-speed internet by 2025, the governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $11 million to bring high-speed internet access to more than 6,100 homes, farms and businesses in Bruce and Grey counties by the end of 2022.
