The North Perth Fire Department recently welcomed several classes of English as a Second Language (ESL) students from the Avon Maitland District School Board Centre for Employment to the department’s headquarters.
Local chess teams have large success at Perth County event
On May 6, 2026, the Perth County Elementary Chess Tournament was held at the Stratford Rotary Complex.
Mischief investigation closes Teeswater school
TEESWATER - South Bruce OPP is appealing for witnesses in relation to multiple mischief complaints in the town of Teeswater, which led to Hillcrest Central School being shuttered May 8.
Picture of the Past
From May 10, 1995: Jim Shields puts the new parking meter rates into the downtown meters.
The Royal Canadian Legion Celebrates 100 years
WALKERTON - The Royal Canadian Legion is 100 years old in 2026, and you could get the gift! Every Legion member has three chances to drive away in a brand-new Ford F-150 STX.
Regional summit to highlight community-led economic and community development
CLIFFORD - The Town of Minto has announced plans to host the Teeny Tiny Summit on Tuesday, May 26. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clifford Community Hall.
New sexual violence support guide for children and youth in Perth and Huron
PERTH-HURON - In recognition of Children’s Mental Health Week and Sexual Violence Prevention Month, education, local police services, and social service organizations across Huron and Perth Counties have come together to launch a new Huron Perth Child and Youth Sexual Violence Support Guide.
School bus driver charged following vehicle collision
HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.
Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9
LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.
First Wingham Guiding unit hosts cleanup day
The First Wingham Guiding unit held a community cleanup for Earth Day on April 22.
Fireworks incident west of Atwood; police seeking information from public
TWOOD - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation to incidents that took place during a large gathering of youths in Atwood on May 3.
Jill Ohm selected as Ambassador of Fairs
Ohm will represent fairs in Huron and Perth counties over the upcoming year. The Listowel…
Laundry business a way for new Canadians to find employment
The laundry business was a significant part of the Chinese community in North America during the mid to late 1800s and into the early 1900s.
Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton
The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
Chepstow card scores
CHEPSTOW - Scores for the Young at Heart euchre and solo games at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall.
