Susan Magwood, right, was the winner of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s 50/50 draw in February, winning $1,560. Mark Gaynor, chair of the Foundation, recently presented Magwood with her winnings, which she donated back to the Foundation.
Paisley Rotary Club donates to Walkerton hospital
The Paisley Rotary Club recently presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $10,000 donation. Pictured, from left: Paisley Rotary Club members Kerri Robinson, Wilson Gregg, Stewart Dudgeon, Paul Tully and Gary Colley, with Foundation Directors Andy Dales and Ryan Craig.
Blyth Festival’s 2022 season returns to the Harvest Stage
The Blyth Festival returns once again to present its 2022 season outdoors on the beautiful new Harvest Stage. Four Canadian productions will run in succession from June to September.
NMQG welcomes guest speaker Gloria Loughman from Australia
On Feb. 15, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) welcomed guest speaker Gloria Loughman, from Victoria, Australian.
March will be better
My last column dwelt on both self-care and self solve. Unfortunately, February was one heck of a month with too many doctor appointments.
March Break Broadway Boot Camps running in person
Calling all theatre fans ages nine to 18! Have fun and meet new friends during five days of performing arts training at Drayton Entertainment’s popular March Break Broadway Boot Camps, which will be held in-person at the brand-new Youth Academy.
HPPH provides update on Omicron wave, local vaccination opportunities
The COVID-19 Omicron wave continues to move through Huron-Perth, along with the rest of Ontario. The number of new infections, percent positivity of tests, hospitalizations, and outbreaks are declining.
Hoover’s Maple Syrup hosts first seasonal tapping ceremony, Feb. 25
The Waterloo-Wellington Local of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) held the First Tapping Ceremony of the 2022 season at Hoover’s Maple Syrup, just south of Listowel on Feb. 25.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Vera McNichol, renowned clairvoyant and Mystic of Millbank
This is the seventh week of a continuing series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week we feature the Vera McNichol fonds; Vera was a well-known clairvoyant based in Millbank. A clairvoyant is a person who has an ability to perceive even
Youth Curling in Wingham to continue through end of April
Youth Curling is a fun way to get exercise, skill-building experience, and to make new friends for 20 young curlers each week at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club. Assistance and instruction is offered by a dedicated group of eight adult volunteer curlers. The curlers were excited to learn last week
Wingham Lions Club inducts new member
Formosa & District Lions Club Member Jennifer Batte, Governor of District A-9 (left), attended a recent meeting of the Lions Club of Wingham where she inducted David Shaw (centre) as a new member of the club. Shaw who is well known for his many community activities in Wingham and area, was sponsored
Bruce County Public Library pilots borrow-by-mail service
The Bruce County Public Library is piloting a free borrow-by-mail service to community members who cannot visit a library branch for reasons relating to limited mobility or health concerns. Use of this new service may be time-limited or ongoing, depending on the specific needs of the borrower.
OLG promotion provides $1,389.26 for United Way Bruce Grey
OLG is providing $1,389.26 for United Way Bruce Grey.
