KITCHENER - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) launched its Better Together Capital Campaign on Aug. 28, with a ground-breaking ceremony attended by community leaders and supporters. The six million dollar campaign, supported by both the City of Kitchener and the Cit
Pathway to the past: The history of Hardwood Haven
Since moving to Listowel when I was eight, I have always loved driving or walking by this beautiful home, and dreamed of going inside it. I was thrilled when, a few years ago, before it was sold, I had the opportunity to do just that. I had a lovely tour of the former Hardwood Haven Bed and Breakf
Rae: Eastdale school addition to be ready for fall session
LISTOWEL - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, recently announced that the new addition at Listowel Eastdale Public School will be welcoming new students in September for the 2024-25 school year.
Walkerton Clean Water Centre 11th annual Maintenancefest a success
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WOWC) hosted 100 participants for the two-day Maintenancefest event in Walkerton on Aug. 27 and 28.
Turnbacks – Wingham Advance Times August 28, 2024
Turnbacks - Wingham Advance Times August 28, 2024
HuronTel supports gives $75,000 to Wingham Hospital CT Scanner Campaign
Huron Telecommunications (HuronTel) has joined the ever-expanding group of supporters dedicated to bringing a new CT Scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital with a $75,000 pledge to the project.
Hutton Heights Community Church held third annual Vacation Bible School Day Camp, Aug. 6 to 9.
Children ages 4-12 were able to participate in games, crafts, songs, bible lessons, snacks, all related to the “Scuba” theme.
Wingham & District Hospital Foundation expands funding goal for Caring Together Campaign
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign set out in early 2024 with a goal of raising $2,500,000 to fund a CT Scanner and the associated renovations.
Avon Maitland school board welcomes new superintendent
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is welcoming Riley Culhane as he assumes the position of superintendent of education to fill the role of April Smith who is leaving at the end of August.
Serious, three-vehicle collision in Fordwich; attempted murder in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
A serious three-vehicle collision closed Fordwich Line at Perth Road 178 in the Township of Howick on Aug. 20.
West Nile Virus activity reported in Huron Perth
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after mosquitoes collected from traps in Stratford and southern Huron County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Wingham-native coaches medalist at Paris Olympics
Wingham native Doug Wood is an Olympic bronze medalist coach after Alysha Newman vaulted her way to the podium at a pole vaulting event at the Paris Olympics with a jump of 4.85 metres.
Grey Bruce Public Health: Increase in pertussis cases underscores importance of publicly funded vaccinations
GBHU – With cases of pertussis (whooping cough) on the rise in Ontario, including locally, Grey…
Impaired driver arrested after driving across lawn
SOUTH BRUCE – On Aug. 24, at 3:22 p.m., South Bruce OPP received about a motorist who had driven…
Stratford Symphony Youth Orchestra opens registration for fourth season
STRATFORD - The Stratford Symphony Youth Orchestra (SSYO) is thrilled to announce that registration for its fourth season is now open. As a proud member of the Stratford Symphony Orchestra family, the SSYO offers an enriching environment where young musicians can hone their craft and experience the