On Feb. 7, Enbridge Gas, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) announced they are working to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
Organizers opt to delay Canadian Dairy Expo once again until 2023
The management at CDX along with a steering committee made up of exhibitors, sponsors, producers, vets and AG marketers have made the decision to cancel the CDX 2022 and defer to April of 2023.
Perth County approves 2022 budget in principle
At its regular meeting on Feb. 3, Perth County council adopted the 2022 capital and operating budgets in principle following budget presentations from staff.
Province announces $1 million for ag, horticultural societies
The Ontario government has announced $1 million in funding to support the province’s agricultural and horticultural societies who continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Atwood Lions donate $25K to Elma Township Public School playground project
Elma Township Public School is closing in on its $140,000 goal for rebuilding two sets of playground equipment at the Newry site, thanks to many local contributions from businesses, organizations and individuals. The Atwood Lions Club was the most recent contributor, allocating $25,000 towards the c
Fifty Stratford-Perth Archives Treasures: The Monteith Collection
In the fourth week of the continuing series that celebrates the 50th year of the Stratford-Perth Archives and the treasures within, we feature the scrapbooks from the Monteith Collection.
It’s boiling in January
Every day we wake up on this earth, we are given an opportunity to work on the unfinished project that is living the life of a decent human.
OTF grant supports technology upgrades at BBBS Listowel
In 2020, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel and District received a $7,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to upgrade the agency’s technological resources.
Abide in Him
John 15:5 – “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing” (NLT).
Fifty Archives treasures: Ubelacker Glass Plate Photo Negative Collection
After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from not only Perth County, but around the world.
Nominate inspiring women in your community
Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey will be partnering with County of Bruce’s Business to Bruce for the annual International Woman’s Day Celebration on Tuesday, March 8.
Applications open for 2022 Summer Company program
Bruce County is now accepting applications for this year’s Summer Company program.
Bruce County administration buildings, museum reopen
On Monday, Jan. 31, Bruce County administration buildings in Walkerton, Kincardine, Port Elgin, and Wiarton welcomed the public back for in-person service.
Survey: Help plan Bruce County’s electric vehicle charging network
Bruce County and key regional partners are developing a preliminary regional electric vehicle charging network strategy and are exploring ways to support more people travelling to, and within, our area in an electric vehicle (EV).
