A local initiative kicked off last week to support Huron County newcomers from Ukraine and other parts of the world.
Libro donates $20,000 to Northern Huron Connection Centre
Libro Credit Union has provided $20,000 to the United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC) project in Wingham.
Lions make donation to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation
The Wingham Lions Club recent hosted a barbecue at Foodland to raise funds for the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation. The event was success, raising $2,000 for the Foundation and its Radiothon goal. On Oct. 12, the Lions Club presented the Foundation with the donation. Pictured, from left: Li
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon raises $364,000
The CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon event has a strong tradition of generating fundraising dollars in support of local hospitals, and this year was no exception.
OFA VIEWPOINT: OFA and local federations invest in road safety
It’s fall in Ontario and harvest is in full swing on farms across the province. It’s an important time of year for farmers as it’s when we bring in the crops we’ve been nurturing all season long and prepare our fields and farms for the winter season.
Medical issues seem to dominate
It’s been a busy two weeks. Currently, I do not drive so most of my appointments require my wife to drive. Since most of my specialists are in London, which is at least an hour drive, she drives a lot and gets exhausted by driving. A superb caregiver!
Westfield students learn lacrosse
On Oct. 12-13, members of ‘Spartan Lacrosse’ visited North Perth Westfield Elementary School and led 15 classes on a mini lacrosse workshop. Students learned about the history of lacrosse and its ties to Indigenous culture, while the leaders emphasized the importance of education in following one’s
Listowel Run For Health raises $3,000
New U Personal Training Studio hosted the inaugural Listowel Run for Health on Oct. 15, raising $3,000 for the ALS Society of Canada. Pictured are highlights of the event, which included both a longer adult run and a one-kilometre children’s run.
Listowel Kin Cares Youth Group holds first meeting
The Kin Cares Youth Group held its first meeting at the Listowel Kin Station on Oct. 6. The group discussed ideas for fundraisers, future projects and volunteer opportunities. 25 eager students attended the inaugural youth group meeting and look forward to making positive changes in the community.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Morley’s unpublished history of Perth County
This is week 40 of a series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week’s treasure is an unpublished history of Perth County created by school teacher and poet, E. Lillian Morley (1891-1975).
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