STRATFORD – The City of Stratford will have a greener, more efficient, and user‑friendly transit system after a joint investment of more than $9.7 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
County hosting hazardous waste collection in Teeswater
TEESWATER – Bruce County will be hosting a hazardous waste collection at the South Bruce Public Works building in Teeswater.
Bruce County Museum to offer 10-week creative arts workshop for adults 55 and older this fall
BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will host a 10-week creative arts workshop for adults age 55 and older this fall. The workshop offers participants an opportunity to explore storytelling, acting, music and movement in a supportive and engaging environment.
Horse races, beaches draw crowds for 1926 civic holiday
Community gatherings were well attended in Perth County over the Civic Holiday weekend in 1926, although many took advantage of the day off to travel and relax at a nearby lakeshore.
OPP charge Hanover driver after head-on collision
BROCKTON – A Hanover resident has been charged with multiple impaired operation charges following a collision in Brockton.
Household food insecurity rising locally
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Public health units across the region are concerned about the growing number of households struggling to afford basic needs, including food.
Theft investigation in Listowel, OPP seeking Person of Interest
LISTOWEL – Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation to a theft that occurred July 26, around 11:30 a.m.
Pearson reappointed as local Source Water Protection committee chair
The Province of Ontario has reappointed Matt Pearson as the Chair of the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley (ABMV) Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (SPC).
Ontario accepting new applications for the Regional Development Program
MPP for Huron-Bruce Lisa Thompson, shared a press release on July 8 detailing the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade’s announcement that a new round of applications is now open for the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF).
Elementary School Fair moves to Thursday, ambassador’s speech focuses on theme
This year’s Elementary School Fair at the Belgrave Community Centre and surrounding greenspaces is set for Thursday, Sept. 17.
Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.
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Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post
Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.
Ottens says Return to Grace offers an authentic Elvis concert experience
Do you remember when you heard that Elvis Presley died? I was 15 and although it was shocking, I…
Cecil Conrad Eidt: a Perth County agricultural geneticist
The Eidt family has a long history in Perth County. While many members of the Eidt family have…
OPP lay over 1,800 speeding charges in traffic campaign across province, Perth County
LONDON – West Region members of the OPP laid 4,372 charges across 13 detachments during the Canada Day traffic campaign, with most charges laid for speeding.
