There was a huge parade of honking vehicles last weekend led by “Grand Marshall” Bud Dodds to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Doc and Eleanor McLeod of Walkerton. Congratulations!
Perth County Tourism hosting ‘Tastings on the Trail’ event on the G2G Rail Trail
Perth County Tourism is hosting a Tastings on the Trail event on the Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail this Saturday, Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Walkerton Clean Water Centre creates fact sheet to help water professionals deal with ‘forever chemicals’
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has added a new fact sheet and resources on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water systems to its Drinking Water Resource Library.
Grey-Bruce COVID assessment centres announce holiday Monday hours
The COVID-19 assessment centres at Grey Bruce Health Services (GBHS) in Owen Sound and South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) in Kincardine will remain open on the Civic Holiday (Monday, Aug. 2) by appointment.
Bruce County administrative buildings now open for in-person appointments
On Monday, July 26, Bruce County administrative buildings in Walkerton, Kincardine, Port Elgin, and Wiarton began to welcome the public back for in-person appointments.
Walkerton Legion draws are back on track
Last Saturday, the Walkerton Legion held its first Meat Draw in a long, long time.
Huron Clean Water Project now accepting applications
The Huron Clean Water Project is a fund that supports water quality projects in Huron County. In 2021, the County of Huron allocated $450,000 in funds for water quality projects by Huron County residents, landowners, and community groups.
McCutcheon joins hole-in-one club
The Listowel Golf Club welcomed another member to the hole-in-one club last week. Jim McCutcheon scored his ace on July 22 on No. 8 Millennium.
Pieces of the Past: Fondly remembering local Wintario windfalls
Wintario was the first lottery game offered by the Ontario Lottery Corporation in Ontario. Starting in May 1975, it was conceived by the Government of Ontario to raise money for worthwhile community projects.
Cartoon – July 28, 2021
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Police say driver abandoned vehicle after striking hydro pole
South Bruce OPP continues to investigate a fail to remain single motor crash that took place in the morning of July 11 near Mildmay.
Transformation begins with struggle
I recently learned that when a butterfly is struggling to get out of the cocoon and you cut the cocoon, or in some way try to help it out, the butterfly dies. It has to be left to struggle because the struggle to escape the cocoon forces blood into its wings so it can spread them and be able to fly.
Province scaling back visitor restrictions at long-term care homes
Residents living in long-term care facilities across the province will soon be able to see more of their loved ones.
Fire safety also applies to cottage, trailer and RV this summer
As the end of another long school year comes to an end and the temperature continues to rise, I know a lot of us have been catching ourselves daydreaming about our fun-filled summer plans.
Hands on future
The fingerprints of those who serve their community long outlast an earthly life. Service of community is not constrained by geography or population, by amount given or time sacrificed.
