Are you a contented person? What I mean by that is, does your soul have peace? Do you have an assurance that there is another who has your best interests in mind and will provide for you?
Fifty Archives Treasures: Peter Fryfogel and the Fenian raids war medal of 1866
After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of historical materials that are carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from Perth County and around the world. We are celebrating the Archives’ golden anniversary by highlighting 50 of our treas
Whitechurch ball team members gather for reunion
On June 25 at the Whitechurch Ball Park, some players from the 1962 team that won the All Ontario Grand Championship, coached by Joe Tiffin, along with players from other teams in the 1960s, got together to reminisce. Pictured, back row (from left): Wayne Todd, Ken Houston, Hugh Todd, Alan MacDonald
Couple donates $25,000 the BMG Community Centre renovation
The Inspiring Our Future Campaign is pleased to accept a $25,000 donation to support the major renovations of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC) from Joe and Deb Seili.
Life has not been easy
The last few weeks have been tough on me.
Ford holds first cabinet meeting of new term
Premier Doug Ford’s provincial cabinet of ministers met for the first time on June 29 in Toronto and included the re-appointed Minister of Agriculture, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, pictured left. Also pictured are Sylvia Jones (centre), minister of health and deputy premier, and Premier Doug Ford.
GBLIP resources supporting Ukrainian newcomers
Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP) has launched the Resources for Supporting Ukrainian Newcomers page on its website. These resources are in response to the community’s growing desire to support Ukrainians fleeing the war and help them to settle in our region.
Bruce County appoints new employment services manager
Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Stauch as its new employment services manager, effective July 25.
Hanover Community Players production underway
The Hanover Community Players have begun working on their December production with introductions, costume measurements and a read through for Oliver! – a major Broadway musical geared to add to the thrill of being in the newly renovated Hanover Civic Theatre. It’s an extremely large undertaking and
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre opens new diorama in honour of 80th anniversary of the Second World War
In honour of the 80th anniversary of the Second World War, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) has unveiled a new, finely detailed diorama depicting the major ways Canada contributed to the war effort.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Students at Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) noticed that, as a school, they generate a large amount of plastic waste from the packaging in their lunches. As a way to help save the plastic from ending up in landfills, ecosystems, and waterways, students in Mrs. Dietze’s environmental club
Community Living Walkerton’s multi-use community space reopens
On Monday, July 4, local MPP Lisa Thompson attended the grand reopening of Community Living Walkerton’s hub space.
Kempston & Werth sponsors free Friday matinees at Capitol Theatre
Kempston and Werth Realty Ltd. is sponsoring Friday matinees all summer long at the Capitol Twin Cinema in Listowel; admission is free for kids aged 3-13 from July 1 to Aug. 26. Co-owner Brady Werth commented, “We just wanted to help out our long-standing theatre after being closed during those hard
Crosby pots second career hole-in-one
Joe Crosby potted his second career ace and first at Listowel Golf Club on Wednesday, June 29. Crosby earned his hole-in-one on No. 7 Vintage.
PLAY REVIEW: Drayton Entertainment’s ‘Buying the Farm’ brings the country charm
The second show of the season at the Drayton Festival Theatre is a celebration of the theatre’s rural setting. Buying the Farm is a three-actor show that touches on some of the issues that modern farmers are dealing with right now.
