United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is giving Perth-Huron residents a new opportunity to speak up for community housing.
International Overdose Awareness Day – August 31
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is recognized each year on Aug. 31. It is a time to honour the lives lost to overdose, to support those grieving, and to take action to prevent drug overdoses.
Victim loses $95K in cryptocurrency scam
On Aug. 26, the South Bruce OPP were dispatched to an address in Kincardine, where an individual reported being victim of a fraud.
Walkerton Clean Water Centre hosts Maintenancefest
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) hosted more than 60 operators of drinking water systems across Ontario for the annual Maintenancefest Aug. 26 and 27.
County reflecting on residential school impacts throughout autumn
BRUCE COUNTY - Throughout the month of September, a variety of events, ceremonies and actions across Bruce County are leading up to Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.
Walkerton Senior card results
WALKERTON - Euchre was enjoyed on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at the Walkerton Library.
Brad Wilken Memorial event raised over $13,000 for Saugeen Hospice
CARGILL - Organizers say this year’s annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise was a resounding success, with new elements to add to the event’s success.
$10,000 donation towards X-Ray Suite
Barbara Vandenbor presents Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite Replacement fundraising committee with a $10,000 donation.
A new school year, a new musical for HCP
HANOVER - The Hanover Community Players (HCP) held their first read-through and rehearsal this past Tuesday.
Walkerton skater Josie Girodat attains Gold Level Freeskate
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) is celebrating a historic milestone as local skater Josie Girodat has officially achieved her Gold Level Freeskate Assessment, a feat not accomplished at the club in over 22 years.
Perth County Beef Farmers set to hold annual barbecue
MILVERTON - The Perth County Beef Farmers are busy putting the finishing touches on their beef barbecue dinner taking place on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Milverton Agri Centre (MAC) located at 17 Pierson Street in Milverton.
South Bruce OPP investigating fatal Aug. 28 collision near Elmwood
ELMWOOD - Bruce Road 10 between Concession 4 and Concession 6 has reopened following a fatal motor vehicle collision.
County set to host inaugural cultural symposium Oct. 8
CHESLEY - Join Bruce County representatives for the first ever cultural symposium, on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chesley Community Centre.
United Way encourages residents to sign Speak Up for Community Housing petition
STRATFORD - United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is giving Perth-Huron residents a new opportunity to speak up for community housing. Locals can visit the United Way website to sign a petition encouraging the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario to invest in new community housing in the region.
Heritage homes and inhabitants: part 1
This article begins a short series of articles that will share the brief histories of some of Listowel’s historic homes and a bit about some of the families who lived in them.
