Hospitals in Perth-Wellington are set to receive over $3.9 million in funding, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced last week.
Fresh, new chapter beginning for Stratford-Perth Pride
Pride in Perth County has a new name and look.
Archives announces new digitized collection addition coming soon through ‘Families of Perth County’
A significant addition is coming soon to the Digitized Collections section of the Stratford-Perth Archives website. ‘Families of Perth County’ is a project that aims to locate, preserve and share photographs and associated documents related to the lives of several Perth County families.
Optimist Club supports snack program at Howick school
The Howick Optimist Club recently received a request to assist with funding the snack program at the Howick Central Public School. Club members believe this is a very worthwhile program and agreed to help.
Wingham Golf and Curling Club receives donation from Howick Mutual Insurance
Howick Mutual Insurance recently donated $4,200 towards the Wingham Golf and Curling Club’s rock refurbishment project. “The donation of $4,200 will help us provide great curling to our members, expand our junior curling program and continue to hold elite curling events at our club,” wrote the club
Almost Famous Players receive donation
Assassinating Thomson lead, Bruce Horak, is pictured presenting a cheque to Kathy Herd of the Almost Famous Players on the final day of his performance. During Horak’s performance, he simultaneously paints a portrait of the audience. These funds were raised from auctioning his art after every single
Celebrate the bounty of our sector this Ontario Agriculture Week and beyond
Since 1998, our province has recognized Ontario Agriculture Week as the opportune time to celebrate our dynamic industry and the millions of acres tended to by our farmers, the abundance of food produced by the agri-food sector, the Ontarians our industry employs, the rural communities we support an
Favourable commodity price and interest rates fuel farmland market
Strong commodity prices combined with low interest rates continue to sustain farmland value increases in most parts of Canada, according to a mid-year review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
Police reminding drivers to share road with farm equipment
An increasing number of farmers are operating from more than one site, which increases the amount of time that farm vehicles are on the road. With harvest season upon us, you can expect to encounter farm equipment on the roadway as you drive through southern Bruce County.
‘Safety trumps privacy’: experts say vaccine policies generally aren’t a violation of rights
When it comes to businesses implementing mandatory vaccination policies, experts say safety outweighs privacy in the context of the pandemic.
Kinloss Tract temporarily closed for timber harvesting operations
Please take notice that one of the Kinloss Tracts, located northeast of Lucknow, will be closed for a few weeks for timber harvesting operations, beginning Sept. 30.
Adopt-a-Highway program returns to Bruce County
Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department is pleased to announce the return of the Adopt-a-Highway program.
Volunteers prep for upcoming curling season in Walkerton
Volunteers spent Sunday afternoon preparing the curling arena for the upcoming season at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club. The past two curling seasons were altered or interrupted by COVID-19 restrictions put in place by the province. With all curlers needing to be double vaccinated, along with a
Walkerton FC thanks three long-time members for their contributions
Three long-time members of Walkerton FC are leaving the club – Jeff Roberts – past president for many years, and coach; Steve Cobean – referee co-ordinator, Lakeshore Soccer League president and scheduler, coach, referee (he did the majority of this summer’s games); and Bettyanne Cobean – treasurer.
Province mandating long-term care staff be fully vaccinated by Nov. 15
The province has changed course on mandating vaccinations for seniors’ care workers in long-term care settings.
