Submitted February 23, 2022Cartoons
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Wingham hospital receives grant from Royal Canadian Legion
The Wingham and District Hospital (WDH) Foundation is the recipient of a grant in the amount of $6,380 provided by the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation.
Formosa Lions gearing up for busy spring
Feb. 9 saw President Jim Batte welcome the Formosa Lions, the Formosa Swans and their partners to the Formosa Hall for the Formosa Lions Valentine dinner meeting.
Local library patrons get crafty for Valentine’s project
With the province under public health restrictions, staff at Bruce County Public Library’s Walkerton branch decided to bring some Valentine’s spirit to the residents at the Brucelea Haven long-term care home in Walkerton.
Chepstow Lions Club member presented with award
Lion Paul Zister (left) of the Chepstow Lions Club was the recipient of the Lions Foundation of Canada Fellowship Award for his many years of dedicated service in organizing the Chepstow Lions Walk for Guide Dogs each year, which has raised thousands of dollars for Guide Dogs. Lion Paul is more tha
Walkerton Legion meetings back on track
President Rose Austin has announced that monthly general membership meetings will resume on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the hall. Legion general meetings will follow the COVID protocols in effect at the time.
Flip the switch
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD as it’s referred to, is a form of depression that occurs during the fall and winter months when there is less light. One of the main treatments for SAD is phototherapy, or light therapy, which uses light to provide healing and reduce the condition’s symptoms.
Perth-Wellington to receive rural high-speed internet boost
As part of the Ontario government’s plan to connect every community to high-speed internet by the end of 2025, more than 750 homes, farms and businesses in Perth and Wellington counties will gain access to fast, reliable broadband this year.
Organization celebrates 125 years of supporting, inspiring women
One of the longest-standing sisterhoods in the world, founded in Ontario and now worldwide, is celebrating a major milestone.
Trillium Insurance certifies as Living Wage Employer
Trillium Mutual Insurance is the latest North Perth business to certify as a Living Wage Employer.
Fifty Archives Treasures: A little piece of Livingstone from Listowel
After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives continues to house an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from not only Perth County, but around the world.
Huron County Library receives prestigious award for Digitized Newspaper project
The Huron County Library has received a prestigious award for its Huron County Digitized Newspaper project.
Support for ‘Freedom Convoy’ in Wingham
A group of people supporting the “Freedom Convoy”, which has set up in downtown Ottawa, travelled through the region last weekend. On Feb. 5 a group of protestors gathered in Kincardine before rolling out and traveling through Goderich and Clinton before completing their trip in Wingham.
