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The history of E.S. Keeler shoes
Shoes have long been an essential article of clothing. The first census in what is now Canada was conducted in 1666. It shows 20 shoemakers serving a population of 3,512 European settlers.
MacLeod, Sleightholm tie at Teeswater crokinole
TEESWATER - Crokinole scores were competitive on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Teeswater Town Hall.
Medication-return campaign underway
GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health has dropped the puck on another campaign with the Owen Sound Attack and Rexall Pharma Plus, aimed at raising community awareness about how to safely dispose of expired and unused pills, tablets, and other medications.
Chair Thomson and Vice-Chair Johnstone acclaimed for a sixth term
CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board’s (BWDSB) leadership remains unchanged following annual trustee elections.
Listowel Agricultural Hall hosts Women of Distinction Awards
LISTOWEL - North Perth Women of Distinction Awards were presented at the Blue Jeans & Bling event held on Nov. 8 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.
Search warrant in Huron East; driver charged in fatal collision
An investigation conducted by officers from Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, a weapon, and offence-related property.
Public assistance leads to arrest in Milverton
PERTH EAST - Police have arrested one individual on a warrant following a report of a suspicious person in Milverton on Nov. 13, a police report confirms.
Four county region now has lowest unemployment rate in Ontario: labour market planning board
WALKERTON - Employment in this region increased by 6,400 (3.9%) in October, with gains in full-time employment (3.5%; 4,700) as well as in part-time employment (6%; 1,700).
Monkton resident celebrates $900,000 win
TORONTO - Cash Goodyer of Monkton is celebrating after winning $900,000 with The Bigger Spin Instant game (Game #3155).
Second Hand Rose donates $10,000 to Saugeen Hospice
Saugeen Hospice received a significant financial lift recently, with a $10,000 donation from the team at Second Hand Rose.
Thousands of nativities, largest display of its kind in the world
WALKERTON - The tour of Thousands of Nativities will again be in Walkerton this year from Nov. 20-30.
Humane society launches holiday campaign
STRATFORD - As the holiday season approaches, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) has launched its annual Hope for the Holidays campaign.
Two injured in area collision
BROCKTON – A stretch of Highway 9 between Bruce Road 20 and Moscow Sideroad was closed for several hours following a serious single vehicle collision on Nov. 12.
Body-worn cameras now in use by South Bruce OPP
BRUCE COUNTY - The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is now equipped with body-worn cameras (BWC).
