GREY-BRUCE - With the holiday season approaching, Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is urging residents to take steps to protect their health and reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.
Community shines for 20th annual Toys For Tots Drive
WALKERTON - It truly is the season of giving, and the Walkerton community has once again proven its incredible generosity.
Festive RIDE campaign results in 150 impaired charges across region
LONDON - Members of West Region Ontario OPP took nearly 150 impaired drivers off the province’s roads after the third week of the 2025 OPP Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign.
Legion urges members to renew and take advantage of perks
WALKERTON - Branch 102 Walkerton Legion has announced three free annual memberships drawn during the Early Bird Renewal Campaign. September winner was Marlene Bennington, October: Mark Meyer and November: Bob Watson.
Crokinole and potluck meal at Chesley Firehall
The Dec. 10 crokinole session at the Chesley Firehall included a potluck meal.
Rae announces $125,000 to support first responders’ mental health
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced that as part of the Ontario government’s $32 million investment through the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) program local emergency services will be receiving funding to help provide specialized supports
Rotary Club welcomes new member
At the Dec. 4 Walkerton Rotary meeting club members were pleased to welcome the newest member, Julia Stein, and induct her into the club.
Chepstow card results
CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart Card scores at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall for Monday Dec. 15.
Philanthropist donates $250,000 to Humane Society’s Better Together Campaign
KITCHENER - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) recently announced a $250,000 contribution from philanthropist, Mike Schout, in support of the Better Together campaign.
The poinsettia – a Christmas tradition
Season’s Greetings! This column is usually reserved for native plants and animals, but dare we divert our attention to a plant we all enjoy at this time of year – the poinsettia!
Walkerton Senior card players enjoy festive meal at Sacred Heart Church
WALKERTON - Following a festive meal on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Sacred Heart Church, the Walkerton Seniors enjoyed euchre and solo.
More X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign donations
X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign ‘buy-a-bone’ initiative receives more big donations from community.
Walkerton Durham Street bridge to temporarily reopen with both lanes
WALKERTON - The Durham Street Bridge on Bruce Road 4 in Walkerton will temporarily reopen to two-lane traffic on Dec. 19.
Rae announces over $700,000 to support police, mental health services
PERTH-WELLINGTON - On Dec. 11, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, shared a release detailing a provincial government investment of over $700,000 to support local police services with their unique, community focused programs.
Stratford, Perth County Community Foundation opens recruitment for new board directors
STRATFORD - The Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation (SPCCF) is inviting qualified and community-minded individuals to apply for positions on its board of directors.
