LISTOWEL - On June 21, a crowd of about 100 friends, family and fellow residents gathered at Caressant Care retirement residence in Listowel to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Bernice Spittal. Relatives from as far as Chicago, Illinois and Fisherville, Ontario, were on hand to honor this wonderful l
Celebrating the Dominion of Canada (Canada Day)
On July 1, 1867 the three British North American provinces were united into the Dominion of Canada, this included the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. After Confederation, the country of Canada consisted of four provinces: Ontario and Quebec (formed through the splitting of what w
Community Foundation grants over $217,000 to regional charities
OWEN SOUND - Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) announced the 58 recipients of their Spring Community Grants. Over $217,000 was awarded in this round of community grants.
Final Walkerton Rotary draw for 2024-25
County Towne Players co-directors Adrianna Wilson and Diane Hodgson recently assisted Walkerton Rotarian Flo Gutscher with the Rotary Club’s final lottery draw for 2024-2025.
Humane society appeals for help
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) is calling on the community for urgent support after severe winter damage forced the organization to take swift action to rebuild the outdoor dog runs and infrastructure at its Stratford Centre.
Senior Legionnaires lineup ‘shows promise’ as season gets underway
After a long winter and challenging spring training, the Listowel Senior Legionnaires have recently kicked off their Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League (MOSBL) season.
‘The junior farmer is much in the fore today’
In July 1915, local papers published the Annual Report from Ontario Minister of Agriculture, James S. Duff.
The N.E.A.T. Club Members visit the Monkton Diner
Every week in the summer, the North Easthope Antique Tractor Club (N.E.A.T.) heads to different area locations to have breakfast with over 50 members in attendance. It is a fundraiser for the different locations they visit.
Elma Minor Ball marks annual Minor Ball Days June 20 – 21
There were two days packed full of games and fun for players and fans.
Perth County Celebrates opening of new courthouse entrance, admin offices
Following a council meeting yesterday, Perth County held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the new courthouse entrance and administrative offices.
Readers encouraged to celebrate abundance this summer
Sometimes I suffer from a truly first world problem – the problem of too much. I have too much to do. I have too much stuff. There is too much going on around me. By times, I feel overwhelmed and even a little cranky about it all.
HPPH urges residents to take precautions during hot, humid conditions
A multi-day heat event is expected this weekend, starting Sunday, June 22, 2025. Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to be prepared and to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run arrested in Walkerton
HANOVER - The Hanover Police Service has arrested 33-year-old Codie Bloom of no fixed address, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian.
Area youth arrested for break-in and theft
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - On June 20, South Bruce OPP were called to the scene of a break-in at a property along Bruce Road 17 in Arran-Elderslie.
Walkerton senior cards
WALKERTON - Seniors enjoyed euchre in the senior’s room at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, June 18.
