The cost of housing is top of mind for many, and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s Social Research & Planning Council (SRPC) wants to learn how individuals and families across the region are being affected.
More to some scrapbooks than just clippings
In 2014, Stratford-Perth Archives received a donation of a very interesting scrapbook. It was donated by Phyllis Davidson and had belonged to her mother, Caroline Rose (Suhr) Barbour.
Hanover Community Players make donation to food bank
The Hanover Community Players (HCP) presented the Salvation Army Food Bank with a sizeable donation on Jan. 17. The donation is a result of the $1 per adult ticket sold program HCP runs for all productions, both winter and spring. A total of $1,152 was available through patron support of Roald Dahl’
Mudmen return to Victoria Jubilee Hall on March 22
Mudmen, “Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors,” return to Victoria Jubilee Hall later this year.
Discover what Saugeen Municipal Airport is all about
When the Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA) is mentioned, people often say, “What airport? I didn’t know we had an airport around here.”
The enterprising women of Bruce County
For eight decades, two Bruce County women tirelessly sent daily weather reports to the national weather service.
Rotary Club holds third drawing of Walkerton Lottery
On Jan. 18, the Rotary Club conducted the third drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this round include Jacques Gosselin/Lannie Reid ($1,000), Ruth Hobley ($500), Dan Weber ($300), Alice Jackson ($250), George Holm ($200) and Mary Jane Sayles ($150). The draw was made by Rick Clayfield (seco
Walkerton Legion makes donation to curling club
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 Walkerton recently presented a cheque to the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club. Accepting the cheque on behalf of the curling club was Randy Purves. From the left are Jon Critchfield, Ron Lamont, Phil Englishman, Purves, Rich Henry, Rick Clayfield, and Wally Halliday.
U13C Predators have strong showing at Huntsville Girls Tournament
The U13 Central Perth Predators C girls participated in the Huntsville Girls Annual Hockey Tournament on Jan. 12-14. The team went 2-1 in round robin pool play, beating the Lindsay Lynx and Stittsville Rockets. Central Perth lost to the Orillia Hawks in its final round robin matchup, but advanced to
Pet peeves
Do you have any pet peeves? You know, those things that people do that get under your skin and annoy you. I believe I hear or experience pet peeves every day.
Shame and stigma
Friends, In his book entitled In Arabian Nights, author Tahir Shah wrote, “Stories are a communal currency of humanity.” In the sharing of stories we learn. Validate. Heal. Grow. And come together.
A brief history of Perth East’s Carthage
There are many rural villages throughout Perth County with rich histories. One of these villages is Carthage, which is located in the north part of Mornington Ward in Perth East.
Wingham Foodland donates tree sale proceeds to hospital
The festive spirit was alive and well at Wingham Foodland this holiday season. Bruce Armstrong and Betty Marshall, owners of Wingham Foodland, donated $3 from the sale of all Christmas trees to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation (WDHF). The promotion received such a positive response that Fo
Ontario Court of Justice sides with Saugeen Conservation in West Grey case
The Ontario Court of Justice in December 2023 ruled against a landowner in West Grey.
