Barbara Vandenbor presents Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite Replacement fundraising committee with a $10,000 donation.
A new school year, a new musical for HCP
HANOVER - The Hanover Community Players (HCP) held their first read-through and rehearsal this past Tuesday.
Walkerton skater Josie Girodat attains Gold Level Freeskate
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) is celebrating a historic milestone as local skater Josie Girodat has officially achieved her Gold Level Freeskate Assessment, a feat not accomplished at the club in over 22 years.
Perth County Beef Farmers set to hold annual barbecue
MILVERTON - The Perth County Beef Farmers are busy putting the finishing touches on their beef barbecue dinner taking place on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Milverton Agri Centre (MAC) located at 17 Pierson Street in Milverton.
South Bruce OPP investigating fatal Aug. 28 collision near Elmwood
ELMWOOD - Bruce Road 10 between Concession 4 and Concession 6 has reopened following a fatal motor vehicle collision.
County set to host inaugural cultural symposium Oct. 8
CHESLEY - Join Bruce County representatives for the first ever cultural symposium, on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chesley Community Centre.
United Way encourages residents to sign Speak Up for Community Housing petition
STRATFORD - United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is giving Perth-Huron residents a new opportunity to speak up for community housing. Locals can visit the United Way website to sign a petition encouraging the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario to invest in new community housing in the region.
Heritage homes and inhabitants: part 1
This article begins a short series of articles that will share the brief histories of some of Listowel’s historic homes and a bit about some of the families who lived in them.
An inside look at the art of broom making
Though there are modern cleaning gadgets such as the “autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner” available now, the broom was, and still is, a household essential. And if you lived in Perth County in the early 20th century, there was a good chance your broom bore the mark of E.G. Crawford.
Funds raised, $8,700, given to three different charities
Keagan Engel, who owns Elora Road Meats, had a charity barbecue and raffle on July 12 at the butcher shop.
Local Catholic school board announces appointment of board chaplain
HURON-PERTH - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) recently announced the appointment of Deacon Dan McPhee as board chaplain, effective Sept. 2, 2025.
Bruce and Grey counties recognize Overdose Awareness Day
GREY-BRUCE - Bruce and Grey counties joined communities around the world in “painting towns purple” on Sunday, Aug. 31, for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).
Elma Avengers finish seventh in Canada at Manitoba tournament
MANITOBA - The Elma Avengers U15 Fastball team were in Winkler, Manitoba from Aug 12-17 for the U15 Canadian fast pitch championships.
Sacred Heart Parish Bazaar set for Sept. 10
MILDMAY - The arrival of September and back to school means the Mildmay Sacred Heart Parish Bazaar is right around the corner.
Run 4 Health committee receives multiple donations
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