The Community Foundation Grey Bruce is congratulating 35 organizations that are receiving grant dollars through the fall community grants and 2023 capital grant applications; $191,000 will support charitable programs and capital projects right across the region this fall and into 2024.
Formosa Country Christmas set for Nov. 30 to Dec. 3
Santa’s elves have been working tirelessly throughout the hamlet of Formosa, getting ready for the big drive-through Christmas light show – Formosa Country Christmas – Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Going to school in the bush
At one time there were hundreds of one-room schools across Bruce County.
Cargill District Community Foundation disburses $50,000 to local groups
The Cargill District Community Foundation recently announced that the 2023 fall disbursements have been completed.
Teeswater Medical Centre receives two donations
Two local businesses – McDougall Energy Inc. and Montgomery Industrial Services – have made substantial donations to the Teeswater Medical Centre building project.
COVID, flu vaccines now available in Huron-Perth
As of Oct. 30, the COVID-19 XBB vaccine and the influenza vaccine (“flu shot”) are available to everyone aged six months and older.
Church group makes donation to Listowel Salvation Army
The Britton WMS group of Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel, knit and donated 350 cotton dishcloths to the Listowel Salvation Army Family Services. A dishcloth is put in each box they pack for Christmas. Pictured with the donation on Sunday, Nov. 19 are, from left: Ethel Corry, Hannah Thompson, Shir
An old, yet new commandment
1 John 2:7-8 says, “Dear friends, I am not writing a new commandment for you; rather it is an old one you have had from the very beginning. This old commandment – to love one another – is the same message you heard before. Yet it is also new. Jesus lived the truth of this commandment, and you also a
Santa Claus is comin’ to Perth County…
At this time of year, we begin to see a great increase in holiday preparations and celebrations.
Funding shortfall to affect Huron Perth Public Health programs, services in 2024
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will be restructuring its programs and services effective January 2024 to address a challenging budget shortfall.
Circle K named Business of the Year
Three Circle K locations owned by best friends Gurpreet Singh and Harpreet Singh captured the top award at the 2023 Spirit of Success Awards Gala, an annual business awards event hosted by the Huron Chamber of Commerce – Goderich, Central and North Huron last night.
Veteran drops puck for ceremonial face-off at Cyclones game
Canadian Forces veteran Scott Stevens drops the ceremonial puck between Listowel Cyclones captain Carter Coombs and Fort Erie Meteors captain Rylan Masterston prior to their GOJHL matchup on Nov. 10 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
OEHL names first commissioner
The Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) announced Rick Richardson as the league’s first commissioner on Nov. 1.
UW Social Research & Planning Council announces new living wage for region
Living Wage Week in Ontario ran Nov. 6-12, and United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research & Planning Council (SRPC) has announced the new living wage of $22.75 an hour, up from $20.70 last year.
