At a recent meeting, Zone Chair Lion Travis Teed inducted three new members into The Lions Club of…
Walkerton senior card results
WALKERTON - Euchre results for May 7 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library were Deb Cassidy 73, Doug Fleet 73 and Marg Weber 67. Florence Daniel was low. Draw winners were Judy Peeling, Tom Wolfe and Don Harvey.
Huron, Perth counties launch new mental health crisis support pathways
According to Statistics Canada (2023): Approximately 12 individuals die by suicide each day, translating to around 4,500 lives lost annually.
Medical students experience rural life during Discovery Week
Medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham & District Hospital during Discovery Week 2025.
Babies, children under five can now receive measles vaccines earlier
GREY-BRUCE - Ontario’s chief medical officer of health is recommending families in western Ontario, including in Grey-Bruce, seek earlier measles vaccination for babies and children under five as the area continues to record cases of the airborne virus.
In and around local bakeries through Perth County’s history
Bakeries have been a growing part of Canadian communities since the early 1900s. According to the…
John Diefenbaker school victorious at third-annual NII Science Olympics
HANOVER - Victory belongs to Hanover’s John Diefenbaker Senior School (JDSS), as four students emerged triumphant at this year’s Science Olympics—hosted by the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII)—mastering a series of inventive science-based tasks and earning top honours at Friday’s competition.
Indigenous Student Forum 2025 held at Outdoor Education Centre
BRUCE COUNTY - A bit of rain and cloud cover could hardly hamper student engagement at this year’s Indigenous Student Forum at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre.
Bursaries, scholarships support tomorrow’s farmers
Agriculture is arguably among the most important industries we have. Not only is it one of the…
Atwood United Church hosts multiple fundraising events
ATWOOD – The Atwood United Church has been busy with fundraising events this past month with the…
Wightman Telecom donates to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation
LISTOWEL – Wightman Telecom recently made a donation to the Listowel Memorial Hospital…
Jan’s Danceshop students showcase talents at several local events
WALKERTON - Stepdance students of Janice Ballagh “Jan’s Danceshop” have been very busy over the last couple of weeks entertaining and competing. The “Danceshop” showcased their talents at the Belmore Syrup Festival.
Emergency services respond to May 12 drowning in Saugeen River
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - On May 12, at 1:31 p.m., South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services and the Arran-Elderslie Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a person in distress in the Saugeen River in Paisley.
Oasis 50/50 Raffle Launches to Support the Humane Society of KWSP
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) recently launched an Oasis 50/50 Raffle.
OPP share statistics of 382 fatal road collisions in 2024, outline causes ahead of road safety week
Ahead of national Canada Road Safety Week, running May 13-19, the OPP are reporting that the vast majority of the 382 road users who died on OPP-patrolled roads in 2024 had their lives cut short because of careless decisions and actions behind the wheel and in passenger seats, a press release states
