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.
Avon-Maitland DSB seeks feedback on school climate
Parents/caregivers of students in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) are asked to complete an online survey to provide feedback about their school’s climate.
Huron Perth District Women’s Institute hosts Ladies Day Out
The Huron Perth District Women’s Institute hosted a Ladies Day Out on Nov. 9 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall, with 80 ladies in attendance.
An early hint for Christmas
With Thanksgiving, Halloween and Remembrance Day behind us, the holiday season will soon be upon us. And isn’t it always difficult to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list?
Needing help means you’re human
Her demeanor sank when she told me she had started anxiety meds. She looked at the floor and her shoulders slouched down as if she had somehow failed; like success would have been to avoid them, or not need them, and failure was to have to take them.
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary distribute proceeds of Strawberry Supper
The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary presented cheques to Saugeen Hospice and the Walkerton Food Bank with the proceeds from the group’s 2023 Strawberry Supper.
Diwali celebrated in Wingham
Pictured is Harpreet Singh showing one of the participants of the Diwali celebrations in Wingham on Nov. 5 how to don a turban. A total of 100 tickets were sold for the Diwali celebration at the Wingham Legion. The event featured Indian food, music, and Bhangra dancing. Attendees also learned about
Kinsmen, Music In The Fields donate $5,000 to Wingham hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation received a $5,000 donation from the Lucknow Kinsmen and Lucknow’s Music in the Fields toward its 2023 goal for the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. This gift means the Wingham hospital will have improved infection prevention technology for its operating r
St. Teresa School soccer teams have successful tournament
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, both the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams from St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Walkerton travelled to Hanover to compete at the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Soccer Tournament. The girls’ team and the boys’ team each played four fast-paced games, where they
Regional Trades Fair coming to Walkerton, Owen Sound
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is set to host two regional trade fairs during November.
WES for Youth Online receives grant to advance mental health e-counselling
WES for Youth Online, founded in Walkerton in 2012, has made significant progress and received notable support in its mission to provide free, professional e-counselling services to youth across the entire province of Ontario.
South Bruce residents tour OPG facilities
South Bruce community members toured Ontario Power Generation (OPG) facilities to learn about current storage and waste management processes for high-, intermediate-, and low-level nuclear waste on Friday, Oct. 27.
Volunteers needed for food drive
The Walkerton & District Food Bank is looking for a few more volunteers to help out during the annual CKNX Food Drive.
