Witches, ghosts, carved pumpkins, and scary black cats are what we think of this time of the year as Halloween approaches. Maybe you are going to get dressed up to go trick-or-treating or to host a party.
Pieces of the Past
A history of the Listowel Standard and its publishers
The Listowel Standard was first published in February 1878.
Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 17, 2024 turnbacks
Frozen turkeys $0.89/lb;
Listowel Banner – Turnbacks, October 9, 2024
Turnbacks from this week in Listowel Banner history.
Invitation to ‘42 ‘At Home’ party recent Archives’ acquisition
A recent donation to Stratford-Perth Archives from the Gordon family included this invitation from August 1942.
Wingham Turnbacks – October 10, 2024
Turnbacks for the Wingham Advance Times, Oct. 2024
Pathway to the Past: Local healthcare history
It’s October. A season of falling leaves, cooler temps, cozying up with a good book and warm drink, and the Healthcare Heroes Radiothon. Now entering it’s 23rd year, I thought this would be a fitting time to delve into a little bit of the history of healthcare and hospitals in North Perth.
Pieces of the Past: Revisiting the Milverton Sun
One of the local newspapers that you can now access from home via the Stratford-Perth Archives Digital Newspaper Database at vitacollections.ca/s-pacollections/search is the Milverton Sun from 1891 to 1919. Later issues are available on microfilm in the Archives’ Reading Room.
Wingham and Area Historical Society on the Goderich Salt Mines
Some may know that the salt mine in Goderich is the largest underground one in the world. But, did you know that between 1866 and 1886, there were 25 other salt-producing facilities in Huron County, including one at Wingham?
Wingham Advance Times’ Sept. 19, 2024 turnbacks
1924 - The Bluevale School Fair was a grand success in point of exhibits, attendance and receipts.
Walkerton Herald-Times’ Sept. 19, 2024 turnbacks
Bruce County has been described as a unique region of Ontario, a combination of human, natural and physical resources, to 24 British investors during a $23 million investment tour of South Bruce last week;
Release of Stratford-Perth Archives’ Digital Newspaper Database
Stratford-Perth Archives is excited to announce a new way to access local historic newspapers. You…
Bruce County Memories: When Bruce County women went to war
Few realize that Bruce County women served in key roles during wartime.
Listowel Banner Sept. 19, 2024 turnbacks
2014 - Avon Maitland District School Board approved the $14.5 million tender for the construction of a new school, which was later named Westfield Elementary School.
United Way’s North Perth campaign kick off set for Sept. 13
The beginning of September means back to familiar routines for many people, but the change in the calendar also means the return of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s annual campaign.
