TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Municipality of North Perth will have an efficient and sustainable…
Pieces of the Past
Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 13 Turnbacks
From November 8, 1989
North Perth resident touched by family connection to Dresden disaster
There are no ordinary people. Have you ever stopped to think about that? Every person has a unique story to tell, and these stories help us to shape our collective consciousness of what it means to be human.
Two families touched by war
Last month, my article included a short history of The Maples, a home built by J.C. Hay. While…
Charles Jackson: Canadian soldier, Stratford resident
Last year a descendent of the brother of Charles Jackson, a Canadian soldier who died in action…
Hobby historian discusses researching as a form of remembrance ahead of hosting seminar at Stratford-Perth Archives
Taking the act of remembrance into his own hands, Eric Edwards is hosting a seminar at the Stratford-Perth Archives on Nov. 11, where he will teach guests how to use First World War Canadian soldiers' service files, available online, to research veterans.
Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 6 Turnbacks
From November 2, 1988.
Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 30 Turnbacks
From Oct. 28, 1987
History of the numerous Halloween festivals held in Perth County
Halloween is fast approaching, so we hope your pumpkins are carved and your candy bowls are full!…
Listowel Banner turnbacks: Oct. 30, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The North Perth Fire Combat Team now officially stands with the best of the…
Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 23 Turnbacks
From Oct. 22, 1997
Ninteenth-century German immigrants made their mark in Perth County
In the 1830s, a large wave of settlers arrived in Perth County from Europe. These settlers hailed…
Thanksgiving in the past’s paper pages
Essential for many Thanksgiving celebrations is the turkey dinner which is served with a selection…
Listowel Banner turnbacks for October 16, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – Following the lowering of the Maitland River, the park has been a hive of…
Practical jokes, a whistling musician and the ‘Vine Pullers’: Campbell Cork journies into Wingham’s past
WINGHAM - The Wingham and Area Historical Society (WAHS) had a special visitor at its Oct. 1 meeting, bringing in local historian and author Campbell Cork to share some of his stories about the small rural town.
