HURON/PERTH – Huron Perth Public Health staff will take a closer look at technology use and its health impacts following a wide-ranging discussion by the board of health about cellphones, social media and screen time among youth.
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Joel Pletch named Home Hardware best young retailer in central Canada
WALKERTON – Joel Pletch, dealer-owner of Walkerton Home Hardware, has been named Best Young Retailer, Central Region, in Home Hardware’s 2026 “Proud of My Home” Achievement Awards.
Howick approves additional $43,000 for purchase of used pumper-tanker
HOWICK – An additional $43,000 (plus unrecoverable HST) from the fire department reserve has been approved by council here for the purchase of a used pumper-tanker at its Sept. 15 meeting.
County flags at half-mast for former Ellice Township Reeve
STRATFORD – Perth County council held a moment of silence in remembrance of the late Reeve of the former Ellice Township, Fred Knechtel.
In Line Family Chiropractic team collects school supplies for WDCS
WALKERTON – In Line Family Chiropractic clients and team members have stepped up once again, generously collecting approximately $600 worth of school supplies to support Walkerton District Community School.
Finding other kids to play with besides the bully
The insanity continues – Canada is apparently at war, but at the same time, not at war.
Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 24 Turnbacks
From Sept. 22, 1993.
Writer questions development’s funding, housing wait list, eligibility criteria, et al
Dear Mayor Peabody and Members of Council, I am writing regarding the groundbreaking on the new 41-unit residential building at 85 Eastridge Road, reported in the press ahead of Monday’s ceremony.
County and SON hold memorable third annual joint meeting
WAKERTON – The third annual joint meeting between the council of the County of Bruce, and the councils of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Neyaashiinigmiing) and the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation who, together, make up Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), took place on July 31.
Library welcomes ‘Great Canadian Baking Show’ star for Culture Days
WALKERTON – Bruce County Public Library is set to welcome Niv Menon-Saberi, a former contestant on The Great Canadian Baking Show, for a special Culture Days event in Port Elgin next month.
New system could reduce fire calls, allow better prioritizing of medical calls
WALKERTON – On Oct. 14, the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) will be implemented through the London Central Ambulance Communications Centre.
Commemorative veterans crosswalk approved for Elizabeth St. East
LISTOWEL – A divided North Perth council selected to proceed with a commemorative veterans crosswalk, despite staff’s recommendation that the implementation could interfere with the existing construction on Elizabeth Street East, as well as the need for a policy to implement specialized crosswalks.
Hydro One – bringing power to IPM 2026
WALKERTON – The first physical indicator for the location of IPM 2026 was the large sign just west of Walkerton. The second indicator that the event was beginning to take shape was the appearance of hydro poles and lines during the latter part of August.
South Bruce wraps up summer recreation season as Teeswater arena returns to ice
TEESWATER – South Bruce’s recreation department wrapped up a busy summer with more than 200 day campers, nearly 300 swimming lesson participants and a repaired arena floor in Teeswater, which is now ready for the return of ice.
MacPherson leads Chepstow Euchre
CHEPSTOW – Alec MacPherson took top score in Euchre at the Young at Heart Euchre and Solo Club meeting earlier this month.
