LISTOWEL - Local politicians and business leaders got a firsthand look at two homegrown success stories in Perth County on Thursday Nov. 19, with a tour of Energrow Inc. and Feige’s Gourmet Dressings.
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Donations for ‘Buy-A-Bone’ X-Ray campaign
Funds given to X-Ray Fundraising Committee Co-chair, including $3,000, $5,000 and $30,000 donations.
Annual Santa Brunch held in Cargill
Cargill’s Annual Santa Brunch was held at the Cargill Community Centre on Dec. 2.
Dallas Smith plays to sold out crowd at Wingham Town Hall Theatre
WINGHAM – The Wingham Town Hall Theatre hosted Dallas Smith and His Band on the evening of Nov.…
Howick deems woodchipper as surplus
HOWICK - At its Nov. 18 meeting, council here declared the township’s 2025 Vermeer BC1000XL diesel woodchipper to be surplus, and directed staff to proceed with the disposal by purchase and sale agreement with the Town of Minto.
Howick receives OMPF, OCIF increase
HOWICK - Council here pulled an item out of its consent agenda on Nov. 18 regarding Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) and Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) funding for 2026.
Blue Jeans & Bling raises $16,000
LISTOWEL - United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Blue Jeans & Bling occurred on Nov. 8, raising $16,000 in support of United Way Perth Huron (UWPH).
CWL hosts bake sale
The Catholic Women’s League hosted their annual bake sale at Walkerton Sacred Heart Church on Dec. 6.
Jim Bolton records high score at solo in Chepstow
The Young at Heart euchre and solo card scores for Monday Dec. 8, at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall.
Official Plan priority for returning county warden
BRUCE COUNTY - Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, and Don Murray, mayor of Huron Kinloss, have both been acclaimed to a second term as warden and deputy warden, respectively, of Bruce County for 2026, the final year in the four-year term before the next municipal election.
Upward trend continues in Bluewater EQAO results
CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) continues to see an overall upward positive trend in newly released standardized test results by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).
Optimist Club host Breakfast With Santa event in Walkerton
The Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Walkerton was filled with little ones, eager to whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa on Dec. 6 as the local Optimist Club hosted Breakfast with Santa.
WDCS first school to receive race car for new tri-school motorsports challenge
WALKERTON - The Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) became the first of three local high schools to receive its race car on Dec. 5 for a new regional competition that combines trades training with motorsports.
Foundation launches Angel Tree campaign to raise funds for fluoroscopy equipment
HANOVER - The Hanover and District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) is recently announced the launch of its annual Angel Tree Campaign, a cherished holiday tradition that invites the community to support local healthcare while sharing messages of gratitude, remembrance, and hope.
Fatality in Moorefield accident a Listowel resident; OPP seeking help identifying Persons of Interest in Listowel shoplifting; weapons charges in IPV case
Local fatality in morning collision MAPLETON TOWNSHIP – Wellington County OPP are investigating a…
