PERTH COUNTY - Earlier this year, Stratford-Perth Archives launched a new newspaper database via the OurDigitalWorld website.
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Santa visits Monkton for annual parade
MONKTON - Santa Claus made a visit to Monkton on Dec. 7 for the community’s annual Christmas Parade.
Flag request delegation cut short by mayor
NORTH PERTH - A delegate to council was given three chances to stay on track, before Mayor Todd Kasenberg warned he was about to get the proverbial hook.
Christmas with the Salvation Army concert held at Trinity United Church
LISTOWEL - Christmas with the Salvation Army, a benefit concert for Salvation Army Community and Family Services was held at Trinity United Church in Listowel on Dec. 7.
Listowel Clinic has implemented new fees, clinic officials explain what this means for patients
LISTOWEL - Facing rising office expenses and government restrictions, Listowel’s Fisher Family Clinic (operated as a Family Health Organization, or FHO) is no longer able to provide certain services free of charge.
Council updated on Valleyside bluff erosion
BROCKTON - Just after Christmas, almost two years ago, Brockton council heard the preferred alternative recommendation for the eroding bluffs along the north side of the Saugeen River in Walkerton.
Perth County council votes to discontinue PC Connect Rural Route program
PERTH COUNTY - With a divided vote of 6-4, Perth County voted to discontinue the PC Connect Rural Route program as of March 31, 2025. The same day the program will complete its pilot project period.
Howick Council receives letter from MVCA, makes suggestions on improving naturalization in Gorrie
GORRIE - Council here received a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) dated Nov. 14 regarding its draft watershed strategy and naturalization plan for the Gorrie Conservation Area.
Continued monitoring anticipated option for Valleyside Drive slope concerns: Peabody
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody commented on a number of agenda items in an interview prior to the Dec. 10 municipal council meeting.
Mind boggling baseball math
Like baseball fans across the country, I watched the Jaun Soto stakes with great interest and an eye for the potential impact on our Blue Jays.
Fatal plow, vehicle accident occurs same day as Perth County declares significant weather event
PERTH EAST - One person has died following a motor vehicle collision on Dec. 5, the same day Perth County declared a Significant Weather Event.
100.1 The Ranch’s fifth Annual Food & Toy Corral a success
LISTOWEL - 100.1 The Ranch held its fifth Annual Food & Toy Corral Dec. 3-4 in downtown Listowel, where for 24 hours people dropped off non-perishables and toys to be delivered to local charities.
Howick Township to see updated fees and charges bylaw come 2025
HOWICK - When discussing the 2025 fees and charges update during staff reports at its meeting on Nov. 26, council here brought a few things to light.
Bruce Power pledges $1 million to support county affordable housing
BRUCE COUNTY – At the Dec. 5 meeting of Bruce County council, James Scongack, Bruce Power’s chief operating officer and executive vice-president, pledged $1 million for the county’s affordable housing program.
Walkerton Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary donate to hospital
WALKERTON - Doreen Weber of the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, recently presented Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation Executive Director Brittany Hawkins, with a $1,000 donation to the foundation.
