The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.
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Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration
Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.
Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event
Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.
Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters
Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.
Volunteers recognized for efforts put into planning upcoming fair
MILVERTON - Every year the township of Perth East recognizes those volunteers who help the township in many ways, with programs to ensure the viability and to keep residents enjoying the lifestyle they have come to appreciate.
Anishinaabe art installation opens in Blyth ahead of documentary screening
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North Huron, Waste Management host open house explaining upcoming changes to local garbage and recycling programs
The Township of North Huron, in coordination with Waste Management (WM) and Circular Materials, is transitioning to wheeled carts with the rollout of the new automated collection beginning on July 21.
Sid Mansz the shoemaker saves the show
Local shoemaker Sid Mansz stepped up to save the show more than once. In 1955, a touring performance of Macbeth was on the eve of arriving in Stratford and the Canadian Players reached out to Mansz for help.
Learn, connect, and stay engaged this summer with the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth
The Alzheimer Society Huron Perth invites community members to stay connected, informed, and supported this summer through a variety of free educational programs and social opportunities designed for people living with dementia, care partners, families, and community members.
Countryside Meadows cuts ribbon on new Listowel subdivision
LISTOWEL - Those travelling Highway 23 North will no doubt see construction work beginning directly to the east.
Breakfast and big rigs
The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.
Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters
WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.
Councillor requests report on BYO alcohol permits for North Perth events
LISTOWEL - “I know some people might think negatively of this initiative, but I think we can treat adults like adults,” Coun. Marc Noordam said regarding the province’s bring-you-own-alcohol regulations under the Liquor Licence and Control Act.
Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it
I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.
Guelph unit hosts 30km Norwegian Foot March out of Linwood
Earlier this month the 11th Field Regiment’s third Annual Norwegian Foot March (NFM) started at the Linwood community centre bright and early and saw participants marching dozens of kilometres.

