WALKERTON - At the Sept. 9 meeting of Brockton Council, Ken Brown, first vice-chair, and Ellie Locke, director of Saugeen Hospice Inc. provided council with an update on what’s happening as the fundraising campaign nears the long-awaited, crucial number where shovels can finally go in the ground.
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Kaswentha/Two Row Now and Falstaff Family Centre host Fall Feast; announce upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Day events
STRATFORD - A traditional Indigenous feast took place on Sept. 13 at the Falstaff Family Centre (FFC) to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNMI) people in Perth and Huron counties.
WDHF asks Brockton Council for $200,000 commitment for new X-ray equipment
WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation X-ray Suite Replacement Fundraising Committee, represented by foundation Executive Director Brittany Hawkins and fundraising Committee Chair Ryan Fullerton, made a presentation to council Sept. 9.
Hanover hospital welcomes inaugural Project SEARCH class
HANOVER - Hanover and District Hospital (HDH), in partnership with the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board and Bluewater District School Board has announced the launch of Project SEARCH at HDH.
Local car dealer receives highest industry honour
LISTOWEL - Local business-owner and Dealer Principal Brent Ravelle has received the highest honour for car dealers in the country.
God’s promise of closeness brings peace in troubling times
Life is filled with challenges, uncertainties, and moments when fear seems overwhelming. Yet, in…
Students flock to Belgrave for 103rd Elementary School Fair
The 103rd Elementary School Fair in Belgrave drew students from across northern Huron County including Brookfield Elementary School, Maitland River Elementary in Wingham and Hullett Central in Londesborough.
Clashes between Catholics and Protestants reach tipping point in mid-1800s
With large personalities steering the development of Stratford and Perth County in the 1840s,…
Walkerton church home to winner of Grey Bruce Pipe Organ of the Year
WALKERTON - When watching an award show, the biggest thrill often comes when the top category is announced, such as movie of the year or best new artist. The anticipation builds, the envelope opens, and the winner is revealed.
Listowel turnbacks, Sept. 18, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – David Carson Farms & Auctions acted as a layover facility for horses…
Rude classroom behaviour: take a deep breath and count to 10
There is new data to prove teachers are not imagining it – they really are seeing more rude behaviour in the classroom than was the case prior to the pandemic.
Suppressed fury
I was recently invited to participate in an op-ed campaign, which took my writing to a different…
Scholarship announced, camping proposed at Hayloft 2026
LISTOWEL - Ralph Spoltore, the proprietor of Spotty Dog Productions – the entity that presented the first Hayloft Music Festival – updated North Perth Council on Sept. 8.
Walkerton Capitals lose three pre-season games over weekend
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Capitals found themselves on the wrong side of the scoring leger in each of the team’s three pre-season games over the weekend. On Friday, the Capitals hosted Kincardine Bulldogs who downed the Capitals 9-4. Then, on Saturday, in Wellesley, the Capitals fell to the Wellesl
Eighth-place Tigers claim Huron County Fastball championship
The Brussels Tigers claimed the Huron County Fastball League championship over the weekend at Keterson Park in Mitchell.
