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County launches brochure for Local Food Week
STRATFORD - Perth County is celebrating Local Food Week (June 2–8) with the official launch of the 2025 Explore brochure.
Spinrite closes doors in Listowel after 73 years of manufacturing
LISTOWEL - A business that has long been associated with the identity of the town of Listowel, Spinrite announced on June 3 that it will be closing its doors locally.
Services planned for teacher and students from WDCS
BROCKTON - Funerals and memorial services have been scheduled for the teacher and four students from Walkerton District Community School, who died in a multi-vehicle collision on May 23.
The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released its annual report, The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024.
Paramedics honoured at Huron County Council
During the May 21 regular Huron County Council meeting, members and staff recognized several local paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.
Lions clean up park in Formosa
The Formosa and District Lions have been busy doing park cleanup for the past few weeks in order to be ready for the fist booking of the season.
Bruce Power donates to Community Living Wingham
Bruce Power recently donated $50,000 to Community Living Wingham and District to be used in the organization’s housing campaign.
The Carole King Songbook coming to Victoria Jubilee Hall
One of the most iconic albums of the twentieth century is at the forefront of the upcoming show at Victoria Jubilee Hall.
Lobb back as opposition critic for digital government
Local MP Ben Lobb was reappointed as the critic for digital government, with the added portfolio of artificial intelligence in Official Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre’s shadow cabinet.
Carter adds to fundraising tally
Peter Carter has been raising funds for the Alzheimer Societies of Huron-Perth and Grey-Bruce for over a decade, including during the COVID pandemic.
And life does carry on
My last few columns have lamented my lack of information regarding my health care.
Hanover Police Chief receives Coronation Medal
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal to Hanover’s Chief of Police, Chris Knoll.
Workplace incident results in death
On May 23, 2025, at approximately 6 a.m., South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services, and Brockton Fire and Emergency Services were called to an address along Concession 6 of Greenock (Chepstow) for a workplace incident.
Musical Muskrat Festival gets green light from council
The annual Musical Muskrat Festival will return to Wingham from June 13 - 14, and organizers say many fun activities are lined up again this year.
