The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a $10,000 donation from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Charitable Foundation. Walkerton Legion Branch 102 President Rose Austin, far right, presented the donation to Hayley Wilhelm, WHDF coordinator, and WDHF director
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Brockton council continues budget talks
As budget deliberations continue in Brockton, the tax increase presently stands at 13 per cent but is most certainly going to change.
North Perth adopts Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter
In 2021, Perth County undertook a significant consultative process to develop a charter on diversity, equity and anti-racism. The county consulted with the public through surveys, roundtable discussions and one-on-one stakeholder interviews.
Senior hockey playoff matchups set
The 2022-23 WOAA Senior Hockey League regular season has concluded, with the top eight set to contest the AA championship and the bottom four to slug it out for the A title.
Central Perth Predators have success at B.A.D. Blazers tourney
The Central Perth Predators girls’ teams had a successful weekend at the B.A.D. Blazers annual hockey tournament, with the U13s winning gold and the U15s losing a nail biter in the semifinals to the Chatham-Kent Crush, 1-0. The U13s pulled out a 2-1 shootout win versus the Lambeth Lancers to claim g
Cyclones take two wins over Bombers
The Listowel Cyclones somewhat salvaged what had been an otherwise dismal start to 2023, when the junior club took a pair of wins from the Caledon Bombers in decisive fashion last weekend.
Need a light?
It’s been dark lately, hasn’t it? In the last month or so we’ve had short days, and those short days have been gloomy. We’ve only had a couple days of full sun in this area in the past month.
Community Living North Perth’s ‘Ultimate Valentine’s Date Night’ marks return
Given the success of its inaugural Ultimate Valentine’s Date Night offering in 2022, Community Living North Perth (CLNP) is bringing the fundraising initiative back for round two.
London motorist charged with careless driving
One person has been charged after putting their vehicle in the ditch.
Harriston man killed in Line 55 collision
On Jan. 23, 2023, at 4:47 p.m., members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment, Perth County Paramedic Services and the North Perth Fire Department responded to a collision on Perth Line 55 involving two vehicles.
‘Everyone needs a hobby’
With winter upon us it is important to ensure that we are engaging our minds and keeping busy. Hobbies make us more interesting and provide a healthy outlet for various energies. Finding time in your day to do something you enjoy doing can reduce negative stress while promoting creativity.
Hospitals board to renovate, recruit at Listowel, Wingham sites
At its January meeting, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors highlighted many important issues the hospitals are currently facing, as well as their steps forward.
Atwood subdivision seeks county council approval for next phase
At its Jan. 26 meeting, Perth County council discussed the next stage of the subdivision that is being built in Atwood. Dallmitch Holdings Ltd, the developer of the property, is in the process of seeking final approval for phase two of its four-phase plan for the residential subdivision.
Affordable housing continues to be hot topic of discussion at North Perth council
During its Jan. 30 meeting, the council of the Municipality of North Perth talked about an important issue facing both the community and province – affordable and attainable housing.
Next stages of new Eastdale, Milverton childcare additions announced
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced earlier this month that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) was provided a scope change and approval to tender the childcare additions at Listowel Eastdale Public School and Milverton Public School.
