United Way Perth-Huron kicked off its $2,624,772 fundraising campaign at Northern Huron Connection Centre, located at St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church on 19 John Street East in Wingham.
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Wingham sees the Grand Parade supporting aging Canadians
The Grand Parade in Wingham, supported by ONE CARE Home and Community Support took place on Sept. 28.
Tri-county tour features memorable machines
It may be confusing to a casual observer, but Perth County farmer Brian Purcell says his 1490 David Brown tractor is also a CASE 1490.
Howick-Turnberry fair made a successful return this year
Horse shows, firefighter games, and live music filled the packed weekend at Howick Community Centre.
The fun’s about to begin: Little Royal Fair runs Oct. 17-20
There’s something in the air … pumpkins are sprouting up on lawns all through town, and there’s a scent of cotton candy in the air. The countdown has begun for this year’s Little Royal Fair, Oct. 17-20.
Peabody presents a certificate in recognition of Peavey Mart’s 20th anniversary
BROCKTON – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody presents a certificate in recognition of Peavey Mart’s…
Laying of the Pathway Through the Atwood Lions Park began
On the morning of Sept. 28, volunteers and community members were hard at work laying stones on the new Pathway Through the Park at the Atwood Lions Park.
Doors Open Brockton draws visitors and community members alike
Doors Open Brockton on Sept. 28 gave people an insider’s view of 12 local “sites of significance.”
Pathway to the Past: Local healthcare history
It’s October. A season of falling leaves, cooler temps, cozying up with a good book and warm drink, and the Healthcare Heroes Radiothon. Now entering it’s 23rd year, I thought this would be a fitting time to delve into a little bit of the history of healthcare and hospitals in North Perth.
Local group invites all to join in weekly card games at Lions Club hall in Chepstow
Last year a few local residents decided to get people together and invite the public to join in euchre games.
Bylaw change reduces speed limit in East Ridge business park to 40 km/h
The speed limit in East Ridge business park is now 40 km/h, changed from 50 km/h.
Pieces of the Past: Revisiting the Milverton Sun
One of the local newspapers that you can now access from home via the Stratford-Perth Archives Digital Newspaper Database at vitacollections.ca/s-pacollections/search is the Milverton Sun from 1891 to 1919. Later issues are available on microfilm in the Archives’ Reading Room.
North Perth Seniors hold 35th anniversary celebration
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae cut a rug and the cake at North Perth Seniors group’s 35th anniversary event on Sept. 26 at the Listowel Ag Hall. Rae was not only seen tearing up the dance floor with a member of the group, but also slicing into the anniversary cake.
Walkerton turnbacks from Sept. 28, 1998
September 28, 1988 – Stiff penalties haven’t deterred drinking drivers – Auxiliaries make…
Suspected blue-green algae bloom at Conestogo Lake, other GRCA properties
Warm weather in late summer and early fall creates the perfect conditions for algae to grow and bloom in large bodies of water like the Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) Belwood Lake, Conestogo Lake, Guelph Lake, and Woolwich reservoirs.
