CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.
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Lawn bowling enjoyed year after year in Perth County
Lawn bowling is one of many summertime games that has been enjoyed year after year in Perth County.
Eastdale Public School hosts annual end-of-year Fun Fair
LISTOWEL - Listowel Eastdale Public School held its end-of-year Fun Fair on June 19 at the school grounds.
Sixth fatality in Mapleton collision which claimed the lives of five children
MAPLETON - A sixth person has died following a serious two-vehicle collision near Conestogo Lake on June 12.
Milverton’s Sully Kipfer drafted by OHL Sarnia Sting
Sixteen-year-old Sully Kipfer has been playing hockey for over a decade and recently received a call telling him he was drafted in the 15th round by the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Sarnia Sting.
Team Garage Sale for Saugeen Hospice organizes another succesful event
To the Editor: Every year, I am amazed by what this community can accomplish when people come together for a common cause. This year was no exception.
BWDSB honours community members and student achievement at year end meeting
CHESLEY - The recognition of student success and community involvement took place at the final Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) meeting of the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday, June 16.
Cutting of cards decides euchre winner
WALKERTON - Walkerton Seniors card scores for June 25.
Kinettes donated to North Perth Pride, Westfield
LISTOWEL - The Kinette Club of Listowel hosted the final meeting of the year on June 16 and presented donations ‘to some very deserving organizations as we wrapped up another successful year of service.” Donations included a presentation to North Perth Pride.
HPPH reviews blastomycosis inquest from Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario
In a staff report, Medical Officer of Health and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen explained that blastomycosis is an infection caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, which most commonly grows in moist soil and in decomposing wood and leaves.
Lengthy ER waits continue to plague rural health care
There has been quite a furor in recent days about people waiting far too long in emergency rooms, and sometimes leaving without seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner.
Student Senate reflects on busy year of achievement and initiatives
CHESLEY - Student leaders delivered a wide-ranging update on activities across secondary schools, including athletics, arts, science competitions, fundraising efforts and student-led awareness work at the June 15 Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) final meeting of the year.
Warden: ‘Nothing is free’ regarding garbage, recycling
WALKERTON - Among the discoveries in the information report to Bruce County council on the draft Long-Range Waste Management Plan was, in the words of Warden Luke Charbonneau: “Nothing is free!”
Walkerton Herald-Times June 25 Turnbacks
From June 22, 1988.
The time has come for new adventures
Journalism is often described as “literature in a hurry” – and as someone who’s been dashing around the province covering news of all manner for somewhere around four decades, I concur with that characterization.
