The Eidt family has a long and significant history in Stratford. This week, we are highlighting Dr. Edward Henry Eidt and his benevolent involvement in the city’s development.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board partners with Nuclear Innovation Institute to host hands-on student showcase
TIVERTON - The energy was electric at the Nuclear Innovation Institute Advance Technology Campus as the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board hosted its 2026 Skills Expo on May 20.
Jingle Dresses on display at Kincardine Branch, Bruce County Public Library
KINCARDINE - The Bruce County Public Library’s Kincardine Branch is currently hosting a display of 34 traditional Jingle Dresses created by the Jingle Dress Sewing Circle.
Kids have learning problems? Do not blame COVID
The latest in a continuing series of problems being blamed on the global pandemic is boys falling behind at school.
Wingham Lions Club recognizes two new, two long-standing members
WINGHAM – The Lions Club of Wingham inducted two new members at its recent May regular meeting.…
Western University medical students experience Wingham for Discovery Week
WINGHAM - Three Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry students from Western University made their way to Wingham last week (May 25-28) for Discovery Week 2026, observing at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Open houses bring Bruce County closer to passing new Official Plan
BRUCE COUNTY - The week of May 25-29 brought the county a major step closer to having a new Official Plan (OP).
Fallout from Bill 124 not over yet – OPSEU Local 235 members on strike
HANOVER - On a cold, rainy Saturday, May 23, striking members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 235 – Community Living employees – picketed in Hanover on 10th Street, to draw attention to the fact they have yet to see compensation for what was taken from them with Bill 124.
Multi-year capacity funding agreement advances community readiness for proposed Bruce C project
WALKERTON - On May 21, Bruce County and Bruce Power executed a four-year, $2 million capacity funding agreement.
Property, violent, drug crime down in April
Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally.
Time to end the stigma
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada. It was established in 1951 by the Canadian Mental Health Association to encourage people to seek help when needed, and to foster understanding.
Brockton’s draft zoning bylaw protects downtown, reduces red tape for residential development
WALKERTON - Brockton was set to hold its municipal-wide zoning bylaw review and statutory meeting on May 26, during the regular Brockton Council meeting.
Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw winners
Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw May 21 winners: $1,000 - Carolyn/Scott Thibaudeau, $500 - Jane/Glen Wilhelm, $300 - Candice Wright, $250 - Bette Davis, $150 - Nina McTeer.
Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour
Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.
Second Hand Rose Shop donates to Walkerton Food Bank
Pearl and Marilyn, volunteers with Second Hand Rose Shop present Dianne Waram of the Walkerton Food Bank with a donation of $5,000.

