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Canada, Ontario and Stratford roll out public transit infrastructure investments
STRATFORD – The City of Stratford will have a greener, more efficient, and user‑friendly transit system after a joint investment of more than $9.7 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
Local report outlines housing crisis impact, ‘sluggish’ government response; suggests building to scale of issue
According to the SRPC, residents feel their leadership, from local government to the federal level, do not have a grasp on what is affecting locals.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 5 Turnbacks
From August 6, 1997.
Community revels in homecoming events
WALKERTON – “Mingle and Re-mix” was the theme of Walkerton’s 2026 homecoming, and people spent five days celebrating it. There was something for everyone – all ages, families, Walkerton people proud to be hosting a five-day celebration of home.
Wroxeter sunset boating
Nearly 30 boats set off to catch golden hour on the river in a variety of watercraft.
Country and Rock worlds meet
Headlining the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival over the weekend were Kip Moore (left), taking the stage…
Ranch radio host reads to local children at library
LISTOWEL – 100.1FM The Ranch radio host Nick Pal is pictured reading the book A Fox Found a Box by Ged Adamson to local children, before some craft time where guests made a radio and microphone.
170th Teeswater Fair returns with memories in the making
TEESWATER - The Teeswater Agricultural Society is preparing to celebrate the 170th Teeswater Fair from Aug. 14 to 16, with organizers promising a weekend filled with agricultural competitions, family entertainment, motorsports and community traditions.
County hosting hazardous waste collection in Teeswater
TEESWATER – Bruce County will be hosting a hazardous waste collection at the South Bruce Public Works building in Teeswater.
Bruce County Museum to offer 10-week creative arts workshop for adults 55 and older this fall
BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will host a 10-week creative arts workshop for adults age 55 and older this fall. The workshop offers participants an opportunity to explore storytelling, acting, music and movement in a supportive and engaging environment.
Horse races, beaches draw crowds for 1926 civic holiday
Community gatherings were well attended in Perth County over the Civic Holiday weekend in 1926, although many took advantage of the day off to travel and relax at a nearby lakeshore.
OPP charge Hanover driver after head-on collision
BROCKTON – A Hanover resident has been charged with multiple impaired operation charges following a collision in Brockton.
Arena repairs approved while council seeks funding for future upgrades
TEESWATER – South Bruce council approved several arena refrigeration maintenance projects on July 28.
Household food insecurity rising locally
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Public health units across the region are concerned about the growing number of households struggling to afford basic needs, including food.
