Road trips and family drives are great ways to enjoy a summer day. Beginning in 1923, the Listowel Chamber of Commerce invited “motor hikers” to travel together in annual “community motor excursions” to advertise their town and others on the route. That first year, the caravan travelled to Kincardin
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Two people arrested; $100,000 worth of property recovered
PERTH EAST – Two Perth East resident, aged 47 and 42, were arrested May 29 at an address on Line…
North Perth Character Run attracts more registered runners
LISTOWEL – The 13th annual North Perth Character Run took place on May 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Walkerton tennis and pickleball court upgrades complete
The Municipality of Brockton has announced upgrades to the Walkerton Tennis Courts are now complete. New fencing, lighting, resurfacing, and the addition of three new pickleball courts were included in this project that started construction in summer 2023.
Stacked, Community Living North Perth team up
Passing the cheque from a May 27 fundraiser is Stacked Pancakes co-owners Romy Sharma and Hitang Singla alongside Community Living North Perth representatives. The fundraiser raised $440.13.
Funding provided for Catholic school expansion
LISTOWEL – The Ontario government will provide $5.8 million towards a new addition to St.…
West Grey declares state of emergency over hospital service cuts
Mayor Kevin Eccles, in consultation with the West Grey emergency control group, has declared a state of emergency in the municipality effective May 28.
Rising food bank use is unsustainable
The word coming from Food Banks Canada is “unsustainable,” according to recent news about the report card on the number of Canadians using food banks.
Lions Club of Wingham induct new member, present 50 year service award to Lion Don McKague
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Huron Perth District Women’s Institute holds 20th district annual meeting
HURON PERTH – Women’s Institute members from Huron Perth District held their 20th District Annual meeting on May 29 at the Gravelridge W.I. Hall.
You need a life jacket to operate a paddleboard? Police say yes
Officers aboard the Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit vessel patrolling Miller Lake in Northern Bruce Peninsula observed a paddleboarder without required safety equipment.
North Huron council approves two backup generator tenders; Wingham
NORTH HURON—Safety measures during power outages in Wingham will be bolstered with the installation of backup generators at two key locations.
Morris-Turnberry deems dog vicious
MORRIS-TURNBERRY – The municipality of Morris-Turnberry has recently deemed a dog in Belgrave vicious after it attacked two other dogs, on separate occasions while at large.
Chepstow Lions Club donate funds to various causes
Chepstow Lions Club donated funds to various causes on behalf of a dedicated group of volunteers…
Council approves purchase of a new tractor, arena rubber flooring, Atwood playground
NORTH PERTH – Council approved the purchase of one new tractor with a cab, to be located at the…
