At its last meeting, council here pulled a presentation from its correspondence building a case for updating the bylaw to allow backyard chickens in Howick Township.
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McKenzie family donates $10,500 to WDHF from T-Mac Memorial Hockey TURNERment
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is very grateful for a $10,500 donation that was received from the McKenzie family.
As the Crow Flies
One of the most common birds found year-round in our area is the Common Crow, or as it’s more…
Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival set to open for 41st year on April 21
After a long hard winter, organizers of the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival are happy to welcome spring with the annual celebration of the arts.
MPP Lisa Thompson addresses Formosa Lions on Farmers Night
The Formosa and District Lions Club held their March 2025 Lottery draw with the following people winning $40: Kitty Chisholm, Walkerton; Karen Cronin, Elmira; Eileen Benninger, Formosa; Lois Miller, Mildmay and Diane Whitehead, Chepstow.
Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth reach record breaking numbers for pet outreach needs
STRATFORD - As financial challenges continue to impact pet owners, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, is seeing a record breaking demand for outreach services. In just two months, the dedicated team has provided medical care to 120 animals in need, and delivered more than
Walkerton District Hospital Foundation receives for gala sponsorships
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Riegling earns six nominations for 2025 CMAOntario awards
HAMILTON - Owen Riegling will be in the spotlight at the 2025 CMAOntario Awards.
SVCA: Spring flooding wasn’t as bad as it could have been
The snow was still piled high from repeated storms and the river ice was a foot thick when the area had its first taste of spring. Temperatures shot up into the double digits and the rain came down. And the rivers came up.
Huron-Bruce candidates list grows to include Gregory McLean
The list of declared Huron-Bruce riding candidates for the April 28 federal election has grown to include, Gregory McLean, who will run for the Green Party.
Crypto scam leads to loss of $1,100 in Walkerton; search for vehicle used for Brockton break-in
WALKERTON - On March 18, South Bruce OPP were dispatched after a report of fraud, a police report states.
Walkerton students experience rock climbing
Late last month, Grade 7 to 12 students from Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) had the opportunity to challenge themselves both physically and mentally during a special rock climbing program provided by the Guelph Grotto Climbing Gym.
Celtics weekend basketball saw all teams away – acquiring wins and losses
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO – Listowel’s three basketball teams travelled to separate areas of…
Howick responds to Maitland Conservation letter on naturalization of Gorrie Conservation Area
Council here received a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) regarding 2025 naturalization and grass maintenance at the Gorrie Conservation Area at its March 18 regular council meeting.
Perth, Waterloo County egg farmers serve over 1,000 devilled eggs at annual event
STRATFORD – The wife and husband team of Sally and Mike Van Straaten, had eaters smiling, when…
