The iconic Dragon Boat proudly stands in the square, heralding the upcoming 27th annual Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival.
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North Perth Community Hospice hosts talks about dignity within healthcare
Using funding left to them by Sharon Johnson, co-founder of the North Perth Community Hospice in 2011, a slew of talks were hosted on Sept. 5 with Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov.
The Grand Walk to raise funds for seniors services in Huron-Perth
September marks the return of the annual fundraising campaign, The Grand Parade, where feet hit the street in support of senior citizens.
Listowel 15U OBA wins OBA Championship
The Listowel 15U OBA team won the Ontario Baseball Association championship in Mitchell winning all five games they played in the provincial final tournament held Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.
Perth County Council increases stewardship program budget to $100K
It appears the seed for another successful year of the Perth County Stewardship Program was planted by council at its Sept. 5 meeting.
GBPH opens dental clinic in Walkerton
Dental care for qualifying seniors, as well as children and youth from low-income families is now available in a permanent, state-of-the-art clinic in the south part of Grey-Bruce.
Hazardous household waste event on Sept. 14
Bruce County is holding a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Bruce County transportation yard at 94 Bruce Road 2 in Walkerton. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
OPP say no threat to public safety despite police presense in Formosa
On Sept. 8, South Bruce OPP responded to an incident in the Formosa area.
Scone Crokinole Sept. 4 results
Seven tables of players competed on Sept. 4 at the Chesley Fire Hall.
Brockton mayor comments on child care centre organizational review
The Sept. 10 Brockton council meeting, held at the Elmwood community centre, had several items of interest.
Explore historic Bruce County at Doors Open Brockton on Sept. 28
Every year, as part of Doors Open Ontario, communities across the Province open their doors to hundreds of historic buildings, places of worship, museums, private homes, industrial areas, green buildings, heritage gardens, and other interesting venues.
Downing appointed GM for SVCA
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has announced the appointment of Erik Downing as general manager and secretary-treasurer, effective Sept. 9.
Huron County group offers workshop on preserving monument information
The Cemetery Enthusiasts of Huron County (CEHC) are hosting a workshop aimed at helping ensure local memorial information is available for future generations.
Listowel Agricultural Fair competition results
One thing the 2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair is known for is its many competitions. This year saw many competitors trying their hand at unique parade floats to the pedal tractor pull.
Spark program offers grants, mentorship, for new tourism ideas in Bruce County
A sixth round of the “Spark” mentorship and grants program has been launched to encourage Bruce County entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profit organizations to create new sustainable tourism ideas for the region.
