BRUCE COUNTY - Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Rural Affairs came with cheques in hand on Nov. 8, as she presented the County of Bruce with a Huron-Bruce MPP commemorative visual display board to be exhibited outside the county council chambers.
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Walkerton grocers support radiothon
WALKERTON - Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer and Walkerton Foodland both held Toonie at the Till campaigns in support of the WDHF CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon campaign.
Catholic school board appoints new director of education
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board recently announced that Karen Tigani has been appointed as its director of education, effective February 24, 2025.
Formosa Lions hold draw; approve donations
FORMOSA – Formosa Lions held their October dinner meeting with winners being drawn for the…
Fordwich holds Remembrance Day Ceremony
A service of Remembrance was held at the Cenotaph in Fordwich on Nov. 10.
Student petitions against Halloween costume restrictions At WDCS
WALKERTON - Halloween provided the opportunity to dress up in all kinds of wacky and delightful costumes.
Walkerton Capitals lose two
WALKERTON - In PJHL action on the weekend, the Walkerton Capitals lost twice – on Nov. 8 to Mount Forest 6-2, and on Nov. 9 to Fergus 4-1. Both games were played at home.
Trump transgressions ignored
I’d like to write a column explaining how Americans made such a counter intuitive choice for…
Survey of local immigration population shines light on lack of Perth County services, federal funding
A survey of the region indicates that immigrants make up 11 per cent of North Perth’s population, yet Perth County does not have a local immigration network and was recently denied funding to create such a service.
Listowel Christmas Market held at Between The Lines
The Listowel Christmas Market brought holiday cheer to a dark and stormy Nov. 10 – with crowds of people mingling and shopping at Between The Lines.
Listowel Remembrance Day Service brings North Perth residents together
Local residents gathered at the Cenotaph in Listowel for a Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11.
Listowel Turnbacks, Nov. 14, 2024
TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – One North Perth councillor, Warren Howard, had his doubts about the results…
Eastridge Premium Rentals officially opened with ribbon cutting ceremony
BROCKTON – Officials with the Municipality of Brockton and WT Living cut a ribbon on Nov. 7 to formally recognize the opening of the Eastridge Premium Rental Development in Walkerton.
Signs designating Bruce Road 19 as ‘Highway for Peace’ officially unveiled
BRUCE COUNTY – The official unveiling of the signs designating Bruce Road 19 as “Highway for Peace” took place on a windy corner just outside Walkerton on Nov. 8, in front of a crowd of more than 60 dignitaries and guests.
Brockton proposes sharing court security, prisoner transportation costs
BROCKTON - Tuesday night’s council agenda was a full one, with a number of contentious matters on the table.
