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Public health unit receives funding bump
The local public health unit will receive nearly $1.5 million in one-time funding and base funding from the provincial government.
Author speaks to storytime group about butterflies
Author Dorothy Ladd brought her charming book, Memengwaa, about the wonderful monarch butterfly, to the Storytime group at the Walkerton branch library on May 1.
Hate crime information session in North Perth
On May 30, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will be coming together to discuss hate/bias related incidents, and the widespread impact that these tyåpes of occurrences can have on the community.
Second annual ‘Tastes of the World in North Perth’ deliciously delightful
The Listowel Agricultural Society held its second annual Tastes of the World in North Perth event which brought cuisines from around the globe to the small town of Listowel on April 21.
Pieces of the past: Advertising
Advertising can reveal much about the times during which an ad was placed.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre announces new chief of staff
Dr. Michael Ballantine is officially the new Chief of Staff for South Bruce Grey Health Centre, replacing Dr. Lisa Roth.
Stop 23 Auto Sales continues committment to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala
Stop 23 Auto Sales made another $20,000 installment on the Listowel car dealership’s multi-year committment to contribute $100,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala, which raises funds for hospital equipment.
Mom! Emergency! The cell phone has no power!
Emergency Preparedness Week was May 5-11. The timing of the event is impeccable; those April showers bring more than the lovely array of May flowers we are now enjoying.
Bruce Power commits $100,000 to CT scanner campaign at Wingham & District Hospital
Bruce Power is committed to investing in healthcare in Bruce and Huron counties. This commitment is demonstrated by a $100,000 donation to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation.
Ignoring a crisis won’t make it go away
Ontarians will no doubt be thrilled to learn there is no shortage of physicians in the province.
Cargill resident wins $96,144 with Lotto Max
Garry Seip of Cargill has $96,144.90 to put toward his dreams after winning a Lotto Max second prize in the April 2 draw.
Mullets, big hair and great music at Rock of Ages
ST. JACOBS - Fans of ‘80s hair bands can get their musical fix at Rock of Ages, the opening show for the 2024 season at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.
The mind does run the body
What a week this has been! I go from a “Feeling Good” to an accident victim (of my own stupidity).
Consultant hired for Perth County Road Rationalization project
The possibility for the maintenance of six North Perth roads to be assumed by the county, has taken one step forward.
