Listowel’s Van Allen Insurance Inc. recently applied for an iHeart Community Fund grant through Heartland Farm Mutual, $4,000 in funding that will be allocated towards mental health first-aid training for the Huron-Perth Centre for Children and Youth, which has offices in Stratford, Clinton and List
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Atwood Lions host annual parade, Light the Park spectacle
Atwood was the place to be last Friday night, as many turned out for the Santa Claus Parade and the Light The Park festivities that took place in the town.
Listowel Memorial Hospital to receive over $1M in HIRF funding
On Nov. 18, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced hospitals throughout Perth and Wellington counties would receive over $4.3 million in funding through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF). The funding will support local hospitals as they make critical upgrades, repairs, and main
‘ANGtravaganza’ fundraiser set to benefit local woman battling cancer
The costs associated with going through cancer treatments can be staggering. Tami Cressey has seen this firsthand when it comes to her sister, Ang Stratton, and is looking to make things more manageable for her with a fundraiser planned next month.
North Perth Chamber of Commerce hosts holiday festivities
Santa made a stop in the town of Listowel this past weekend.
Food for Fines program returns to Bruce County Public Library
The Bruce County Public Library is bringing back its annual Food for Fines program to each of its 17 branches in Bruce County.
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas!
The Sing! Show Chorus pulled out all the stops to put on a Christmas performance worthy of the season and the beautiful Victoria Jubilee Hall from Nov. 24-27.
Peabody pleased to see development in Cargill
Mayor Chris Peabody has a busy week ahead, starting with a full agenda at the meeting of municipal council, and continuing Thursday with the inaugural meeting of Bruce County council.
Inaugural meeting of Bruce County council includes busy agenda
The Dec. 1 meeting of Bruce County council has more on the agenda than welcoming new members and electing a warden.
Walkerton Capitals back on the ice after rare weekend off
After a bit of a break due to weather cancellations, the Walkerton Capitals PJHL team returned to the ice, with mixed results.
Riverhawks fall in consolation semis at OFSAA basketball championships
The Walkerton District Community School Riverhawks weren’t given the easiest route to succeed at the 2022 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) girls’ ‘A’ basketball provincial championship, but the up-and-coming squad represented its school well nonetheless.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Mildmay Hanging of the Green
Mildmay celebrated the annual Hanging of the Green event with an array of festivities Friday evening, culminating in a wonderful Santa Claus parade.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Walkerton Santa Claus Parade
As a prelude to his big night coming soon, Santa paid a visit to Walkerton on Saturday night, Nov. 26. Crowds lined the streets to welcome the “jolly old elf” and enjoy the parade held in his honour.
Grey-Bruce MOH advises people to stay home if sick
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, continues to advise that the two key ways of preventing disease are to stay home if you’re sick, and stay up-to-date with your vaccinations.
Perth-Huron Jersey Dairy Cattle Club honouring retiring secretary-treasurer
The Perth-Huron Jersey Dairy Cattle Club has a very active membership with breeders of Jerseys from Perth and Huron counties. The little brown cow from both counties is known all over the world for outstanding type and production. The club recently recognized Carolyn Van Dorp (pictured), longtime se
