Each year, Lowe’s Canada challenges its Canadian network, including the Moffatt and Powell Rona in Atwood, to fundraise for local non-profit organizations or public schools during the Heroes Campaign. The Atwood store chose the local Lions Club to be the recipient of this year’s funds, recently pres
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North Perth council opts to maintain old Monkton fire hall for training usage
Fire Chief Jenny Pape made a request on Nov. 15, which council agreed to, allowing the old Monkton fire station to be retained for training and storage purposes.
MAPH helps new Canadians with rapid COVID testing, vaccinations
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) remains busy bringing supplies to new Canadian families, encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and providing rapid testing.
Taxi rates rise in Listowel for first time since 2015
Council voted in favour of raising rates for local taxi services provided by Listowel Taxi and TJ’s Taxi Service on Nov. 15. Passengers will see rates rise by one dollar in December.
‘Minute interviews’ featured questions still relatable today
In the late 1930s and early 1940s, the Stratford paper ran a column titled “Minute Interviews.” Some questions were amusing, while others were quite serious and still resonate today. Some were directed at adults and some to children. The question to you is: how would you have answered?
Help is a good thing
As we jumped into the ‘get ready for school race,’ I could see that my five-year-old son was struggling with the zipper of his jacket. At first, I let him work through it a bit. I wanted to give him the opportunity to figure it out for himself before I rushed in to help.
John Nater appointed to Shadow Cabinet, Nov. 9
On Nov. 9, the Honourable Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives, announced the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet for the new Parliament. Perth-Wellington Member of Parliament, John Nater, will now serve as Shadow Minister for Canadian Heritage.
Truck route discussion dominates recent North Perth Transportation Master Plan public meeting
Discussion at the North Perth Public Information Centre (PIC) for a draft of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) on Nov. 10 focused heavily on potential routes for the long-awaited truck bypasses around Listowel and active transportation routes such as trails and cycling corridors.
Green Party leader visits innovative permeable paving business in Listowel
Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner toured the Waterloo, North Perth and Wellington area on Nov. 9 to visit local green businesses and call for more supports to kickstart a green recovery from COVID-19.
Planning underway for Mildmay-Carrick 2023 Homecoming
It’s official: Mildmay-Carrick will be holding another homecoming celebration.
South Bruce willingness study finds majority want a referendum
“Generally, there was a preference for a referendum,” Katrina McCullough said while presenting the results of the willingness study to South Bruce council on Nov. 9.
COVID numbers remain low in Grey-Bruce
As of Tuesday, Nov. 16, Grey-Bruce had had five new cases of COVID-19 reported in the previous 24 hours, for a total of 31 active cases with 225 high-risk contacts.
Old Joe’s Cabin makes donation to Walkerton hospital
Old Joe’s Cabin in downtown Walkerton celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. As part of the celebration, Old Joe’s donated $2,000 to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF). Pictured, from left: WDHF board members Carman Stafford, Sharon Kramer-Dales and Ryan Craig with Old Joe’s o
Howick Mutual donates $2,000 to Walkerton hospital
Howick Mutual Insurance recently donated $2,000 to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) as part of the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. Pictured, from left, are WDHF board member Joe Dietrich; Tammy Hickling, vice-president operations, Howick Mutual; Shawn Cottrill, finance manage
Hawks face another three-game weekend
An enthusiastic crowd of Walkerton and Hanover fans filled the stands at the Walkerton arena on Friday night, Nov. 12, to see the Barons and Hawks in PJHL Pollock Division action.
