Energrow Inc., led by entrepreneur Jasmin Hofer, has earned an honorable mention in the Ontario government’s Excellence in Agriculture Awards within the Women’s category.
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Hanover boil water advisory lifted after two days
HANOVER - A boil water advisory in Hanover has ended, effective Nov. 8.
Huron County to see changes with Provincial Planning Statement
The province released the final, new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) back on Aug. 20, and it took effect on Oct. 20. This is to replace the PPS which came into effect May 1, 2020.
Winter Woods by Ruth Mittleholtz featured on Walkerton Library Art Wall
WALKERTON - Local artist-writer Ruth Mittelholtz’s latest installation, Winter Woods, is on display on the Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library in Walkerton through to Dec. 14.
Thompson presents county with commemorative display board
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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 Remembrance Day Service brings North Perth residents together
Local residents gathered at the Cenotaph in Listowel for a Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11.
