On Sept. 8 just after 8 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police were alerted to a suspicious vehicle parked at a residence in the area of Perth Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth.
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Van Allens ‘super happy’ province will cover cystic fibrosis medication
Ontario announced on Sept. 24 it is now providing coverage for Trikafta, the latest and most effective treatment option for cystic fibrosis (CF) to become available, under its publicly-funded drug program to give patients more access to life-changing treatments.
Guide Dogs receive Lions’ share
In the early 1980s, Lions clubs across Canada sought to develop a national project to reflect their service to Canadians with visual impairments. The result was the establishment of the Lions Foundation of Canada and its founding program, Canine Vision Canada, which was launched in 1985. Now the lar
Public Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Listowel DSS
As a precautionary measure, Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Listowel District Secondary School on Sept. 22.
St. John Ambulance honours two of its own for leadership during pandemic
St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce Huron Branch honoured two key members of the local organization during the meeting of the board of directors on Monday, Sept. 20 – Tony Alberts of Port Elgin, and Kathy Murphy Ermel of Hanover.
Run4Health returns with in-person event for 11th annual run
Run4Health 2021 lived up to its reputation as a happy and healthy community event to raise funds for the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.
Enjoying the sweet taste of maple at ‘Fall in Love with Maple’ event
Meadow Ridge Maple is almost within shouting distance of Walkerton, but it feels like it’s a world away.
Province announces funding for In the Know mental health program
The Ontario government has announced funding for a mental health literacy program designed to support the well-being of the farming community.
Produce Club makes eating fresh fruit and vegetables easy
Brad and Jill Pitt are a brother and sister who share a business that’s based on supplying the freshest produce, from local suppliers whenever possible, directly to consumers.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week plans ‘the best virtual conference possible’ for second straight year
The Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) committee has made the decision to deliver, for the second year in a row, “the best virtual conference possible” in 2022, said Lorie Smith, conference co-ordinator.
Teeswater crokinole results
The recent fundraising crokinole tournament and private donations raised $7,000 for the Huron and…
Hawks fall to Bulldogs in pre-season PJHL action
If the pre-season game Wednesday, Sept. 22 is any indication, Hawks fans are in for a thrilling season of PJHL action. The first period was scrambly and the visiting team kept the action close to the Hawks’ net, scoring twice before the end of the period. The Hawks settled down in the second and thi
Regional partners launch 11-week farm-to-retail workshop
Starting Oct. 28, the counties of Simcoe, Grey, and Bruce, along with the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre of Georgian College, are partnering on an 11-week farm to retail workshop.
Bruce County completes Master Transportation Plan
The county has now completed the Master Transportation Plan (MTP) study.
The tunnel vision of exclusion
The warm summer days are fast becoming extinct and it won’t be long now until the snow flies and we are caught in the grip of another winter. The most isolating season for Canadians to endure, complete with long dark nights, polar vortexes, and closed roads.
