PERTH COUNTY - Through a March 31 release, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced that local municipalities will be receiving $882,866 to support rural public transportation through the 2025-26 Gas Tax program.
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HPPH marks national public health week
STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is celebrating Canadian Public Health Week 2026 from April 6 to 10, joining public health organizations across the country in recognizing the vital role public health plays in building healthy communities.
Atwood Lions Club served community by cleaning up Lions Park in Atwood
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Huron Perth Public Health celebrates Canadian Public Health Week 2026
STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is celebrating Canadian Public Health Week 2026 from April 6 to 10, joining public health organizations across the country in recognizing the vital role public health plays in building healthy communities.
Steam tug “Prince Alfred” was locked in the ice pack off Tobermory
In 1879 the 60-foot steam tug Prince Alfred arrived in Wiarton to replace the O’Koura, which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents.
Scone Crokinole Club launches 17th season of friendly competition
SCONE - April 1 marked the start of season 17 for the Scone Crokinole Club.
Library report highlights year of ‘strong community connection and expanded services’
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is reflecting on 2025 with the release of its annual report.
Energrow named grant finalist
LISTOWEL - Energrow, a Listowel-based leader in sustainable agricultural technology, has been named one of the top 33 finalists in the 2025 Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest.
Employers key in supporting victims of Intimate Partner Violence, OPP share process for reported cases
“Research has shown that Canadian employers lose more than $77 million every year due to the impacts of Intimate Partner Violence.”
Walkerton Herald-Times April 9 Turnbacks
From April 11, 1990
Not the nicky nicky nine doors of our youth
The game is definitely not the “nicky nicky nine doors” we remember as children.
North Perth library refresh coming up
LISTOWEL - After more than 20 years, the Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library (NPPL) is getting a much-needed refresh and will introduce a lighter and brighter space.
Grey Bruce Public Health reports three overdoses, one fatality
GREY-BRUCE - Between March 20 and 27, Grey-Bruce Public Health received three overdose reports including one fatality, linked with suspected crack cocaine in Owen Sound and Saugeen Shores.
Teeswater crokinole results from April 1
TEESWATER - Crokinole was enjoyed at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, April 1.
Local Cadets tackle obstacles and build leadership
LISTOWEL - March kicked off with high energy and excitement for over 100 cadets from Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Wellington Counties as they came together for an action-packed Area Directed Activity held in Listowel on March 1, 2026.
