When John A. Hacking was elected Warden of Perth County by his fellow county councilors, he held a supper to celebrate – as is customary – on Jan. 24, 1894. The venue was the Royal Hotel in Stratford.
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Words that can shape one’s life
Friends. I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about language. Words, actually. I am particularly fond of how words sound. Sometimes I find myself lost in listening to others, who are speaking words from languages I could only ever dream of knowing, wondering what it is they are expressing.
Listowel Ford holding annual Blanket Drive, seeks community input on donation destinations
It’s round four for the annual Listowel Ford Blanket Drive, and this time around donated items will be finding homes through area organizations at the suggestion of local residents.
Pedestrian killed in Poole identified
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a fatal collision that took place last week in the hamlet of Poole.
Just a stone’s throw away
The Listowel Curling Club has returned to relatively normal operations for the 2021-22 season, with locals taking advantage of the Wednesday Night Mixed League on Dec. 1. Pictured is Gavyn Harwood making a throw.
Rothwell reacts to Ford’s municipal assertions on affordable housing barriers
When it came time to request reports from North Perth staff on Dec. 6, Coun. Allan Rothwell showed that he was not pleased with some of Premier Doug Ford’s comments when he and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark announced that they have set up a summit on affordable housing which
Westfield Elementary placed in active outbreak with 10 COVID cases
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out for ages 5-11 within the Huron-Perth region, it should perhaps come as little surprise that the virus and its Delta variant strain in particular have targeted the largely unvaccinated elementary school demographic of late.
Council acclaims Aitcheson for third term as PC warden
Perth County council acclaimed James (Jim) Aitcheson, the deputy mayor for the Township of Perth South, as warden for his third consecutive term on Dec. 2.
Hawks gear up for three-game weekend
Kincardine may have won 5-2 against the Hawks on Friday night, Dec. 3, but it wasn’t an easy victory.
Race Team #37 makes annual donation to Easter Seals
Race Team #37 has a tradition of using its winnings to support charity.
Local unemployment rate falls to 2.8 per cent
WALKERTON – In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…
Kincardine CT scanner project construction awaits ministry approval
The Kincardine CT scanner project continues to await ministry approval for construction to begin, said South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Michael Barrett in his update to the board of directors last week.
COVID-19 cases relatively low in Grey-Bruce
The Grey-Bruce area still has low numbers of new COVID cases – seven reported as of Dec. 6 – with 44 active cases, 221 active high-risk contacts and two people hospitalized in Grey-Bruce.
Sacred Heart High School holds successful food drive
Tom Kittel, shop and automotive teacher at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton, and his class made sure Kittel’s last Christmas food drive for the Walkerton and District Food Bank as a member of the school staff was a good one. Kittel is retiring at the end of January. While participating in the s
WDCS music students prep for Christmas
Walkerton District Community School music students are getting ready for Christmas. This group is practicing “Carol of the Bells” with hand chimes. Thanks to Mr. Lee for giving these kids fun musical opportunities. Pictured, from left: Olivia Widdes, Spencer Odell, Hudson Murray, Carson Graham, Call
