Virtually everyone has a hobby; woodworking, golf, sewing – whatever it may be, and everyone to their own. For Jeff Whiteside and Martine Desrosiers, Halloween has become much more than a hobby, it’s a way of life.
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Impaired driver arrested
On Sept. 26 just after 1 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police officer was on general patrol in the Municipality of North Perth when they conducted a traffic stop.
Listowel shoplifter charged
On Sept. 20 just before 12 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a shoplifter at a business on Mitchell Road South in Listowel.
Listowel resident charged with multiple domestic offences
One person is facing charges following a domestic incident in the Municipality of North Perth.
Missing Perth East youth found following regional police search
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with the assistance of the Toronto Police Service and Stratford Police Service, has located an 11-year-old youth who had been missing from the Township of Perth East since Oct. 16.
Wallace Avenue South one-way street pilot gets more time while North Perth council awaits recommendations
Council received a presentation on Oct. 18 from Julia Salvini, of Salvini Consulting, regarding the one-way street pilot project that has been taking place in the downtown core of Listowel.
Trowbridge’s Mathers Park sees areas designated for memorial
After residents approached the municipality about the creation of a memorial area at Robert Mathers Park in Trowbridge, Jeff Newell, manager of facilities, brought forward a recommendation to council at its Oct. 18 meeting.
Protect Our Waterways to launch petition campaign in South Bruce
On Oct. 20, Protect Our Waterways (POW) announced the launch of a petition campaign to convince South Bruce council to hold a referendum on the community’s willingness to host the Nuclear Waste
WCWC releases 2020-21 annual report
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is pleased to release its 2020-21 annual report, available online at wcwc.ca/en/about/governance-documents/.
Bruce County celebrates child care workers, ECEs on Oct. 21
On Thursday, Oct. 21, Bruce County will celebrate Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.
St. Teresa holds school cross country meet
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School held its in-school cross country meet last week.
Walkerton Hawks return to home ice this Friday night
The Walkerton Hawks played two away games on the weekend, both ending in losses.
Chepstow Lions host Walk for Dog Guides
The Chepstow Lions Club held its annual Walk for Guide Dogs on Sept. 19. All money raised at the…
Average sale price of homes in Brockton hits record high
The average sale price of homes in Brockton surpassed $750,000 last month.
‘Fall Into Christmas’ vendors’ market a success
The Walkerton Agricultural Society’s “Fall Into Christmas” vendors’ market Oct. 16 at the Walkerton Agricultural Building offered shoppers a chance to get a jump start on Christmas gift buying, a little something to pamper themselves, or a look at home décor items for the holidays.
