Close on the heels of the village’s 170th anniversary celebrations, two long time Belmore couples recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversaries a week apart.
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Bark and Bite fundraiser for Milverton Dog Park a success
The first of three fundraisers in support of the Milverton Dog Park was held July 10 at Perth East…
Local MOH says Grey-Bruce resolution at alPHa will ‘save lives’
GREY/BRUCE - The Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) held its annual general meeting and conference in Toronto, June 18-20.
Dinner in lavender field encourages local tourism and businesses
TEESWATER - Guests gathered among blooming lavender fields and live music on the evening of July 13 as Flavours of South Bruce returned for its fourth year at Essentially Lavender in Teeswater.
100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce donate $34,400 to Saugeen Hospice
GREY/BRUCE - The women of 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce have once again made an incredible impact in our community. As a result of a May 31st meeting, the organization proudly presented their largest donation to date: a cheque for $34,400 to Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Rain doesn’t dampen Huron County Cruisers car show
Not even the near-torrential rain that pushed through the area on July 11 could keep people away from the Huron County Cruisers’ annual car show in Howick The event featured dozens of vehicles, a food truck and plenty of conversation about the vintage and antique vehicles...
Perth County Financial Report shows a 2024 $100K surplus, $117K investment gain
STRATFORD - A relatively positive financial report was presented to Perth County Council on July 3.
Early intervention would serve youth better
In June, a bank was robbed in Durham, a midwestern Ontario town many of us have either visited (beautiful conservation park and hiking trails, right on the river) or driven through (Highway 6). The robbers were apparently armed with a machete and handgun. Police have now made arrests.
Teeswater to mark 150th with free, fun, family activities on July 19
TEESWATER - The village of Teeswater is offering a day of free, fun, family events in celebration of the community’s 150th anniversary.
New artifact makes a splash at the Bruce County Museum
SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has received an incredible marine artifact donation: a Mackinaw boat called the Kayoshk. The name comes from the Ojibwe word gayasshk meaning “Seagull”.
Andrew Malcolm Furniture Company staff photographs available
A generous member of the community recently donated a collection of photographs, records and other memorabilia from the Malcolm Furniture Company to Stratford-Perth Archives.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 17 Turnbacks
From July 12, 1989
Making mayors stronger may prove folly down the road
While it’s early days in a world where a large segment of Ontario council heads have been allocated “strong mayor” powers, there’s been little impact on local municipal functions so far.
County gives go-ahead to proposed Walkerton boundary expansion
SAUGEEN SHORES - Bruce County Council approved the proposed expansion of the Walkerton settlement area, following a public meeting held under the Planning Act on July 10, at the council chambers in Saugeen Shores.
Walkerton Seniors card results
WALKERTON - Walkerton Seniors euchre scores on Wednesday, July 9 at the Walkerton Library.
