Stewart GrantForty-three years after Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research, his spirit endures. One of the reasons for this is that cancer affects so many people – everyone has a loved one who has been impacted. At the 2023 Terry Fox Run at......
Lee Griffi The opening of the new arena at the Township of Wellesley Recreation Complex has been delayed until on or around November 17. The ice surface itself could have been ready for October 16, but the township said it just wouldn’t be safe for the public to utilize the......
Veronica ReinerThe New Hamburg Art Tour, an event that showcases the work of local artists, drew in more than 500 attendees this past weekend. The event took place at the New Hamburg Community Centre at 251 Jacob Street on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to......
Veronica ReinerThere are 25 restaurants, including many local establishments, participating in Taste the Countryside – a 10 day dining event showcasing delicious menus incorporating local produce. It will run from September 21 to September 30 this year. In order for businesses to participate, they are required to incorporate three local......
Town of St. Marys The Town of St. Marys will commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a week of activities focused on healing and education. Beginning on September 25, the St. Marys Museum will host an exhibit titled ‘Talking About Treaty 29’. The exhibit examines the creation of......
Amanda Modaragamage A letter to Geoff Whittaker and Jon Rinn at Bingo Country, dated July, 20th 2023, was sent from the City of Stratford to advise Bingo Country of the termination of their lease agreement between the City-owned Agriplex building and Bingo Country for the use of the Bingo nights,......
Lisa Chester The campaign goal has been announced. United Way Perth-Huron endeavours to raise $2,508,548 this upcoming year for #Unignorable Issues. The campaign kickoff held in Market Square September 15 brought many dozens of supporters together to Unite-For-A-Bite, a cold lunch sponsored by local business. The 2023-24 goal represents an......
Lee Griffi The Ontario government is investing $44 million this year in 165 emergency departments to reduce wait times and provide people with faster and easier access to timely care close to home. This includes an investment of more than $2.2 million for hospitals in Oxford. This funding is in......
Lee GriffiEast Zorra-Tavistock’s new township office was expected to be open for business this month, but a number of delays have led to a new opening date. The project is now expected to be completed by November 17. Township Chief Administrative Officer, Karen DePrest, said in an email that construction......
Lee GriffiThe provincial government has made it crystal clear to aging long-term care homes that they must rebuild, but one of Tavistock’s two homes remains tight-lipped about its future. The Maples Home for Seniors has not made public the future of its ‘C’ home, while peopleCare has started the redevelopment......