

Perth County school Pride flags targeted
Provincial police in Perth County are asking for the public’s help after four flagpoles in the county were cut down over the weekend. All four were flying the Pride flag.

Lee Griffi
6 days ago


Rare Ithaca sign set found in Alberta sells for almost $40,000 at Miller and Miller Auction
New Hamburg’s Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. will be shipping a set of six vintage Ithaca signs to their new owner following last weekend’s auction.

Amanda Nelson
6 days ago


Petersburg community rallies for annual Childhood Cancer BBQ
The community is invited to the 22nd annual Childhood Cancer BBQ on Thursday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Diane Danen
6 days ago


Lin Dunn Lane project approved to support new Linwood health centre
Wellesley Township council has awarded a construction contract for upgrades to Lin Dunn Lane and the parking lot at the Linwood Community Centre, a project intended to improve access to the new health centre currently under development at the site.

Galen Simmons
6 days ago


Three WRDSB schools go into lockdown
There was an increased police presence at three Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools on the morning of Tuesday, June 16, after reports of a threat to safety circulated.

Lee Griffi
6 days ago


Optimist fry wagon keeps crowds fed in Tavistock and Shakespeare
A few years ago, the Tavistock Optimist Club made a significant investment when it purchased its own fry wagon.
Gary West
6 days ago


Bob Lantz wins $500 in Shakespeare firefighters' 50/50 draw
North Easthope Township resident Bob Lantz had an extra reason to smile following this year's Shakespeare Field Day Firefighters' Breakfast.
Gary West
6 days ago


Longtime horseman continues family tradition at Shakespeare Field Day Parade
For as long as he can remember, John Thomson has enjoyed taking part in the annual Shakespeare Field Day Parade.
Gary West
6 days ago


Nowak seeks fourth term as Wellesley mayor
Wellesley Township Mayor Joe Nowak is seeking a fourth consecutive term as mayor, saying his experience and longstanding relationships with community partners, regional officials and senior levels of government position him well to help the township navigate a number of significant challenges in the years ahead.

Galen Simmons
6 days ago


Indigenous Peoples Day marked with sunrise ceremony in Wilmot, plus events across the region
Wilmot Township will mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, which is on June 21, with a sunrise ceremony on July 1 at 7 a.m. at Norm Hill Park, 251 Jacob St., New Hamburg, as part of the township’s Canada Day celebrations.

Amanda Nelson
6 days ago










