

Buckets of Thanks project delivers hope one bucket at a time
The community came together, Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Hub in New Hamburg for the Buckets of Thanks program, an annual fall event that brings volunteers together to pack relief kits for people in need around the world.
Diane Danen
5 days ago


Regional council passes motion to prevent elected mayor from serving as chair
Members of Waterloo regional council have unanimously approved a motion asking the province not to allow a mayor to serve simultaneously as regional chair.

Lee Griffi
5 days ago


Health unit asking the public to know their drinking risk
Southwestern Public Health is encouraging residents to reflect on their drinking habits and explore new, easy-to-use online tools that can show the real impact alcohol can have on their health.

Lee Griffi
5 days ago


Oxford County OPP ready for Operation Safe Start to improve bus safety
Most Oxford County students will be back in the classroom on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and for many of them it means getting on the bus in the morning and getting of the bus in the afternoon. For the Oxford OPP, safety is top of mind.

Lee Griffi
5 days ago


Upward running for Ward 1 on platform of listening, learning and representation
Listen, learn and represent. Those are the principles Kiera Upward says will guide her as she seeks to represent Ward 1 on Wilmot council.

Amanda Nelson
5 days ago


peopleCare Tavistock celebrates community connection with annual Walk to Wellness
On Friday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m., peopleCare Tavistock will be celebrating Long-Term Care (LTC) Community Engagement Day alongside its annual Community Walk to Wellness.

Amanda Nelson
5 days ago


Young cyclists learn to ride smart at Shakespeare bike education day
Young cyclists put their bike-handling skills to the test in Shakespeare on Monday as the Perth County OPP hosted its Ride Smart Cycle Education Program.

Gary West
5 days ago


EZT council looking at walking trails around stormwater ponds in Tavistock and Innerkip
East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT) council has asked township staff to investigate the development of new walking trails.

Lee Griffi
5 days ago


Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council works to build hope, help and healing
When it comes to suicide prevention, Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council executive director Elisa Brewer-Singh says everyone has a role to play.

Galen Simmons
5 days ago


Breaking the silence: Agriculture Wellness Ontario works to prevent suicide in farming communities
For farmers, the pressures of work and home are often impossible to separate.

Galen Simmons
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