

WRCLS expands access to justice with rural mobile legal clinics
Waterloo Region Community Legal Services (WRCLS) is once again offering rural mobile legal clinics to support residents in Wellesley and Wilmot townships.

Amanda Nelson
6 days ago


Salonen tables 2026 Wilmot Township budget
Mayor Natasha Salonen has tabled Wilmot Township’s 2026 budget, and if passed as is, ratepayers would see a 9.7 per-cent increase in their property tax bill.

Lee Griffi
6 days ago


Wilmot announces organizational changes following service delivery review
Wilmot Township has acted on recommendations from a report by making changes to its administrative team.

Lee Griffi
6 days ago


Wilmot Township gearing up for new garbage program
Residents of Wilmot and Wellesley will have a new waste removal system in March.

Lee Griffi
6 days ago


Nith Valley Ecoboosters to host second Repair Café Jan. 31 in New Hamburg
After the success of its first Repair Café last November, New Hamburg based environmental group the Nith Valley Ecoboosters (NVEB) will host a second iteration of the event that will once again offer locals a chance at giving their broken items a chance at new life.

Galen Simmons
6 days ago


Perth County council begins 2026 budget deliberations with a proposed 7.93% levy increase
Perth County council has officially dug into this year’s draft budget, which carries a proposed tax-levy increase of 7.93 per cent, inclusive of growth.

Galen Simmons
6 days ago


Tavistock well represented – and well tasted – at Soups On fundraiser in Stratford
Tavistock connections were easy to spot at Saturday’s Soups On fundraiser in Stratford, where residents from the village and surrounding area turned out in strong numbers to support the Alzheimer Society of Huron-Perth – and where a Tavistock-made soup quickly became one of the most talked-about offerings of the day.
Gary West
6 days ago


Two longtime employees honoured at Tavistock’s PeopleCare
Two longtime employees at PeopleCare Tavistock were recognized last week for their exceptional dedication and years of service to the community’s long-term care home.
Gary West
6 days ago


Shakespeare Optimist Club learns firsthand about living with Parkinson’s disease
Members of the Shakespeare Optimist Club gained a deeper understanding of Parkinson’s disease during their monthly dinner meeting last week thanks to a candid and informative presentation from local resident Ron Harrison and his partner, Barb Myers.
Gary West
6 days ago


Grassroots Response hosts Ukrainian borscht workshop
Grassroots Response to the Ukrainian Crisis kicked off 2026 with a celebration of culture and community, welcoming residents to a flavourful cultural event.
Diane Danen
6 days ago











