The Ontario government is investing nearly $16 million through the Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF) to help small and remote communities build safe and reliable transit services.

Perth County council is considering several administrative changes to its Stewardship Program for 2027, directing staff to return with additional recommendations aimed at making the grant program more equitable and ensuring more of the funding goes toward planting trees rather than labour costs.

For the second week in a row, there has been a serious collision on Hope Street East in Tavistock. For the second week in a row, the same family has been victimized.

Don Chowan has spent his career building relationships. As a self-employed retail design professional, he understands the importance of listening to people, finding practical solutions and delivering on commitments. Those are the same values he hopes to bring to East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT) council.

West Region members of the Ontario Provincial Police laid 1,815 charges following 2,107 traffic stops across the region during the August long weekend traffic campaign.

Local children don’t have to travel far to enjoy the fun of summer camp. Breaking Elements Dance Company in Tavistock is giving young dancers the opportunity to dance, create, play and make new friends during its upcoming Summer Dance Camp.

A field just off of Perth Line 29 on Perth Road 109, west of Tavistock, has become a popular stop for sunflower lovers.

After making two minor corrections during discussion, Perth County council unanimously approved the county's 2025 asset management plan Aug. 6, adopting a long-term strategy that identifies a $2.8-million annual infrastructure funding gap and recommends an average annual tax increase of 1.3 per cent over the next decade to eliminate it.

Laughter and learning filled the grounds of the historic Fryfogel Tavern east of Shakespeare as children took part in another successful summer day camp at the landmark.

A leatherworking workshop drew participants from across the region to the Brocksden School Museum on Aug. 8, giving both experienced crafters and newcomers an opportunity to learn traditional skills inside the historic one-room schoolhouse.