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Downtown New Hamburg stepped back in time last week as the cast and crew of Murdoch Mysteries transformed the community into 1912 for the hit CBC series' upcoming Christmas special.

Another new long-term care home could be coming to New Hamburg.

“A sad day in New Hamburg.” That was a consistent message on social media following an act of vandalism in New Hamburg which has officials at the Royal Canadian Legion’s Branch 532 outraged.

Nearly every Ontario driver has witnessed dangerous driving in the past year, but many do not believe they contribute to the problem, according to a new survey from CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO).

What began as a heartfelt musical tribute to the country he now calls home has become the biggest success of Tavistock singer Hira Dhariwal's career.

Woodstock resident Tammy Taves is the July winner of the Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigade's monthly 50/50 raffle fundraiser.

The Stone Pillar Farmstead held its first every Pop-Up Market on Wednesday, July 29, from 4:30-8:30 p.m., bringing families and shoppers from across the Perth and Waterloo regions together for an evening of local shopping, farm experiences and community connection.

The Tavistock Fair’s popular Second Hand Book Nook Sale returns Sept. 11-13, giving visitors the opportunity to find affordable books and, new this year, puzzles.

The playoff round of the softball competition at the 2026 Ontario Summer Games in the Region of Waterloo was washed out by rain on Sunday, shifting Tavistock's focus to its next challenge at the Canadian U17 Men's Fast Pitch Championship in Surrey, B.C.

More than 100 young players took to the diamonds in Shakespeare this summer as part of the Shakespeare Community Athletic Association's (SCAA) Learn to Play baseball program.

The U12 Wilmot Royal Blue minor soccer team won the Twin Rivers U12 League Championship July 30 with a 5-1 win over Ayr Black.

Competing in an age group higher than their actual ages, the U17 Select Wilmot Thunder have punched their ticket for the Ontario Select Softball Tournament Association (OSSTA) Provincial Championship, to be held Aug. 21-23 in North Bay.

Members of the North Easthope Antique Tractor Club (NEAT) travelled to a dairy farm south of Poole last week, where they were treated to a hearty homemade breakfast and warm hospitality from the Zehr family.

More than 100 horses and riders gathered near Baden at the end of July for the annual Jane Casselman Memorial Trillium Show, hosted by Findaway Equestrian Services.

Wilmot Township council has passed its new official plan, which will come into effect in 2028 and will dictate growth and development in the township over the next 25 years.

East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT) Township staff are looking at the possibility of allowing food trucks and trailers on township property.

Five public health units have taken the rare step of issuing a joint news release calling for action on the growing issue of food insecurity.

Supporters say a proposed six-storey redevelopment of New Hamburg's former Felt Boot Factory would breathe new life into a landmark building and strengthen the downtown, while opponents worry the project will worsen parking shortages and change the character of the community.

After nearly four years of fundraising, planning and navigating approvals, the Harrington and Area Community Association is inviting local communities to celebrate the completion of a new bridge over the pond along the trail at Harrington Conservation Area.

More than 100 local pet lovers and their animal companions are taking part in the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth's annual online Calendar Photo Contest, raising funds to support animals in need throughout the region.