LOCAL HEADLINES

The Waterloo Region District School Board has approved its 2026-2027 budget with a deficit of nearly $6.7 million.

It may still be summer, but organizers of the 173rd Wellesley Fall Fair are already putting the finishing touches on another celebration of agriculture, community and family fun.

Wellesley Township has adopted a new governance policy designed to ensure municipal staff use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly as the technology becomes increasingly common in workplaces.

Beautiful summer weather set the stage for the 5 Corners Summer Sips fundraiser hosted by the Tavistock Agricultural Society on Saturday, June 27, at the Tavistock and District Recreation Centre.

As another school year came to a close at Sprucedale Public School last week, one piece of the community's educational history quietly stood as a reminder of generations of students who came before.

Supporters of the proposed Perth East Dog Park have reached an important milestone, surpassing the project's $25,000 fundraising goal.

Sunny skies and warm weather provided the perfect setting for the Tavistock Missionary Church Block Party on Sunday, June 28, as families from Tavistock and surrounding communities gathered for a day of food, fun and fellowship.

Wilmot Township is looking to continue receiving regional accessibility expertise after the current Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) model comes to an end.

The U17 Tavistock Athletics have punched their ticket to the national championship tournament in British Columbia after an undefeated weekend in Napanee.

Hundreds of Holstein breeders, dairy producers and neighbours gathered at the Ed and Julie Danen family farm near Punkeydoodles Corners last Thursday for the Perth County Holstein Club's annual Twilight Meeting.

Members of the North Easthope Antique Tractor Club (NEAT) made their weekly breakfast stop in Sebastopol last Thursday, where they were warmly welcomed by the women of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Concerns about safety on an East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT) roads led one member of council to introduce a notice of motion at last week’s regular meeting.

“We want to provide an important update regarding the region's upcoming public workshop for the Groundwater Interference Complaints Policy.”

Music filled the air and had toes tapping Tuesday afternoon, June 23, at The Maples Home for Seniors on William Street in Tavistock.

The music program at Milverton Public School has received a welcome boost thanks to the generosity of local music supporters.

The most recent sitting of Canada's House of Commons ended on Thursday, June 18.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police West Region have concluded the "Stop. Look. Live." campaign, conducted from June 15-21.

The Wild Hog Country Market celebrated its fifth anniversary last week with a busy week of customer appreciation events, special promotions and plenty of food.

Beautiful sunny weather welcomed visitors to the second annual Teddy Bear Picnic at Brocksden Country School Museum on Saturday, June 20.

No one has run against East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT) Coun. Scott Rudy during his political career, but the two-term Ward 2 councillor will have some competition on the ballot in October.