

Multi-day heat event expected for Oxford, Perth and Wilmot
Much of the province is in the midst of a multi-day heat event with daytime temperatures reaching over 30 degrees Celsius and humidex values in the low 40s.

Lee Griffi
6 days ago


Wilmot council considers adding 23 Petersburg homes to watermain cost-sharing
At the June 22 council meeting, staff and councillors discussed the ongoing upgrades to the Petersburg Drinking Water System, which now may include an additional 23 homes.

Amanda Nelson
6 days ago


Shakespeare Optimist Club reels in another successful fishing derby
Sunny skies and plenty of eager young anglers made for another successful Shakespeare Optimist Club Fishing Derby at the McTavish family pond in North Easthope Township last Saturday.
Gary West
6 days ago


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

Lee Griffi
6 days ago


Wellesley Fall Fair promises something for everyone Aug. 28-29
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.
Gary West
6 days ago


Wellesley Township adopts AI governance policy for municipal operations
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.

Galen Simmons
6 days ago


Tavistock kicks off summer with successful 5 Corners Summer Sips
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.
Diane Danen
6 days ago


Historic school bell continues to preserve Shakespeare's educational heritage
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.
Gary West
6 days ago


Perth East dog park campaign surpasses fundraising goal
Supporters of the proposed Perth East Dog Park have reached an important milestone, surpassing the project's $25,000 fundraising goal.
Gary West
6 days ago


Tavistock Missionary Church Block Party brings community together
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.
Diane Danen
6 days ago










