The Braves have moved one step closer to reaching the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s (PJHL) final four after defeating Woodstock in an exciting Doherty Division Game 7 finale.

The next Region of Waterloo municipal government will likely have a different look at the top following the Oct. 26 provincial elections.

Despite the chilly, wet weather, spirits remained high as families from Shakespeare and the surrounding area gathered at the Shakespeare Pavilion for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Shakespeare Opti-Mrs. Club.

Wilmot Township Coun. Harvir Sidhu said after nearly four years on council, one thing is clear – the work isn’t done.

“Half a century later, Ontario’s seatbelt law still saves lives. If you aren’t buckling up, what’s holding you back?”

“I’m planning on running for mayor of Wilmot in the upcoming municipal election.” Those were the first words on Wilmot Coun. Kris Wilkinson’s recently launched election-campaign website.

The Canadian Dairy XPO was held in Stratford from April 1-3, drawing a record 18,000 attendees.

The Canadian Dairy XPO’s annual Calves for a Cause auction raised more than $484,000 during this year’s live sale April 1 in the Cow Coliseum at the Stratford Agriplex.

Despite a chilly, wet morning on Saturday, April 4, Brocksden Country School Museum was warm and welcoming as children explored what classroom life was like more than 100 years ago.

Perth County council has awarded a contract worth just over $760,000 for the replacement of a culvert on Perth Road 107 south of Shakespeare, a project that will require a full 19-day road closure later this year but is expected to come in well under budget.