Jasmine Clark will discuss the history of Optimism Place, how it helps community members and the story behind the need for expansion at an upcoming event hosted by Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Stratford. Clark, Executive Director at Perth County’s women’s shelter since 2017, has worked in the violence...

A 76-year-old Huron East man faces charges after police said he tried to hit another person while driving a truck. Huron County OPP says they were called to a dispute between two men in Seaforth on Wednesday, April 3rd. Police say two males were arguing while officers were at the scene,...

Hundreds of concerned people showed up at the Wilmot Recreation Complex Friday for a town hall in protest of the Region of Waterloo’s plan to drum up 770 acres of farmland for development purposes. Landowners have been told the region is preparing to expropriate land for ‘shovel-ready’ projects. Organizers weren’t...

A former Perth County Warden is being remembered. Barb MacLean began her political career in 1992 as a Councilor for Hibbert Township and was later elected as Deputy Mayor of West Perth in 2000. She then served as Warden of Perth County from December 2005 to December 2006. MacLean also held several...

Simple adjustments such as bringing a reusable coffee mug to work or bringing cloth bags to the grocery store are ways to lessen the impact on the environment, says Downtown Stratford GM Jamie Pritchard. Earth Day is Monday and the local BIA has championed and highlighted its local business members'...

Ethan Weir scored the winner on the power play Sunday to lead St. Marys Lincolns to a 2-1 home ice win over the Listowel Cyclones, in a battle of Perth County teams in the Sutherland Cup. St. Marys got back on track in the provincial junior B championship series after...