Some members of Perth South Council say they are disappointed that St. Marys and Stratford are unwilling to work with the municipality to renew their library services contract. At the Perth South council meeting on April 16th, it was noted that Stratford withdrew the renewal proposal it presented to council...

Perth-Wellington's MP says the just-released federal budget is a desperate attempt by the Liberal government to change the channel. John Nater says the budget released on Tuesday shows the Liberals don't have a handle on government spending or on what the needs of Canadians are. The budget includes money for new...

A familiar face is back at Gallery Stratford. Robert Windrum returns as director/curator, a post he held from 1998 to 2006. This time, Windrum has accepted the position on an interim basis for one year and will help find a permanent director/curator for the local art gallery. "It was an opportunity...

A winning lottery ticket worth $5 million was recently purchased in Seaforth. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says the Lotto 6/49 ticket was bought by a 54-year-old Brussels resident for the April 3rd draw. The winner says she will share her winnings with her children and grandchildren, pay some bills,...

United Way Perth-Huron and every not-for-profit could not do what they do without the help of volunteers. "Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization and every not-for-profit organization," said UWPH Executive Director Ryan Erb. "So we want to celebrate any chance we get and volunteer week is our opportunity to...

Perth-Wellington's MPP says a newly tabled bill will remove barriers to investment in the agritourism sector across the province. Matthew Rae tabled the Growing Agritourism Act today (Monday) and he says, if passed, the legislation will remove barriers to investment, provide consistency across Ontario's agritourism providers, and ensure participants are...