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Almost a year since pool closure, pool renovation project still ongoing
Town of St. Marys staff has worked on renovating the centre since last November, with the facility having been closed as part of the project.
Stratford Festival wins inaugural cricket match at new Lower Queens pitch
Team Captain Emilio Vieira said it was the stuff of dreams getting the cricket pitch installed, adding that it brought a tear to his eye.
Surgery a success, fundraising goal reached for hurt kitten
The society says the six-week-old kitten Penny was found on the side of the road missing her front leg from the elbow down, with the bone above it broken.
Learn how to save a life this International Overdose Awareness Day
The awareness day, set for August 31, aims to honour the lives lost to overdose, support those grieving these losses, and to take action to prevent more overdoses.
Not going anywhere: Dragon Boat Festival to take place in Stratford
Festival organizers announced they have all the approvals needed to pump water from a gravel pit to the Avon River ahead of race day.
‘One Big Family’: Fundraiser for International Overdose Awareness Day
Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth has announced an awareness event recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, a day focused on honouring lives lost to overdose by hosting events and educating communities.
‘Equal opportunity offender’ Ron James returning to Stratford
Ron James will perform in the Avon Theatre next month for his Not Nearly Done Yet tour.
Single vehicle crash in West Perth leaves one person seriously injured
Perth County OPP say the incident happened today, where a motor vehicle left the roadway on Perth Line 39 and hit a hydro pole, causing a power outage.
Speaker series returning to St. Marys Museum
The St. Marys Museum Speaker Series is returning this fall for its 13th season, where speakers will give presentations on different topics related to the town at the museum.
Stratford councillor hoping for new infrastructure funding partnership
AMO estimates that Ontario municipalities plan for $250-$290 billion in capital investments over the next decade, with $100 billion focused on growth.
City urges drivers to be slow and careful with school starting soon
The City put up a safety reminder today, saying vehicle and pedestrian traffic will soon go up in the area due to the upcoming fall semester.
Fire Ban officially lifted in Perth County
The ban was first put into effect midnight August 6 due to extreme dryness of vegetation in the region.
Perth County’s Lexi Johnston is the CNE Ambassador of the Fairs
Lexi Johnston, the 2024-2025 Ambassador of the Listowel Agricultural Society's Listowel Fair, has been crowned this title by winning the Canadian National Exhibition's Ambassador of the Fairs competition on August 17.
Dragon Boat Festival could still roar in Stratford next month
The drainage of Lake Victoria after a big storm that led to blockages of the Orr dam presented a road block but the river continues to fill-up, albeit slower than hoped.
More than $20 million in housing enabling infrastructure announced
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae made this announcement in North Perth today, saying the money will be invested across four municipalities by the Ontario government.
How you can help make St. Marys an even greener community
The Town and Upper Thames River Conservation Authority have announced the return of the St. Marys Tree Power Program.
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Five of six missing swans in Stratford have now been located
The city thanked "excellent tips", from the community. Three of the birds were returned to their winter quarters on Friday after being found upriver, east of Stratford.
Almost a year since pool closure, pool renovation project still ongoing
Town of St. Marys staff has worked on renovating the centre since last November, with the facility having been closed as part of the project.
Perth County OPP and local Special Olympics athletes compete in LETR
A total of $743.55 was raised for Special Olympics program support, including travel, accommodations, meals and developmental opportunities.
Stratford Festival wins inaugural cricket match at new Lower Queens pitch
Team Captain Emilio Vieira said it was the stuff of dreams getting the cricket pitch installed, adding that it brought a tear to his eye.
Surgery a success, fundraising goal reached for hurt kitten
The society says the six-week-old kitten Penny was found on the side of the road missing her front leg from the elbow down, with the bone above it broken.
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