The Auxiliary of the Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth celebrates its 90th Anniversary this year. To mark this milestone of service, The Perth Courier is featuring a series on the various programs and services that the Auxiliary provides to enhance patient care in the community hospital. But first,...

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At approximately 7:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, Perth Police officers attempted a traffic stop on Foster Street. The vehicle did not stop for police. A short time later the vehicle was located in Drummond-North Elmsley Township. Investigation resulted in an 18-year-old Watson's Corners male being...

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The guilty verdicts in the Shafia murder trial is not about us and them. It's simply about right and wrong. It's not about Muslims from Third World countries coming to this country with archaic ideas, or some clash of civilizations. It's about violence against women, power and control, and...

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EMC Sports - The Tay Valley Loppet is just around the corner and the Tay Valley Cross County Ski Club is preparing to welcome locals and visitors to enjoy some of Ontario's finest cross country skiing. Sunday, Feb. 12 at Murphy's Point Provincial Park marks the 35th year the event has taken place. Jim...

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