At 8:37 a.m. Saturday morning, Hanover police responded to a report of two people sleeping in a vehicle parked at an apartment complex in the 100 block of 11th Avenue in Hanover.
April 11, 2024 Turnbacks
2014 – Area sugar bushes marked Maple Weekend, with many inviting the public out to see the syrup-making process firsthand, as well as treating visitors to a pancake breakfast.
Regional February unemployment rate decreases to 4.1%
In March, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 4.1 per cent. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.5 percentage points to 6.6 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
April 4th turnbacks
2014 – The Ontario Provincial Police sought three suspects in connection with an armed Listowel home invasion on Barber Avenue, after they entered the residence and assaulted two occupants, stealing a quantity of cash and electronics at gunpoint.
Province releases 2023 public sector salary list
Caroline Mulroney, president of the Treasury Board, issued a statement on March 28 regarding the release of public sector salaries from last year.
Bruce County ‘encouraged’ by provincial budget
BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County is encouraged by the provincial budget tabled last week by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy.
Changes to masking requirement at LWHA
Effective March 27, 2024, masks will be welcome, but no longer required in most clinical area throughout local hospitals.
Uber Eats now available in Listowel
As of March 13, residents and visitors to Listowel and Hanover can order delivery from their favourite restaurants as well as everyday essentials including groceries, alcohol, pet supplies and more on Uber Eats.
March 28th turnbacks
2014 – The long winter was stretching the Perth County roads maintenance budget thin.
Listowel hospital obstetrics ward to close for six months
According to a March 25 release, the obstetrics department at the Listowel Memorial Hospital will be temporarily closed until mid-September 2024.
Easter egg hunt to be held in Wingham on March 30
The Wingham Lions are hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 between 10-10:30 a.m. in Cruickshank Park.
OPP investigating latest incidents of mischief, hate crimes in Listowel
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the perpetrators in relation to mischief incidents reported in Listowel last week.
March 21st turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2014 – Canadian rock and country musician Dallas Smith performed at the sold-out,…
Three killed in collision west of Wroxeter, March 14
A two-vehicle collision involving a passenger car and pickup truck has claimed the lives of all three occupants in Howick Township, between Wroxeter and Bluevale.
AMDSB moves April 19 PA Day due to solar eclipse
As a result of the rare total solar eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8, and out of an abundance of caution, the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will be rescheduling the April PA Day.
