It is amazing how quickly things in a conversation can turn negative these days, isn’t it?
IN PHOTOS: Howick Central Public School’s 2023 track and field meet
Howick Central Public School hosted its track and field meet on Thursday, May 25. Athletes competed in several events throughout the day.
Howick firefighters’ breakfast a smashing hit
If you were looking for someone in the village of Gorrie on Sunday morning, chances are they were enjoying breakfast at the fire hall. The Howick Firefighters Association hosted its annual breakfast on May 28, serving a steady stream of hungry residents. At 10 a.m., people were lined up out the door
Wingham Independent MC barbecue raises nearly $3,000 for local breakfast programs
The Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club (MC) is calling support for its latest fundraiser “phenomenal.”
Madill rugby program has historic week
Mustangs, no matter their body type, are known to be surefooted and have good endurance, so it’s not surprising that the athletes representing the F.E. Madill Secondary Mustangs display similar attributes on the rugby pitch.
More than $13,000 collected at Wingham event for Alzheimer Society of Huron Perth
It was a beautiful day to hike the Wingham Community Trail on Saturday, May 27.
Union: Wescast announces intentions to close Wingham foundry operations
One of Wingham’s longest operating industries intends to close its foundry operations, according to the union that represents its workers.
Listowel’s Walk for Alzheimer’s another huge success
The sun was shining outside on Saturday morning, but the participants in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s were as cool as cucumbers inside Between The Lines as they walked to raise funds for the regional organization.
Listowel firefighters serve hundreds of people at breakfast, May 28
The Listowel Firefighters Association hosted its annual breakfast on Sunday morning, serving hundreds of folks at the Listowel Ag. Hall. By 11 a.m., more than 650 people had enjoyed breakfast, with a steady stream of people continuing to roll in.
Library ‘high tea’ fundraiser held at Listowel Ag. Hall
The Listowel Ag. Hall was the site of several events over the weekend, including High Tea and Celebrate Me, which was a fundraiser for the North Perth Public Library. The event featured a traditional English tea and desserts by Terry and Debb Ritchie, served using authentic tea cups and saucers. The
North Perth council composition, ward boundary review overdue
As reported in the Banner last week, North Perth has retained a consultant to perform a council composition and ward boundary review for the municipality.
‘Why is everything so big here?’
My family just recently returned from a week-long trip to Orlando, where we took in the sights and sounds of all there is to enjoy in Florida – Disney, Universal Studios, Daytona Beach, Legoland… and extremely large portion sizes of food.
F.E. Madill Mustangs junior boys’ rugby team host St. Anne’s
The F.E. Madill Mustangs junior boys’ rugby team hosted St. Anne’s on Thursday, May 4. Despite getting out to an early lead, the Mustangs slipped a bit in the second half as St. Anne’s stormed back for a 22-12 victory.
Consultant: DGR project could help improve local health care
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) met virtually for its monthly meeting on May 4, which featured a presentation on health services and infrastructure in the region and how the proposed deep geological repository (DGR) in South Bruce would impact those services.
‘They finally caught Lightning in a bottle!’
Nineteen years ago today – May 4, 2004 – Jeremy Roenick scored the series-winning goal in overtime of Game 6 for the Philadelphia Flyers to eliminate the Toronto Maple Leafs from the second round of the NHL playoffs.
