BRUCE COUNTY - Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Rural Affairs came with cheques in hand on Nov. 8, as she presented the County of Bruce with a Huron-Bruce MPP commemorative visual display board to be exhibited outside the county council chambers.
Fordwich holds Remembrance Day Ceremony
A service of Remembrance was held at the Cenotaph in Fordwich on Nov. 10.
Trump transgressions ignored
I’d like to write a column explaining how Americans made such a counter intuitive choice for…
Wilderness program at Listowel Library
The Listowel Public Library hosted a Wilderness Skills and Foraging Fun program for area youngsters on Oct. 26.
Officiating with grandson highlights return to refereeing for Allan Dickson
There’s a new officiating tandem with roughly 50 years of combined experience working games at area rinks this year.
Canadians can only watch and wait as Americans decide future
While there are as yet no general elections in the offing for Ontarians at the federal or…
Lewis Flowers owners celebrate anniversary of historic local business
For 40 years Allan Dickson has been providing area residents with flowers and plants for every occasion. However the history of Lewis Flowers, the business he operates with his wife, Connie, goes back much further – 130 years.
Local kids meet their favourite characters at Listowel Public Library
Local youngsters got a chance to meet some of their favourite characters at the Listowel Public Library on Oct. 26.
DGR vote underway in South Bruce
Voting is underway and the results of the referendum on the proposed nuclear waste Deep Geological Repository (DGR) will be known early next week.
MPPs aren’t the only ones feeling the pinch
Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently raised some eyebrows after promoting newly-elected MPP Tyler…
Decision time looms on DGR
South Bruce residents have a truly staggering responsibility before them.
Listowel Lions Club hosts Friday afternoon entertainment
The Listowel Lions Club hosted an afternoon of entertainment in the Smith’s Market Square parking lot on Oct. 11
United Way leading the way on housing
An under-reported reality highlighted during the local kick-off for the United Way Perth Huron (UWPH) annual fundraising campaign is that, next to government, the United Way is Canada’s largest funder of social services.
Ironmen down Capitals 6-2 in PJHL season opener in Wingham
The Wingham Ironmen downed the Walkerton Capitals 6-2 in the first Provincial Junior Hockey League regular season action for both teams on Sept. 13 at the North Huron Westcast Community Complex.
Housing cost increase plays major role in rise in food bank use
News last week that more than a million people living in Ontario turned to food banks over a 12-month period starting in the spring of 2023, should be concerning to us all.
