Growth is a topic often bridged at municipal council meetings and the general consensus among both…
Area politicians push for respect from province on health care issues
A push from Bruce County council to have the province reconcile its approach to health care in this area with the region’s importance to Ontario’s economy and social fabric is garnering support from local municipalities.
Bluevale Homecoming 2024 promises ‘a Dam Good Time’
The community of Bluevale is set to celebrate 170 years of community history.
Canada’s soccer stars work to overcome impact of ‘Dronegate’
With every Olympic Games there are stories of triumph and disappointment and the 33rd Olympiad currently underway in Paris will be no different.
Listowel Farm and Maker Market opens for season
LISTOWEL – The first Listowel Farm and Maker Market for the 2024 season was held on the lawn of Listowel Agricultural Hall on June 29.
Support for local news
We’ve been critical in recent (and not-so-recent) weeks, of numerous initiatives of Premier Doug Ford’s Conservative Ontario government, so it seems only fair to shine a light on a positive development emanating from that corner.
Wingham Cenotaph rededicated for 100th anniversary
Nearly 100 years after it was unveiled, the Wingham Cenotaph was rededicated at a service here on June 29.
Playground fundraising goal reached for North Perth Westfield
A fundraising committee has reached its latest target goal so there is more playground equipment on the way to North Perth Westfield Elementary School.
Butterfly effect would be a game changer
Among my favorite movies is The Butterfly Effect. The 2004 film features Ashton Kutcher as a troubled time traveller who discovers, to his chagrin, that attempts to correct mistakes in the past can generate unintended consequences for the future.
Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House holds grand opening of Listowel location
Local residents have a new option for breakfast and lunch with the official grand opening of Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House.
Celebrating Canada makes sense
With July 1 in the offing as I write, it occurs to me that among the great local summer events I…
Elma Minor Ball Day held June 22
ATWOOD – Saturday, June 22 was Elma Minor Ball Day with teams from all ages divisions in action.…
Great community events being staged across the region
Often in this space we find ourselves recounting the problems and issues that plague us locally, provincially and nationally.
Wendy’s opens Listowel location
LISTOWEL – Fast food aficionados have a new option with the opening of a Wendy’s location here on June 6.
Flyover tribute to Andrew McKeever planned for Decoration Day
LISTOWEL – Decoration Day services in Listowel will this year will feature a flyover tribute to…
