I gave myself more time to write this column than usual. I wanted to sit with the news of Andrea Skinner’s abuse at the hands of her step-father, and the revelations of her mother Alice Munro protecting him and their marriage over her daughter.
Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament a ‘summer staple’
LISTOWEL – In its second year, the annual Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament is…
Huron East Fire Department focusing on recruitment
Interim Huron East Fire Fire Chief Marty Bedard updated council here on call frequencies, recruitment, and future programs in a report at the July 16 meeting.
Huron Perth Agriculture and Water Festival ends after 30 years
The Huron Perth Agriculture and Water Festival (HPAWF), held annually in Seaforth, is ending after 30 years.
Daughter of Alice Munro reveals sexual abuse by step-father and her mother’s choice to protect him; local responses flood in
Andrea Robin Skinner, youngest daughter of Canadian literary icon Alice Munro, shared with the world through an essay published in the Toronto Star that her step-father, Munro’s second husband Gerald Fremlin, sexually abused her beginning when she was nine years old – her mother chose to stay
Local author publishes children’s book about navigating grief
Local author Deborah Dickson’s debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight is now available at North Perth Hospice in Listowel.
New victim interview room opens in Listowel with a focus on comfort, safety and accessibility
A new victim interview room has opened in the Municipality of North Perth building at 330 Wallace Avenue North.
Formosa welcome signs approved
South Bruce council approved the replacement of two ‘Welcome to Formosa’ signs at a meeting on June 25.
South Bruce council supports resolution asking province to reabsorb OPP costs
South Bruce council approved a motion to support a resolution from the Municipality of Tweed calling on the Ontario government to reabsorb the costs of the Ontario provincial police force
2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair: ‘Farming Fast Forward’
The annual fair looks to the future of farming and celebrates the past at this year’s event
Kite Day took place at the Wingham splash pad on July 5, hosted by Huron Respite at Community Living Central Huron
Kids kicked off summer vacation under the shade of a large tree as they decorated one-of-a-kind kites.
Break and Enter at Murphy’s Ice Cream; $800 in damage and losses reported
Police were seen on July 7 around 3 p.m. parked at Murphy’s Ice Cream, talking with employees and surveying around the business’s building.
Morris -Turnberry adopts planning fees increase, not without frustration
Morris-Turnberry Council has reluctantly adopted an updated planning fee schedule adopted by Huron County Council on the recommendation of staff at the July 2 meeting.
Dog complaints on the rise in Morris-Turnberry
Council here heard yet another round of new dog-related complaints to its bylaw enforcement staff.
Two ladies strive for 2024-25 Listowel Fair Ambassador sash
One of the highlights of any big rural event is the crowning of the ambassador.
