Happy Easter everyone! It’s true – it’s still Easter. Long after the colored eggs and chocolate bunnies are devoured, Jesus’ followers are still celebrating Easter. It’s a whole season really. Our Eastern Orthodox family members will be celebrating Easter well into the month of May.
Huron Bruce U11 86ers win OWHA provincials
HURON BRUCE – The U11 86ers hockey team won the 2024 OWHA (Ontario Women’s Hockey Association)…
LDSS Junior Boys Hockey team win at the Canlan Spring Classic Tournament
The Listowel District Secondary School Lightning Junior Boys Hockey team travelled to York University April 24 and 25 to take part in the Canlan Spring Classic Tournament.
Wingham hosts Earth Day litter cleanup event
An Earth Day Litter Cleanup was organized by Pete Mulvey, a resident of Wingham who noticed the litter along the street and community trail and decided to do something about it.
A Tale of Two Livington(e)s
In the past, many articles have been written about the two John Livingston(e)’s of Listowel. I think it is time for a bit of a refresher lesson on these two prominent Listowel figures.
Walkerton Capitals U11 are WOAA Tier 1 champions
The Walkerton Capitals U11 team competed in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championships April 5-7, having qualified with a 4-1 win over Saugeen Shores in the WOAA final representing Tier 1.
Regional organizations promote equitable access to tax services
It’s tax season and most people are busy doing their own taxes or paying someone to do them. However, since access to tax services is not equitable, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) and Poverty to Prosperity Huron Perth (P2P) are spreading the word about an existing service available to residents who
South Bruce resident faces weapons charges
A 42-year-od South Bruce resident faces several weapons-related charges in connection with an incident here last month.
Airport would be better under private ownership
The tri-council meeting last week regarding the future of Saugeen Municipal Airport was an excellent start, as the public, excepting pilots who fly there, may not have had a full understanding of our airport (officially an “aerodrome” as classified by Transport Canada and not eligible for any federa
Rotary Club donates to Sistema Walkerton to help local students access violin lessons
Rotary Club of Walkerton has made a significant donation to help reduce barriers to professional violin lessons for local elementary students.
Original Gordon Lightfoot Band to perform in Blyth on April 26
The songs of Gordon Lightfoot will be peformed at Blyth Memorial Hall by his original touring band on April 26.
Kayakers rescued on Saugeen River in Hanover
Hanover Police Chief Christopher Knoll has a warning for anyone planning to go out on the water this time of year: be careful, and be prepared.
OPP investigating collision involving vehicle, buggy
According to an OPP release, no injuries were reported from a crash involving a horse drawn buggy.
Hodgins Building Centre gives $50,000 for CT Scanner
Hodgins Building Centre is donating $50,000 to the Caring Together campaign at the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation to help fund a brand-new CT Scanner.
Mitchell held grand celebration in 1923
Mitchell was declared to be a town via an 1873 proclamation by the Lieutenant Governor that was made official at the beginning of 1874.
