TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosted its 35th annual Show n’ Shine…
From field to stethoscope: Ontario farm leaders help future doctors experience rural life
Healthcare is a top-of-mind issue for many Ontarians, especially at times when we’re in need of medical care. Lack of services, long wait times or the family doctor shortage often make headlines in all parts of the province, but these challenges can be especially acute in rural Ontario.
Purus Plastics GmbH, Mike Coates acquire Purus NA Ecoraster Inc.
LISTOWEL - Purus Plastics GmbH, in partnership with industry executive Mike Coates recently announced the successful acquisition of Purus NA Ecoraster Inc.’s shares from Jim and Nancy Brooks.
Province appoints Burlington CAO as first-ever Chief Conservation Executive
A release from the province claims it is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of the province’s 36 conservation authorities, which will create consistency, reduce costs and drive faster outcomes for the communities they serve.
Olivia Rourke Foundation makes inaugural donations
OWEN SOUND - In a tribute to the life and legacy of 17-year-old Olivia Rourke, two major charitable donations have been made to support cancer care and research in her honour.
15U Avengers boys headed to the Canadian Championships
ELMA - The 15U Elma Avengers boys team punched their tickets to the Canadian Championships in Manitoba in August.
Cyclone Taylor, the Tara tornado
Born in Tara on June 24, 1884, Frederick Wellington “Cyclone” Taylor, as a five-year-old, used to spend winter evenings watching the local barber, Jack Riggs, practicing his speed skating at the town pond. Riggs was known in the community for his speed skating.
Chepstow to host provincial softball qualifiers July 18 to 20
CHEPSTOW - Chepstow will be hosting the U-15 Tier II Provincial Women’s Softball Qualifier July 18 to 20 at the Lion’s Park. There will be a total of eight teams. Their finish in the tourney will determine at which level the teams will be placed for the provincial tourney in Windsor Aug. 8 to 10.
Listowel Fair celebrates 169th year with theme, ‘Fences and Fields’
LISTOWEL – Picture a drive down the highways or backroads with miles of fences and fields…
Multiple intimate partner violence charges in Huron East
On June 9, members Huron County OPP opened an intimate partner violence investigation in Huron East.
County employers not choosing between Canadian youth and foreign workers
The Huron Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement in response to a media campaign launched by the National Citizens Coalition (NCC).
100th Mayburry reunion held in Atwood
ATWOOD - The descendants of George and Elizabeth (Keating) Mayburry held their 100th reunion on June 22.
$28,000 OTF grant from Ontario Government gives community a lift
HANOVER - On June 17, MPP Paul Vickers met with the team at Hanover Community Players (HCP) at the local Volunteer Fair to formally congratulate the group on what it’s done since receiving a $28,000 capital grant last year from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Walkerton house fire
Nineteen members of the Brockton Fire Department attended a house fire in Walkerton on June 27.
Intimate partner violence involving firearm results in several charges
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - On June 28, police were called to a matter involving intimate partners that involved an assault, during which a firearm was brandished.
