LISTOWEL - Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced on June 18 that the Ontario government has provided the Listowel Curling Club with $49,700 in funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream.
Bruce County hospitality: potatoes to the rescue
BRUCE COUNTY - The tradition of helping a neighbour started early in Bruce County. Our pioneer ancestors had no more than a humble log shanty but would throw open the door for any traveller and share their meagre fare, be it only a lowly potato.
Dead crow found in Grey-Bruce tests positive for West Nile Virus
GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health has received confirmation that an American crow, found dead in Bruce County, has tested positive for the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus.
Regional transit project secures up to $9.5 million in funding
BRUCE-GREY-DUFFERIN - Residents, businesses and visitors across Grey, Bruce and Dufferin counties can look forward to rural transit enhancements over the next five years.
NII Energy Co-op students showcase skilled trades in the energy sector
SAUGEEN SHORES - “Electrician.” “Carpenter, for sure.” “I want to be a millwright.” At the showcase event for the NII Energy Co-op this past Friday, high school students spoke about their learnings and plans for the future.
Annual iFarm program shows local students where their food comes from
STRATFORD - A program that has been ongoing for decades, and was first started by Dairy Producers in Perth County, has expanded over the years to include all agricultural foods produced on farms in the County that surround Stratford.
Bernice Spittal marks 100th birthday
LISTOWEL - On June 21, a crowd of about 100 friends, family and fellow residents gathered at Caressant Care retirement residence in Listowel to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Bernice Spittal. Relatives from as far as Chicago, Illinois and Fisherville, Ontario, were on hand to honor this wonderful l
Celebrating the Dominion of Canada (Canada Day)
On July 1, 1867 the three British North American provinces were united into the Dominion of Canada, this included the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. After Confederation, the country of Canada consisted of four provinces: Ontario and Quebec (formed through the splitting of what w
Community Foundation grants over $217,000 to regional charities
OWEN SOUND - Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) announced the 58 recipients of their Spring Community Grants. Over $217,000 was awarded in this round of community grants.
Final Walkerton Rotary draw for 2024-25
County Towne Players co-directors Adrianna Wilson and Diane Hodgson recently assisted Walkerton Rotarian Flo Gutscher with the Rotary Club’s final lottery draw for 2024-2025.
Humane society appeals for help
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) is calling on the community for urgent support after severe winter damage forced the organization to take swift action to rebuild the outdoor dog runs and infrastructure at its Stratford Centre.
Senior Legionnaires lineup ‘shows promise’ as season gets underway
After a long winter and challenging spring training, the Listowel Senior Legionnaires have recently kicked off their Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League (MOSBL) season.
‘The junior farmer is much in the fore today’
In July 1915, local papers published the Annual Report from Ontario Minister of Agriculture, James S. Duff.
The N.E.A.T. Club Members visit the Monkton Diner
Every week in the summer, the North Easthope Antique Tractor Club (N.E.A.T.) heads to different area locations to have breakfast with over 50 members in attendance. It is a fundraiser for the different locations they visit.
Elma Minor Ball marks annual Minor Ball Days June 20 – 21
There were two days packed full of games and fun for players and fans.
