The Fraser Institute released its annual rankings of Ontario elementary schools, allowing parents to compare the academic performance of schools across the province.
$750K in provincial funding to support PC Connect operations
Roughly $749,000 from the province will support the ongoing operations of PC Connect.
St. Patrick’s Day a century ago
St. Patrick’s Day is marked on March 17 each year and is an opportunity for celebrating all things Irish. As seen in the accompanying postcard from Stratford-Perth Archives, the symbol of the day is the shamrock. This plant’s name comes from the Irish word ‘seamrog,’ which translates to mean ‘little
Avon Maitland hosts local Skills Ontario competition
In a celebration of craftsmanship and technical skills, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) hosted the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) Skills Ontario competition on March 6, which welcomed seven students from four secondary schools.
Kinectrics supports WDH Foundation’s ‘Caring Together’ campaign
Kinectrics Inc. has pledged to donate $75,000 over the next three years to support the ‘Caring Together’ campaign, a community-based fundraiser for the purchase of a CT scanner for the Wingham & District Hospital. The Caring Together campaign targets to raise $2.5 million to advance digital imaging
Gossiping about Jesus
“Jesus asked his disciples, ‘Who do the crowds say that I am?’ And they answered, ‘John the Baptist.’ But others say, Elijah, and others, one of the prophets.” Matthew 16:13
Listowel Legion contribute to food bank
Listowel Legion Branch 259 recently contributed $1,000 to the local Salvation Army Food Bank. Pictured is Food Bank Coordinator Carolyn Saunders receiving the cheque from Listowel Legion Public Relations Officer Peggy Wiens.
Teeswater Crokinole results from Feb. 28
Despite the snowy conditions on Wednesday, Feb. 28, some avid crokinole players braved the weather and had a good time playing at the Teeswater Town Hall.
Pieces of the Past: Advocate presents ‘real opportunity’ in 1938
The April 7, 1938 issue of the Mitchell Advocate newspaper boasted that the “greatest newspaper project in the history of Mitchell… presents a real opportunity to candidates.”
Listowel U6 Black team play the annual Minto Jamboree
The Listowel U6 Black team played three games this past weekend in Palmerston at the annual Minto Jamboree.
Four locals charged following North Perth drug trafficking investigation
NORTH PERTH – On Feb. 29, the Perth County OPP, members of the Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) along with the West Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit made a number of arrests following an investigation into drug trafficking in North Perth.
Wingham curling team finishes fourth in division at provincials
This past weekend, the Wingham Warriors curling team traveled to Stroud, Ont. for the Elementary School Curling Provincials.
Huron County Library participating in Drive to End Period Poverty, Mar. 3-10
The Huron County Library is participating in the Drive to End Period Poverty from March 3-10.
Rotary Club donates to Walkerton meal program
The program is the vision of MaryAnn Kroetsch, previous owner of K’s Kountry Kitchen. It offers free meals, once a month, for dining in or take out.
Adopt-A-Highway program set for 2024 campaign
Bruce County looks forward to another year of the Adopt-A-Highway program.
