WALKERTON - March is a busy time at the Bruce County Public Library. There are numerous opportunities for youth to participate in March Break programs and other activities, including a presentation on scams and fraud. Library staff are excited to share great picks from new books in the Best Bets pre
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Howick fire department gets two grants for fire protection
The Howick Township Fire Department received notice that they have been successful at securing grant funding from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office in the amount of $8,230.45.
Western Ontario baseball players heading to Cuba for cultural exchange
Thirty-two coaches and players from various teams in the Western Ontario Baseball Association (WOBA) are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they will be travelling to Cuba on March 6 for a week-long baseball and cultural exchange.
Listowel Banner turnbacks, Feb. 27, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Perth District Health Unit has released its annual stats on flu shot…
Atwood Lions host Rink Fest
The Atwood Lions Club hosted a Rink Fest on the Lions outdoor ice rink on Feb. 22. The event included ice time, games and a food booth.
Paddyfest darts tournament fills the legion
The Listowel Legion was packed on Feb. 22 for the annual Paddyfest Darts Tournament.
Food Basics in Listowel raised $8,666 for Make Happy Tummies
LISTOWEL – Make Happy Tummies (formerly Toonies for Tummies) is a yearly donation program at Food…
Dial #211 to reach a network of local supports, specialty centres and services
PERTH – HURON – United Way’s 211 Day, a day to spread awareness of the services helpline…
Local volunteer acknowledged with Coronation Medal
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre congratulates King Charles III Coronation Medal recipient, Muriel Shular on achieving a prestigious volunteer award.
Raising resilient youth: nine things every child needs from their parents
STRATFORD – Avondale United Church, in association with Kiwanis Club of Stratford, along with…
Listowel Celtics U15 – first local girls organized basketball team hosted tournament for the first time this past weekend
LISTOWEL – Girls U15 Basketball over the weekend saw Listowel Celtics hosting their first…
Listowel 150th events lining up
The Listowel 150th anniversary steering committee continues to draw events and activities into the schedule for the celebration this year.
U15 boys basketball team travelled to Kincardine
The weather was in cooperation this past weekend for the U15 boys team to travel to Kincardine. The…
Listowel 150th events lining up
LISTOWEL – The Listowel 150th anniversary steering committee continues to draw events and…
South Bruce Council eyes new voter-driven method for selecting deputy mayor
The deputy mayor position in South Bruce may be decided more democratically in the next municipal election as South Bruce Council is set to consider a new selection method in the near future.
