This Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Ontarians to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms outside all sleeping areas and test them monthly.
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Hey Tweens! Are you looking for something to do after school? Come to our Tween Club where we will learn new things, meet other kids, and have fun. The club meets every other week – Nov. 10 and Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. This program is suitable for kids ages 9-13.
In Line Chiropractic’s School Supply Drive a success
Patients at In Line Family Chiropractic and local residents did a great job of supporting In Line’s School Supply Drive in 2021 and 2022. Approximately $2,000 worth of school supplies were divided between Walkerton District Community School, St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School and Sacred Heart Ca
Bruce County Museum hosts war historian and author
In honour of Remembrance Week, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will host an afternoon in conversation with Canada’s top war historian and author Tim Cook on Nov. 9.
Bruce County council discusses transportation capital project update for third quarter
The county’s transportation and environmental services committee received the third quarter capital projects update during the recent meeting of county council.
Cargill poker run raises nearly $14,000 for Saugeen Hospice
The first annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Show was held at the Cargill Community Centre on Aug. 27, and organizers say it was an incredible success.
Cargill Lawn Bowling Club crowns season champions
The Cargill Lawn Bowling Club recently crowned its champions for the 2022 season.
Bruce County launches second phase of housing toolkit
Bruce County has announced the launch of the second phase of the Affordable Housing Development Toolkit.
Peabody concerned about impact of impending education strike on municipal daycare centre
Mayor Chris Peabody commented that a lot of parents have expressed concern over what happens at the Brockton Daycare Centre if education workers go on strike.
Grey-Bruce MOH urging people to stay home if sick, get vaccinated
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health, said last week that COVID-19 is increasing – cases have doubled recently – but it’s not out of proportion with what was projected and prepared for.
Michie requests recount in Morris-Turnberry
A Morris-Turnberry councillor candidate has requested a recount.
Kitchener law firm opens Listowel office
Lawyer and property owner of Madorin, Synder LLP Barristers and Solicitors, Bob Scriven, grins as he serves brisket to attendees of his Oct. 7 open house. The law firm, originally from Kitchener, has opened a new location in Listowel. The aim of the event was to invite the community out to see the n
Sound Six Investments subdivision application presented to county
The applications for two proposed subdivisions in the northeast end of Listowel were presented at the Oct. 20 Perth County council meeting.
County approves Official Plan Amendment for mixed-use property in Listowel
At the Oct. 20 Perth County council meeting, the warden and councillors received a report titled ‘Official Plan Amendment 206,’ for a planned mixed-use development in Listowel.
Listowel Trinity United Church hosts fall rummage sale
The annual Listowel Trinity United Church fall rummage sale on Oct. 20-21 saw attendees leave with a variety of new treasures, from clothes to toys and everything in between. Proceeds from the fundraiser are being divided between local charitable organizations such as the Listowel Salvation Army Thr
