LISTOWEL – The Listowel Banner was the winner of the Zehrs Break Time Contest earlier this month.…
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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved
The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth
A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps.
Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy
WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.
North Perth Pride planning month of family-fun events
North Perth Pride is gearing up for another month of celebration with events kicking off May 30 and continuing all through June.
Meeting Place Organic Farm Annual Mother’s Day open house and seedling sale
Visitors enjoyed train and horse-drawn wagon rides before a barbecue lunch and so much more during…
Bruce County announces Ian Hanney as new director of human services
WALKERTON - Bruce County recently announced the appointment of Ian Hanney as the county’s new director of human services.
Huron County’s fourth annual Pride festival focuses on activism, celebration, community
The county will be the scene of multiple events June 2-7, all with the aim of bringing the community together.
Listowel’s first ribfest coming May 22 – 24
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Agricultural Society is hosting its first annual ribfest from May 22 to 24.
Community support helps hospital expand imaging upgrade
WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation recently announce positive news about its X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign.
County council approves rural severances despite planning, conservation concerns
GODERICH – Huron County council approved two rural severances: a 3.7‑acre parcel in the Stephen…
Listowel McDonald’s sets store record, raising $16,000 for Ronald McDonald House and Salvation Army Food Bank
LISTOWEL- The local McDonald’s franchise was a flurry of action on May 6 for their 32nd annual…
Huron County backs call for ‘Finlay’s Law’ paediatric ER reforms
GODERICH – Huron County Council endorsed a Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus resolution calling…
Howick to receive over $12,000 for five lifeguard positions
HOWICK - Howick Township has been approved for five pool lifeguard positions this year, an increase from last year, in through a $12,320 grant from its application for Canada Summer Jobs.
Howick Council approves backhoe repairs
HOWICK - Council here authorized Manager of Public Works Scott Price to proceed with repairs estimated at approximately $27,784.70, for the township’s 2018 Cat 420 backhoe transmission.
