LISTOWEL - On Saturday, February 28, 1959, at approximately 9:27 a.m., while a peewee hockey practice was underway, the roof and walls of the rink section of the Listowel Arena collapsed.
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Mount Forest Patriots eliminate Capitals from PJHL playoffs
Both the Walkerton Capitals and Wingham Ironmen were eliminated from the Provincial Junior Hockey League playoffs over the weekend, each finding themselves on the wrong side of a 4-1 series.
All Aboard: A Brief History of Rail Service in Listowel
For 20 years, from the time that John Binning settled in the area in 1852 to when the railway was opened, the main modes of transportation for those living and working in Listowel would have been a horse and wagon or stagecoach.
ONE CARE launches campaign to fund new accessible vehicles
STRATFORD - ONE CARE Home and Community Support Services has announced the launch of its Driven to Care campaign, with a goal of raising $500,000 though efforts including a 50/50 draw to purchase three new much-needed accessible vehicles.
Brockton mayor urges solidarity in face of tariffs
Mayor Chris Peabody is urging everyone to work together to deal with the threats to “our economy, livelihood and sovereignty” from the imposition of tariffs.
South Bruce maintains status quo with requests to sell Concession 10
During its Feb. 25 meeting, South Bruce Council decided to keep the status quo on an issue that has been discussed at council tables for more than half a century.
Walkerton Kinsmen and Kinettes celebrate 90 and 75 years of community service
Even the blustery winter weather didn’t stop the Walkerton Kinsmen and Kinettes from celebrating milestone anniversaries - 90th for the Kinsmen and 75th for the Kinettes - on March 1.
South Bruce Council turns down Wenjack event
The Municipality of South Bruce will not be participating in or supporting the Walk for Wenjack event, with council members feeling it’s not an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars.
Brockton endorses Saugeen Shores report on SVCA policy manual update
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has requested feedback for its proposed Environmental Planning and Regulations Manual update.
Homecoming co-chairs seek assistance from Brockton
There was supposed to be a big celebration of Walkerton’s 150th anniversary in 2021; the pandemic intervened. That makes Homecoming 2026 and the 155th anniversary celebration all the more exciting.
South Bruce looks to other municipalities before making development charges decision
The Council of the Municipality of South Bruce continues to gather information to decide whether or not it will implement development charges.
Countdown to Listowel’s 150th Anniversary: How Listowel faired in the great floodings of 1883, 1911
The recent heavy snowfall has plagued our community with issues that have become uncommon in recent years. But in the grand 150 years of its existence, the Town of Listowel has seen its fair share of wicked weather.
OCHU-CUPE brings ‘Stretcher tour’ to Walkerton on Feb. 25
The final stop for the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions - Canadian Union of Public Employees’ (OCHU-CUPE) “stretcher tour” was in front of South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Walkerton hospital on Feb. 25, on the eve of the provincial election.
Paul Vickers wins Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound riding
The Conservative sweep of Midwestern Ontario included the riding of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, where Paul Vickers took 44.1 per cent of the vote (20,158).
Howick adopts 2025 budget
HOWICK - Council here passed its 2025 municipal budget bylaw at its Feb. 25 meeting.
