Over my next few articles, I will be showcasing some of the beautiful heritage homes in town and sharing what history I find on the people who lived in them.
News
Chesley Homecoming 2025: Home really is where the heart is
CHESLEY - The unveiling of an exciting new mural on the side of the Bijou Theatre kicked off a week of celebrations for Chesley’s 145th Homecoming, July 31-Aug. 3.
Listowel 150th one for the history books
It was a party 150 years in the making and, by all accounts, Listowel’s weekend homecoming celebration was a huge success.
HASC, Circle City Cruisers host car show at Blyth campground
The Historical Automobile Society of Canada (HASC) Radar Circle Region and the Circle City Cruisers held a car show at the Blyth campground on Wednesday, July 30.
Fun and games at the Listowel 150th
From the Listowel District Secondary School reunion to activities at memorial park, there was plenty of fun to be had as part of the Listowel 150th celebration over the weekend.
Peabody: Someone at IESO should be ‘held accountable’ for poor location choice for battery energy storage facility
BROCKTON - Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council promises to be an interesting one.
Collaboration across agriculture has never mattered more
For farm leaders, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) annual summer meeting is always a highlight on the calendar. It’s a chance to gather with other sector leaders from across the country, take stock of the current landscape, and work on charting a united path forward.
Young competitors line up for Tri-Umph Triathlon
The Tri-Umph Triathlon brought out numerous competitors on Monday, Aug. 4.
An act does not have to be criminal to be wrong
The outcome of the trial of five hockey players accused of sexual assault, has been greeted with shock from some, relief from others, and disgust by more than a few. All five were found not guilty; the judge determined the testimony of the woman who claimed they victimized her seven years ago, “not
Inaugural Hayloft Music Festival has ‘incredible turnout’
LISTOWEL - The first-ever Hayloft Music Festival was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Aug. 2.
Royal Homes new owner looks to tackle housing crisis with investment
The new president of Royal Homes says that the company has the production, the skills, the technology and, soon, the workforce to be a major part of addressing the province’s housing crisis.
South Bruce, church, school set agreement to make portable work
South Bruce Council gave Chief Building Official Phil Van Hardeveld direction to enter into a limiting distance agreement for a structure at Sacred Heart School in Mildmay.
Grey Bruce Public Health: local area has higher rates of intestinal illnesses than provincial average
OWEN SOUND - On Friday, July 25, the Grey-Bruce board of health heard a report on enteric (intestinal) illnesses in Grey-Bruce, as part of the medical officer of health’s update.
Walkerton dancer to represent Canada at 2026 Dance World Cup
WALKERTON - A young dancer from Walkerton is heading to the world stage next summer, after earning a spot on Team Canada for the 2026 Dance World Cup (DWC).
South Bruce staff directed to investigate selling alleyway to developer
After debating the benefits of retaining land versus selling unneeded properties, South Bruce Council directed staff to investigate declaring an alley off Teeswater’s main street surplus to potentially be sold to landowners.
