Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) Cultural Celebration Club, Westfield, Eastdale, Elma and Mornington schools collaborated to host the first Cultural Unity Festival at LDSS on May 28.
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Listowel Legion honours two centenarian veterans
On May 28, two veterans were honoured by fellow veterans and local members of the Listowel Legion.
Council ponders lasting memorial to honour victims of May 23 tragedy
WALKERTON - The May 27 meeting of Brockton council began with a minute of silence, to honour the five people from Walkerton District Community School who lost their lives in a devastating car crash, and the man who was killed in an industrial incident in Chepstow, all on Friday, May 23.
Brockton Council passes resolution expressing concerns about Bill 5
WALKERTON - On May 27, Brockton Council supported the resolution by Coun. Greg McLean, seconded by Coun. Tim Elphick, concerning Bill 5: Unleashing Ontario’s Economy Act.
Walkerton senior cards
Euchre was played at the Walkerton Library senior’s room on Wednesday, May 28.
Howick approves bylaw, authorizing Fordwich subdivison agreement
HOWICK - Council here approved bylaw No. 32-2025, authorizing the Fordwich subdivision agreement between the township and 2822071 Ontario Ltd.
Brockton receives support from Humboldt
WALKERTON - The final item discussed during the May 27 council meeting was the tragedy loss of a great teacher and four remarkable students from Walkerton District Community School.
Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund 100K in a Day event recognizes North Perth Firefighters
LISTOWEL - The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund 100K in a Day event took place May 31 and June 1
Message from WDCS principal
It is with profound sorrow that we mourn the loss of four of our students and a beloved teacher at Walkerton District Community School. This tragedy has deeply affected our school community, leaving us heartbroken and searching for ways to heal.
Brockton to use surplus to cover some new costs and lower 2025 tax rate
WALKERTON - A report on the Municipality of Brockton’s new plow truck ended up being discussed with another report from finance, during the May 27 council meeting.
Arguing in favour of red tape
Our provincial government is making a concerted effort to push through legislation aimed at cutting red tape and “getting things done, faster.”
Potato chips, popcorn and roasted nuts once located at 666 Ontario Street
During the 1950s in Stratford, a new employer opened up a plant, much to the excitement of locals looking for a job.
MPP pay hike raises questions of fairness
News last week that the province’s legislators voted themselves a big raise hit with a thud in a lot of quarters.
