WALKERTON - Three new commemorative benches have been installed at the east (main) entrance and the gazebo at Walkerton Victoria Jubilee Hall.
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Cyclones take win, loss ahead of long weekend
LISTOWEL - In the midst of their Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) pre-season, the Listowel Cyclones are continuing to improve on their skills, according to Head Coach Jesse Cole.
Heritage homes and inhabitants: part 1
This article begins a short series of articles that will share the brief histories of some of Listowel’s historic homes and a bit about some of the families who lived in them.
Paramedic Services to honour award recipients at county council meeting
WALKERTON - The agenda for the Sept. 4 meeting of Bruce County Council includes a special awards presentation by Bruce County Paramedic Services.
An inside look at the art of broom making
Though there are modern cleaning gadgets such as the “autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner” available now, the broom was, and still is, a household essential. And if you lived in Perth County in the early 20th century, there was a good chance your broom bore the mark of E.G. Crawford.
Funds raised, $8,700, given to three different charities
Keagan Engel, who owns Elora Road Meats, had a charity barbecue and raffle on July 12 at the butcher shop.
Howick considers bylaw, receives presentation on asset management plan
HOWICK - Council here received a report at its Aug. 12 regular council meeting regarding its 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) for approval.
Listowel Cyclones look ahead to 2025-26 season
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones launched the 2025-26 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) campaign with their first pre-season game against Waterloo on Aug. 22.
Local Catholic school board announces appointment of board chaplain
HURON-PERTH - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) recently announced the appointment of Deacon Dan McPhee as board chaplain, effective Sept. 2, 2025.
Bruce and Grey counties recognize Overdose Awareness Day
GREY-BRUCE - Bruce and Grey counties joined communities around the world in “painting towns purple” on Sunday, Aug. 31, for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).
Walkerton celebrates Play Music on the Porch Day
WALKERTON - Walkerton marked Play Music on the Porch Day in style this year.
Correction from Aug. 21
The age of former Arran-Elderslie Deputy Mayor Mark Davis, who passed away on Aug. 22, was incorrectly reported in an article in the Aug. 21 issue of the Herald-Times.
Elma Avengers finish seventh in Canada at Manitoba tournament
MANITOBA - The Elma Avengers U15 Fastball team were in Winkler, Manitoba from Aug 12-17 for the U15 Canadian fast pitch championships.
Sacred Heart Parish Bazaar set for Sept. 10
MILDMAY - The arrival of September and back to school means the Mildmay Sacred Heart Parish Bazaar is right around the corner.
Run 4 Health committee receives multiple donations
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