The Tri-Umph Triathlon brought out numerous competitors on Monday, Aug. 4.
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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.
Listowel U10 Team 2 wrap up soccer season
LISTOWEL – Listowel U10 Team 2 recently wrapped up their soccer season playing in a seven-teams…
County to discuss BESS proposal
WALKERTON - A public meeting under the Planning Act is being held at Thursday’s Bruce County council, regarding the Official Plan amendment application by NEOEN for the proposed Tara Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
Church service brings out big crowd
Local churches came together to host hundreds of parishioners and guests on Sunday morning at a special outdoor church service at Memorial Park in Listowel as part of the Listowel 50th celebration. Above, the ceremony was preceded by many trying to find a shady spot to sit and music was a big part o
Order of Canada Officer Hinton-Davis at helm of ‘Powers and Gloria’
The Blyth Festival’s remounting of the 2005 production Powers and Gloria represented the first chance for Order of Canada recipient and well-known Canadian theatre icon Peter Hinton-Davis.
‘Powers’ transports audience to a comfortable place 20 years ago
The remounting of Powers and Gloria, directed by Peter Hinton-Davis, brings to life the work of Keith Roulston, one of the Blyth Festival’s founding members, and does so in a way that makes you feel like you’re sitting in 2005, when it was first released.
Saugeen Conservation marks 75th by opening new conservation area
FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s 75th anniversary celebration was marked with a major announcement on July 29.
South Bruce farmhouse severance questions answered by Morrison
In response to some concerns regarding severances being approved without council input, South Bruce Council welcomed Bruce County Planner Monica Morrison to talk about severances during council’s July 22 meeting.
