LISTOWEL – The Listowel Junior Legionnaires were back at the John Bell Diamond on July 31 to go against the Mitchell Astros. The team came out with a successful 12-2 victory.
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Decrease in drug crime, 500 speeding charges laid in May – June
Perth County OPP Detachment Board members heard the latest in crime for the area during their meeting July 14. Across the board, this reporting period sees decreases in criminal charges and incidents.
North Perth to manage sale, inventory of Wallace History Books
LISTOWEL – For the last decade, volunteers have been developing the Wallace History Book; however, they have come to realize they are better suited to the development rather than distribution.
Warden calls for increased federal, provincial support for homelessness
WALKERTON – Ian Hanney, the county’s new director of human services, presented a report on the provincial 2026-2027 housing and homelessness program funding, at the July meeting of Bruce County council.
North Perth lobbies for permanent infrastructure funding commitment
LISTOWEL – The province of Ontario committed to doubling the amount of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) for a five-year period in 2020, ending after 2026.
Howick approves up to 3,000 to repair Kubota utility mower
HOWICK – Council here has approved up to $3,000 from the recreation reserve to repair a Kubota utility mower after it sustained significant mechanical damage during routine maintenance.
Food for thought: you cannot eat a cell phone
There is an old story about a dinner-table discussion about which modern convenience a person would not want to live without.
Canada, Ontario and Stratford roll out public transit infrastructure investments
STRATFORD – The City of Stratford will have a greener, more efficient, and user‑friendly transit system after a joint investment of more than $9.7 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
Local report outlines housing crisis impact, ‘sluggish’ government response; suggests building to scale of issue
According to the SRPC, residents feel their leadership, from local government to the federal level, do not have a grasp on what is affecting locals.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 5 Turnbacks
From August 6, 1997.
Community revels in homecoming events
WALKERTON – “Mingle and Re-mix” was the theme of Walkerton’s 2026 homecoming, and people spent five days celebrating it. There was something for everyone – all ages, families, Walkerton people proud to be hosting a five-day celebration of home.
Wroxeter sunset boating
Nearly 30 boats set off to catch golden hour on the river in a variety of watercraft.
Country and Rock worlds meet
Headlining the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival over the weekend were Kip Moore (left), taking the stage…
Ranch radio host reads to local children at library
LISTOWEL – 100.1FM The Ranch radio host Nick Pal is pictured reading the book A Fox Found a Box by Ged Adamson to local children, before some craft time where guests made a radio and microphone.
170th Teeswater Fair returns with memories in the making
TEESWATER - The Teeswater Agricultural Society is preparing to celebrate the 170th Teeswater Fair from Aug. 14 to 16, with organizers promising a weekend filled with agricultural competitions, family entertainment, motorsports and community traditions.
