LISTOWEL - The mayor of North Perth is delegating some of his recently granted “strong mayor powers” back to the local council.
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Police investigate motorcycle theft in Listowel
LISTOWEL – Perth County OPP are investigating the theft of a motorcycle in Listowel that occured…
Conservation area getting new safety fencing
FORMOSA - As discussed during the May 15 meeting of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s board of directors, new fencing is being installed at Durham Conservation Area.
Dance production of ‘The Gratest Show’ held in Palmerston
PALMERSTON - Illustrated Movement Dance Academy staged ‘The Gratest Show,’ at the Palmerston and District Community Centre on June 21 and 22.
Walkerton Seniors cards results
WALKERTON - Seniors euchre at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, June 25.
Magical Midways Inc. charged after 2022 safety maintenance violation
A July 2, 2025 release from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) stated that Magical Midways Inc., a carnival ride company based in Toronto and Woodstock, has pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Technical Standards and Safety Act, following a serious safety incident involving
Gorrie Parks Board slow pitch tournament declared municipally significant
HOWICK - Council here pulled a letter out of correspondence at its recent June 24 meeting, declaring the Gorrie Parks Board Adult Co-ed Slow Pitch Tournament scheduled for July 18 to 19 to be of municipal significance.
$1.3 Million in benefits returned to residents through volunteer income tax program
BRUCE COUNTY - The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), administered by the Bruce County Public Library (BCPL), delivered outstanding results for local residents in 2025, library officials state.
Bridge work on budget, schedule
WALKERTON - The July 10 meeting of Bruce County council includes an update on the Durham Street bridge project.
Listowel Banner turnbacks for July 10, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosted its 35th annual Show n’ Shine…
Walkerton Herald-Times July 10 Turnbacks
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Sacred Heart students bike 427 kilometres through Quebec for outdoor education program
WALKERTON - From June 4 to 12, 17 students from Sacred Heart High School’s (SHHS) Genesis program biked 427 kilometres across Quebec as part of a year-end experiential education trip.
From field to stethoscope: Ontario farm leaders help future doctors experience rural life
Healthcare is a top-of-mind issue for many Ontarians, especially at times when we’re in need of medical care. Lack of services, long wait times or the family doctor shortage often make headlines in all parts of the province, but these challenges can be especially acute in rural Ontario.
Living snow fences to be included in Perth County Stewardship Program
STRATFORD - Perth County Council reviewed the criteria for snow fence applications through its stewardship program at the July 3 meeting.
Not the time for, ‘Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!’
It promises to be a long, hot summer – endless days of being grateful for the merest hint of a breeze, an inclination to gravitate to the frozen food section of the grocery store, and a growing preference for Freezies at all meals.
