Ooooooh! Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord deliver us!
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Ghoulishly good fun at the Safety Village
The Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village held its Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Staff shortages trending downward at Brucelea Haven
WALKERTON - Staffing at Bruce County’s long-term care homes continues to be a challenge, as it is right across the province, according to the operations report presented to Bruce County’s Long-Term Care Committee of Management on Oct. 16.
Howick Fire hosts another successful firefighter’s breakfast
GORRIE - The Howick Firefighters Association hosted a firefighters breakfast at the Howick fire station in Gorrie on Oct. 19.
SVCA board discusses membership for low water response program
FORMOSA - According to the program report presented to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) board of directors at its Oct. 16 meeting, this area has been in a Level 1 drought due to a shortage of rainfall in August and September.
North Perth Creative Canvases host first annual art show
LISTOWEL - North Perth Creative Canvases hosted a fine art show on Oct. 25. This is the first iteration of the annual event.
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board endorses planning permits for September
FORMOSA - The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors endorsed the issuing of 39 permits by the environmental planning and regulations department between Aug. 25 and Sept. 25 – but not without lengthy discussion.
Business Excellence Awards celebrate meaningful change in North Perth
LISTOWEL - Over 140 guests gathered at Parkview Gardens for the annual Business Excellence Awards, hosted by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce.
Walk for Wenjack inspires reconciliation efforts across Bruce County
WALKERTON - Community members gathered at Riverbend Park on Oct. 21 for the Walkerton Walk for Wenjack, one of many events of its kind supporting the Downie-Wenjack Fund (DWF) and raising awareness of the impacts of residential schools.
Legion Poppy Fund helps veterans, local hospitals and cadet corps
Editor’s Note: An incorrect version of this article appeared in the Oct. 23 issue of the Listowel Banner. Please see below for the correct version.
History of the numerous Halloween festivals held in Perth County
Halloween is fast approaching, so we hope your pumpkins are carved and your candy bowls are full!…
Ceramic poppy garden continues to grow at Walkerton Legion
WALKERTON - A ceramic garden continues to grow with hand-made poppies, created by community members and set up for display in the Walkerton Legion.
Bruce paramedics receive exemplary service medals
BRUCE COUNTY - Two Bruce County paramedics are among 130 recently awarded the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal. The award recipients come from 37 of Ontario’s 57 paramedic services.
Listowel Banner turnbacks: Oct. 30, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The North Perth Fire Combat Team now officially stands with the best of the…
Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club supports The Bridge Learning Centre
The Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club is a proud supporter of The Bridge Learning Centre ,Walkerton. A press release notes the centre operators believe in “unlocking the full potential of every child through personalized education, tailored to their unique learning needs.
