WALKERTON - A job fair at Walkerton District Community School held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, drew students from the school and from Sacred Heart High School. Students from the other area high schools in the region were invited to attend, and many did.
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Listowel Gardens celebrates completion of structural framework
LISTOWEL - Already completing milestones, Listowel Gardens held a topping-off celebration on Oct. 16, marking the completion of the apartment building’s structural framework.
Walkerton senior cards
WALKERTON - Seniors enjoyed cards at the Walkerton library on Wednesday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 17.
Greenock Senior Citizens to meet at accessible facility, at affordable price
WALKERTON - Brockton Council heard two presentations on Oct. 14 from community groups seeking financial assistance.
Dodds receives leadership award from Ontario Professional Planners Institute
KITCHENER - The Ontario Provincial Planning Institute (OPPI) hosted its 2025 PlanON Awards on Thursday, Sept. 18. The awards recognize members who demonstrate professional excellence and a commitment to advancing the planning profession across the province.
SVCA still working on proposed budget increase
FORMOSA - The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s 2026 budget will be returning to the Nov. 20 meeting.
15th annual Sick Kids Fundraiser Halloween House coming back to Listowel
LISTOWEL - A Listowel residence is hosting its 15th annual Sick Kids fundraiser Halloween House Oct. 25, 26, and 31, at 640 Maple Ave. N, 6-9:30 p.m., weather permitting.
No Stone Left Alone ceremony held at Lovat Cemetery to honour Ambrose Marten Hill
PAISLEY - On Oct. 8, the Paisley Legion returned to the Lovat Cemetery to honour one veteran who was previously without a headstone.
Driver charged in fatal collision
NORTH PERTH – One person has been charged following a motor vehicle collision that occured Aug.…
Three arrested following drug trafficking investigation by multiple police agencies
BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce OPP executed warrants on Oct. 15 at several properties, a result of a drug trafficking investigation.
Ontario delivering more frequent GO Train service between Kitchener, Toronto
ONTARIO - Local residents will soon have closer access to GO Train routes to Union Station in Toronto.
Changes coming to North Perth commercial, industrial recycling
LISTOWEL - Local businesses will soon see a change in their recycling pickup schedule, as well as a new red lid on their blue boxes.
Costume ‘Pawty” fundraiser held for North Perth Dog Park
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Dog Park Committee held a costume “pawty” and walk on Oct. 18 at Listowel Kinsmen Park.
Styrofoam added to local recyclable list
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said, during Brockton Council’s Oct. 14 meeting, that the changes coming to recycling in January will be “really great” for residential users.
Elmwood Community Centre funding request part of budget discussion at Oct. 14 meeting
WALKERTON - The Elmwood Community Centre board presented its capital budget request for 2026 during the Oct. 14 meeting of Brockton council.
