During the 1950s in Stratford, a new employer opened up a plant, much to the excitement of locals looking for a job.
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MPP pay hike raises questions of fairness
News last week that the province’s legislators voted themselves a big raise hit with a thud in a lot of quarters.
CSWBP celebrating Children’s Health Day at Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village
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Police requesting help identifying vehicle of interest relating to instances of vehicle damage, injury
Police are requesting public assistance with identifying a vehicle of interest in relation to multiple instances on May 27 resulted in injury and vehicle damage, a police report states.
Listowel Banner turnbacks for June 5, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – Annual Character Run brought out 240 participants and 70 volunteers. The…
Ascension offers firm foundation in world of uncertainty
This week we celebrated the ascension of Jesus Christ, which stands as one of the most profound and…
Cargill and District Community Foundation donates $2,000 toward diving board project
WALKERTON - The Cargill and District Community Foundation (CDCF) has made a $2,000 donation to support the Centennial Park Diving Board Project. This contribution brings the CDCF one step closer to restoring a cherished feature at Brockton’s community pool.
South Bruce Council holds moment of silence for crash victims from Walkerton school
Mayor Mark Goetz opened South Bruce Council’s May 27 council meeting by holding a moment of silence for the teacher and four students from Walkerton District Community School last month, paying special note to one student.
Sr. Legionnaires post 10 point win in May 30 home opener
LISTOWEL - The Forest City Frost fell to the Listowel Legionnaires 12-2 at the home opener match on May 30.
WDCS to honour student’s initiative with Hoops for Heart fundraiser
WALKERTON - A student-led fundraiser at Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) is moving ahead in honour of its late organizer, Olivia Rourke, who was one of the students lost in the recent accident.
Brockton Council chooses Walkerton-only option for green bin program
WALKERTON - The green bin update by Nicholas Schnurr, director of operations, provided additional information, as directed by council at the May 13 meeting, including on rates of diversion that could be expected.
Local author launches new book, announces renovations to old Theatre 311
LISTOWEL - A combination of events at the old Theatre 311 building will signify new owner Christopher Malcom’s, intentions to renovate and reopen the theatre.
Centennial Park pavilion to be rebuilt with better access to washrooms
WALKERTON - Winter storms took their toll, including on the amenities in Centennial Park, knocking down the well-used pavilion beside the pool.
South Bruce Coun. Ireland questions logic of provincial recycling plan
South Bruce Councillor Mark Ireland, who sits on the Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) organization as a manager, says the implementation of the new recycling program seems to have been done without considering rural implications.
