Sometimes, the rural setting of Huron County is a window into the way disagreements were settled in the past. Although times were perhaps simpler back then, such tactics don’t always translate smoothly to the modern world.
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Council approves facade design for new municipal building
LISTOWEL - Council liked what they saw, in its first look at the facade designs of the municipality’s new downtown building.
Charbonneau new county warden
BRUCE COUNTY - Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, has been acclaimed warden of Bruce County for the 2025 term.
‘Tis the season to give
This is the time of year that makes it or breaks it for many merchants. They count on holiday shoppers to edge them into the black for the year.
Cyclones win both games at GOJHL showcase
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones beat the Caledonia Corvairs 4-1 on Dec. 6 in its GOJHL Showcase game at Haldimand - Clark.
Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 12, 2024 turnbacks
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Human remains found at Hanover construction site
HANOVER - On Dec. 3, Hanover Police were contacted about the discovery of human remains at a construction site.
United Way hosts Stuffed Stockin Stuffers event at Listowel Parkview Gardens
LISTOWEL - On Dec. 8, members of the community and surrounding area were invited to Listowel Parkview Gardens for United Way’s Stuffed Stockin Stuffers and more event, all proceeds going toward United Way Perth-Huron.
Listowel Area Portuguese Community Association donates $30,347 to hospital
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation received a donation of $30,347 from the Listowel Area Portuguese Community Association in support of their 2024 CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon goal. This donation will support the replacement of vital signs monitors at the Listowel Memorial Hos
Big Door Community Meals program gets $500 boost
WALKERTON - A $500 cheque presentation was made to the Big Door Community Meals program.
Canada Food Board encouraged Canadians to adapt diets, and newspapers published war menus and recipes during First World War
Beginning in 1914, the first year of World War I, both federal and provincial governments committed food supplies to support the Canadian war effort.
Major music festival to launch at Listowel’s 150th event
LISTOWEL - This community will have an outdoor, summertime, country music festival to call its own in 2025.
Longtime Canadian rockers The Trews excited for Wingham debut
“We’re excited to see Wingham and play for the crowd there. After over 20 years of touring Canada, it’s rare we get to visit a new place, so we’re really looking forward to it."
North Perth’s Doug Kellum elected as the 154th Perth County Warden at Dec. 5 meeting
PERTH COUNTY - Stepping up from the county’s deputy role, North Perth Deputy Mayor, Doug Kellum put his name forward successfully for the 2024/25 Perth County Warden position.
Blyth Festival team present economic impact study
The economic impact study shows that over the last six seasons (from 2018 to 2024), the festival has generated a total GDP impact of $29 million. In the 2024 season alone, the festival had an economic impact of $8.1 million.
