Listowel Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston was recently chosen as the District 8 Fair Ambassador for the 2025-26 year.
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Brockton’s green bin collection program will begin in Walkerton
BROCKTON - In an interview Tuesday, prior to the Brockton council meeting, Mayor Chris Peabody described the meeting agenda as filled with “good news.”
RBC Foundation donates $750,000 to support nurses in Listowel and surrounding areas
The RBC Foundation recently announced a $750,000 donation to support local and regional nurses, including nurses in Listowel, at a critical time.
Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd. to close doors after 60 years
After 60 years of farming, auctioneering and making international connections, David Carson is closing out the dairy and auction businesses and looking to smaller agricultural efforts in the future.
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce hosts 33rd annual golf tournament
GREY-BRUCE - This is the 33rd year for the Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce annual golf tournament.
‘Massive’ measles outbreak puts elimination status at risk: MOH
At its recent meeting on May 9, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health discussed the latest news on the measles outbreak in the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report.
Trial raises questions about consent
The sexual assault trial of five hockey players in London, Ont. is likely to continue for some time.
Local diploma programs, financial assistance designed to attract early childhood educators
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is “proud to collaborate” with Georgian College and Fanshawe College to support the recruitment and retention of a high-quality early years workforce, county officials state in a press release.
April unemployment rate decreases to 4.2%
In April, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 4.2%.
Saugeen Hospice approaches hospital board to ‘work together’
BRUCE-GREY - The May 7 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors opened with a presentation by Ken Brown and Chuck Bouillion of Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Agreement with paramedics resolved
BRUCE COUNTY - A decision by the Arbitration Board dated April 16, 2025, has resolved the outstanding matter of the collective agreement between the County of Bruce, and Local 250 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (paramedics).
Artist Diane Chambers showcases artwork on library art wall this May
WALKERTON - The Bruce County Public Library, Walkerton Branch, welcomes Bruce County artist Diane Chambers to the Walkerton Art Wall for the month of May.
New water, wastewater agreement finally sealed
After six years of negotiations, the Township of North Huron and the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, two districts that share several services, have finally reached a cross-border agreement regarding water and sewer hookups.
North Perth given funds for public transit assessment
LISTOWEL - North Perth is not alone in the realization of local transit challenges, as it was granted funding from the federal government in coalition with the Town of St. Marys to conduct a joint public transit needs assessment.
