SCONE - April 1 marked the start of season 17 for the Scone Crokinole Club.
News
Library report highlights year of ‘strong community connection and expanded services’
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is reflecting on 2025 with the release of its annual report.
Energrow named grant finalist
LISTOWEL - Energrow, a Listowel-based leader in sustainable agricultural technology, has been named one of the top 33 finalists in the 2025 Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest.
Employers key in supporting victims of Intimate Partner Violence, OPP share process for reported cases
“Research has shown that Canadian employers lose more than $77 million every year due to the impacts of Intimate Partner Violence.”
Walkerton Herald-Times April 9 Turnbacks
From April 11, 1990
Not the nicky nicky nine doors of our youth
The game is definitely not the “nicky nicky nine doors” we remember as children.
North Perth library refresh coming up
LISTOWEL - After more than 20 years, the Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library (NPPL) is getting a much-needed refresh and will introduce a lighter and brighter space.
Grey Bruce Public Health reports three overdoses, one fatality
GREY-BRUCE - Between March 20 and 27, Grey-Bruce Public Health received three overdose reports including one fatality, linked with suspected crack cocaine in Owen Sound and Saugeen Shores.
Teeswater crokinole results from April 1
TEESWATER - Crokinole was enjoyed at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, April 1.
Local Cadets tackle obstacles and build leadership
LISTOWEL - March kicked off with high energy and excitement for over 100 cadets from Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Wellington Counties as they came together for an action-packed Area Directed Activity held in Listowel on March 1, 2026.
Peabody provides update on Pinkerton flooding, comments on county and provincial issues
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody had at least some good news about the Pinkerton flooding situation.
Air Cadet squadron honour 102nd anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force
On March 30, 812 “Buck’s Crossing” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron marked the 102nd anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force with a special parade, at Victory Fellowship Baptist Church in Hanover.
Bluewater school board urges consultation as province considers removing English public school board trustees
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is raising concerns about a possible move by the province to remove English public school trustees, warning it could “weaken local representation and reduce accountability in Ontario’s education system.”
St. Mary’s Catholic School wins anti-racism award
DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is “bursting with pride” to announce that St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel has been honoured with the Steve Mavers Award at the annual LUSO Community Anti-Racism Video Awards, a press release states.
Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club donates to Sacred Heart High School’s Art department
The Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club is supporting Walkerton’s Sacred Heart High School’s Art department for its upcoming production of Grease.

