The Listowel Kin Station was filled with cheer, laughter, and plenty of hugs as the community gathered for the 43rd annual Terry Fox Run.
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St. Thomas Anglican Church’s chicken barbecue a success
The St. Thomas Anglican Church annual chicken barbecue last week sold out – 376 tickets including 53 meals delivered to Brucelea Haven.
Chepstow Lions donate to school breakfast program
The Chepstow Lions hosted a very successful car tour this summer, raising thousands of dollars for local organizations. Recently, the Lions presented $1,000 from the proceeds of the car tour to the breakfast program at Mary Immaculate Conception School. Presenting school representatives with the don
Bruce County to contribute $500K to addictions, mental health treatment centre in Owen Sound
Bruce County council’s executive committee has approved a $500,000 contribution over five years to the Grey Bruce Health Services Addictions and Mental Health Wellness and Treatment Centre. The centre will be located at a former school in Owen Sound.
Amalgamation a possibility for Grey Bruce Public Health
After a COVID-19-related hiatus, Grey Bruce Public Health is again looking at the prospect of amalgamating with another health unit or units, either voluntarily or by being “voluntold.”
Walkerton Terry Fox Run raises over $5,000
The small but mighty Terry Fox Run in Walkerton did it again – raised a phenomenal $5,131 to help fund leading-edge cancer research projects. “Not bad for just 24 participants,” said run organizer John Markauskas, who commented on the dedicated individuals who participate in the run every year.
Peabody: rental units should be exempt from DCs
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, said Tuesday that he was looking forward to discussion on the county’s development charges (DCs) during the Sept. 21 meeting – especially in light of recent housing policy changes at the federal level.
Capitals open regular season with weekend split
It’s a new season and a clean slate for the Walkerton Capitals, who opened up their 2023-24 PJHL campaign with a win and a loss last weekend.
Closing off a story that isn’t over
It was a beautiful sunny day in April 2022, the kind of day that gives you an immediate boost because it is so darn nice outside. I walked along a path winding through freshly-ploughed fields to the Kenyan village of Mwaita, singing along to Stan Rogers to try and wake up my tired brain.
August a slow month for home sales in Brockton
The dog days of summer were felt in the Brockton housing market last month.
Walking to raise funds for Dog Guides
It costs an estimated $35,000 to raise, train and place one Dog Guide.
Final poppy rock ceremony of season held at Purdy’s Cemetery
Saturday, Sept. 16 marked the final ceremony of the year honouring the memory of war veterans buried in local cemeteries.
Brockton calls for a report on possible sale of Saugeen Municipal Airport
Brockton council gave the go-ahead for a detailed staff report on Saugeen Municipal Airport. The report will “evaluate the service and the potential implications of a sale or dissolution of the organization.”
Ontario Health Coalition warns that Chesley hospital most at risk of closure in the province
Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition, paid a visit to the Chesley hospital site for a brief press conference the morning of Friday, Sept. 15.
