The winter storm that rolled in mid-February hit the area with a ferocity that hasn’t been seen in quite some time according to representatives of the Huron, Perth and Bruce Public Works departments, resulting in significant efforts to keep roads open where possible.
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Western Ontario baseball players heading to Cuba for cultural exchange
Thirty-two coaches and players from various teams in the Western Ontario Baseball Association (WOBA) are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they will be travelling to Cuba on March 6 for a week-long baseball and cultural exchange.
School board seeks partners to provide before and after school care programs
Many Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) schools provide space for licensed childcare providers to offer before and after school services to families.
PJHL playoffs start with Capitals, Ironmen trailing in series
The Provincial Junior Hockey League North Pollock Division season officially came to an end earlier this month with playoffs for the Schmalz Cup starting on Feb. 19.
Listowel Banner turnbacks, Feb. 27, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Perth District Health Unit has released its annual stats on flu shot…
Health care matters to rural Ontario residents
Midwestern Ontario “got discovered” during COVID-19. City residents saw the silver lining as…
Atwood Lions host Rink Fest
The Atwood Lions Club hosted a Rink Fest on the Lions outdoor ice rink on Feb. 22. The event included ice time, games and a food booth.
Paddyfest darts tournament fills the legion
The Listowel Legion was packed on Feb. 22 for the annual Paddyfest Darts Tournament.
Decision time is here
The time for campaigning is over and it’s up to Ontarians to decide.
North Perth dairy barn has roof partially collapse
The roof of a dairy barn located on Perth Rd. 146, between Line 88 and Line 89 partially collapsed at approximately 6 a.m., on Feb. 25, Perth County OPP confirmed to the Banner.
Food Basics in Listowel raised $8,666 for Make Happy Tummies
LISTOWEL – Make Happy Tummies (formerly Toonies for Tummies) is a yearly donation program at Food…
Peabody hoping for endorsement of policy update
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday, prior to the evening’s council meeting, that he hoped to see his council endorse a report by Saugeen Shores on a policy update from Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority.
Police investigate break and enter in Perth; fatal snowmobile collision
PERTH EAST – Police are investigating a break and enter at a residential property, a police…
County discusses requests on organics recycling, and trapping nuisance beavers
BRUCE COUNTY - At the Feb. 20 meeting of Bruce County council, County Coun. Chris Peabody (Brockton) commented on a motion from Saugeen Shores, about blue box transition planning.
Walkerton Art Wall celebrates local artist Ellen Nelson
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Branch of The Bruce County Public Library recently announced the temporary art install of local artist, Ellen Nelson. A display of Nelson’s work will be on display at the library’s Art Wall until March 15.
