LISTOWEL - The second annual Crosstown Chess Tournament was held at the Trinity United Church on May 22.
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County warden says he hopes to see municipalities benefit from NII partnership
WALKERTON - Jessica Linthorne provided Bruce County council on May 15 with an update on the Nuclear Institute.
Kinettes donate $5,500 to Community Living campaign
LISTOWEL - “We are very grateful to the Kinette Club of Listowel for their generous donation,” Community Living North Perth shared via an email to the Listowel Banner.
Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Campaign benefits VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program
The Victorian Order of Nurses’ (VON) Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) recently received $25,534 in funds raised from Tim Hortons’ annual Smile Cookie Campaign in Listowel.
Community groups, North Perth, OPP hold bike rodeo
A number of community organizations and North Perth staff were joined by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to put on a bike rodeo on Saturday in Atwood. Despite the rain, cyclists showed up to have their safety equipment tested by volunteers, decorate their bikes and take on the skill-testing course (
More than a matter of ‘clearing the swamp’
Hamilton has become another in the growing number of cities that have decided the solution to the homelessness problem is to root out the folks who live in encampments.
Building numbers down, but value up
While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.
Kurz raises over $17,000 at final strongman fundraising event
LISTOWEL - The finale to Chris Kurz’s 24-hour decathlon featured him pulling a cargo van across the arena floor at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 18.
Rust, restoration, and redemption
In 1911, Bill Lever built a unique automobile for Charlie Clay, known as the Wingham Car. This rare vehicle was constructed using a Pungs-Finch chassis imported from Detroit, Michigan.
WDCS Team Unbreakable run for mental and physical health
WALKERTON - Grade 5 and 6 students from Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) ran for their mental and physical health on Wednesday as part of a local initiative organized by the Brockton and Area Family Health Team. (BAFHT).
South Bruce Council approves resurfacing of park, questions timing
While South Bruce Council did eventually decide to resurface the Formosa Lions Club Park Playground in Formosa as the current covering did not meet the standards necessary, the timing of the request left some council members questioning the actions of the Formosa Lions.
Walkerton Herald-times’ May 22, 2025 Turnbacks
From May 24, 1989: – Construction on a new meeting hall, banquet room and livestock barn for the…
Conservation efforts outlined
Conservation efforts took centre stage during a public works report to South Bruce Council during its May 13 meeting.
HCP holds auditions for School of Rock
HANOVER - The Hanover Community Players have issued a casting call for their upcoming production of the musical School of Rock.
GrandPals program encourages intergenerational communication, friendship
WALKERTON - On May 14, the GrandPals group at Walkerton District Community School held a celebration to mark the completion of this year’s program.
