Most of us have been reacting with shock and horror at news and photos of the devastating forest fires in British Columbia and the North West Territories.
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Statistics Canada launches tool to compare quality of life in Canadian municipalities
A new tool from Statistics Canada allows people to compare the quality of life in every Canadian municipality.
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society
This is No. 11 in a series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities. The articles are being published in loving memory of longstanding society president, Nancy Bajurny who was always dedicated to beautifying our town.
Cyclones salvage weekend with win over Brantford
The Listowel Junior Cyclones chalked up their first win of the 2023-24 GOJHL preseason with a 4-2victory over the Brantford Bandits at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Aug. 26.
Long-time executive Wayne Long retires as Cycs president
When it comes to knowing the ins and outs of a junior hockey organization, few in terms of the Listowel Cyclones have the resume that Wayne Long accumulated with the club.
Wedding favour donation
Sarah Stewart and Greg Macleod are getting married in a couple of weeks, and instead of handing out traditional wedding favours at the reception, they decided to make a donation to Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Snow blower upgrade shovelled away by council
Council has denied a request from staff to upgrade the recently-purchased snow blower used to clear snow from the sidewalks.
Greenbelt Dispatches Part III – Who is speaking for the soil?
Soil is not an easy thing to understand. It is poorly understood and the vast majority of us walk…
SOAKING UP THE LAST OF SUMMER
Summer isn’t over just yet! After a fun-filled day of playing in the warm late summer sun and the cool, refreshing water at the Listowel Kinette Splash Pad, it’s easy to have a big smile on your face (and be a little silly).
Three vying for title of Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
Three individuals are vying for the title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador.
James Brine and the Martyrs of Tolpuddle
The obituary published in the Stratford Daily Beacon in August 1902 for James Brine, an “old and esteemed resident” of Blanshard Township (now part of Perth South) is typical for the time period.
Temporary emergency room closures at local hospitals continue
Additional temporary emergency room closures were announced last week for South Bruce Grey Health Centre.
The sky’s the limit with Kids Fly at SMA Day
Kids and airplanes – it’s an unbeatable combination, especially when you add sunshine, snacks and a lot of volunteers focused on making sure the kids have a great time.
The most frightening experience of my life
For some, it’s rollercoasters that scare them. For others, it’s a fear of falling from high places. Or it’s a fear of the unknown that keeps them awake at night. For me, it is spiders.
LWHA updates council on recruitment strategies, staffing issues
SOUTH BRUCE – The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has an uphill climb ahead of them in physician recruitment in the coming years, but officials remain confident they are up to the challenge.
