HANOVER - The Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) welcomed incoming student trustee Samantha Kim of Sacred Heart High School during its May 20 meeting, while reflecting on a month filled with events focused on community, inclusion, and student well-being.
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Midwestern Newspapers celebrates industry recognition
LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers staff received awards earned in the 2024 Ontario Community Newspapers Association Better Newspapers Competition at a presentation ceremony here on May 15.
Duck Race for Friends of the Library makes waves
Listowel’s Spring Duck Race made a triumphant return over the weekend.
Elma Express U11 goes undefeated in Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament
The Elma Express U11 (Team Horst) went undefeated in the Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament on May 23-25.
Listowel firefighters host breakfast
The Listowel Firefighters held a breakfast at the Listowel Ag grounds over the weekend.
Perth OPP seeking assistance with collisions, break and enter
PERTH EAST - One person has died as a result of a collision that occurred May 15.
North Perth councillors call strong mayor powers anti-democratic
LISTOWEL - At its April 29 meeting, North Perth Council requested a report from staff to help council members to understand the new strong mayor powers, in order to avoid exploiting them.
Elma track and field day
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Grey Bruce Water festival brings learning to life for hundreds of students despite lower turnout of volunteers
CHESLEY - More than 1,200 Grade 4 students from across Grey and Bruce counties took part in the 24th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, despite a shortage of volunteers forcing some activity stations to close for the first time in the event’s history.
Howick Township to revise municipal alcohol policy
HOWICK - Council here will be revising its current alcohol policy to improve usability for stakeholders and maintain compliance with legislation.
Annual ‘free art hunt’ accepting artists and creators for upcoming event
LISTOWEL – Join in the fourth annual free art hunt, happening Saturday, June 21. The all-day…
Milverton dog park preparations underway
Local dog sparks community engagement, leading up to fundraising campaign
Bluewater board reviews student activities and starts preparations for next school year
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board reviewed year-end reports and looked ahead to the 2025–26 academic year during its regular meeting on May 20, highlighting student leadership, financial forecasts, and rural school funding.
Crosstown Chess Tournament names top elementary-age players
LISTOWEL - The second annual Crosstown Chess Tournament was held at the Trinity United Church on May 22.
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.
