LISTOWEL - Data from the recently-completed North Perth Retail Market Demand Study shows that future population growth could attract more national chains to Listowel, one example shared was a new grocery store.
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Walkerton Senior card results
WALKERTON - Euchre results from Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the Walkerton library.
Investing in wetlands is an investment in shared prosperity for Canadians
Canada’s wetlands are not scenery. They are working infrastructure, and one of the country’s most underused economic assets.
The plague of AI operators
There’s nothing more disheartening than calling a company for help and being met with the flat, emotionless voice of an artificial intelligence (AI) operator, programmed with a narrow list of options it insists will “assist” you.
AMDSB approves purchase of two new portables, relocation to Listowel District Secondary School
SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Board of Trustees approved the purchase of two portables to replace units reaching end of service within its inventory, as well as the relocation of two portables to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS).
Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 5 Turnbacks
From February 6, 1991
Beat the ‘Blue Monday’ blues
We have just passed – hopefully unscathed – the dreaded Blue Monday. The third Monday of January is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year, for many reasons.
Winter snow removal a major operation for Bruce County
BRUCE COUNTY - Bill Hayes, the operations manager for Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department, said keeping the county’s roads clear of snow is a major operation.
Police warn of counterfeit $100 bills
HANOVER - Hanover Police Service is investigating several reports of counterfeit $100 bills passed in the last week within Hanover.
Initiatives continue to honour Walkerton students into new year
WALKERTON- Efforts honouring the memory of Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) students Olivia Rourke and Kaydance Ford are continuing with scholarships awarded and funding directed toward under-resourced athletics and trades programs in local schools.
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre launches new virtual museum platform in partnership with Georgian College
SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre has launched a new virtual museum experience, developed in partnership with Georgian College.
Library program relaunched for Family Literacy Day
BRUCE COUNTY - In celebration of Family Literacy Day, Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is launching its re-imagined early literacy program, Read and Play Every Day.
Municipality of South Bruce offers no discounts on affordable housing taxation
With Mayor Mark Goetz not putting forward a mayor’s budget for the municipality of South Bruce, council is preparing to work, as a whole, towards the 2026 budget.
Southeast Surge teams claim gold at three tournaments over weekend
Jan. 26, 2026 U10A – Southeast Surge (3) at South West Admirals (0) U13B – South West Admirals…
Accessible washroom project approved
While South Bruce Deputy Mayor Nigel Van Dyk wanted to defer the project until after budget time due to other structural concerns, council approved the installation of accessible washrooms at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre.
