North Perth EarlyON Child and Family Centre held its annual Teddy Bear Family Play Day on June 15 at Listowel Memorial Park. The well-attended event featured a variety of fun and interactive play zones including a rock climbing wall, inflatables, train rides and teddy bears.
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Conners qualifies for Olympics
Local golf fans can watch their hometown hero Corey Conners represent Canada later this summer at the Paris Olympics.
GBPH notified of 15 opioid overdoses, one fatal overdose in 10 days
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is advising people who use unregulated street drugs to exercise extreme caution with each dose and follow critical harm reduction recommendations after receiving reports of additional suspected opioid overdoses, including one fatality, in the area.
World War Two Lancaster bomber pictured over Listowel
The restored World War Two Lancaster bomber flew over Listowel on its way to Goderich on June 14. The plane which had been in Godrich as a military monument was puchased in 1977 by Canada’s Warplane Museum and restored it to flying condition. These photos from the North Perth Chamber of Commerce Fac
812 Buck’s Crossing Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron holds its 52nd annual review
WALKERTON – The Saugeen Municipal Airport was the scene of 812 Buck’s Crossing Royal Canadian…
Allegations, innuendo, suspicion hang over Parliament Hill
The mere thought there has been foreign interference in Canada’s political process is shocking enough, but the notion there were MPs and/or senators who may have conspired with foreign governments like China and India leaves the average Canadian speechless.
Pictures of the Past: June 30, 1993
On June 30, 1993, over 100 Walkerton business cards were collected and presented to Walkerton, Indiana, officials.
Howick Council allowing four acres on Strong Farm to be severed
Lynda and Kent Strong of Howick were granted approval from council here to go forward with application C30-2024 and C31-2024 to build two residential lots for their adult children in “prime agricultural area” as the agenda states for its June 4 meeting.
June 20, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – MPP Randy Pettapiece was re-elected for his second term to a Liberal majority government.
Peabody: Bruce County council to discuss motion on rural health care
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, has a busy week ahead, with back-to-back council meetings and numerous events including the Golf Fore Hospice fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice.
Arran-Elderslie honours volunteers as part of 25th anniversary celebration
The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie presented volunteer service awards to 25 individuals and 17 organizations on June 8.
Howick Council to review bylaw on livestock in settlement areas
Council here stayed the order for Robert (Bob) Gibson and his daughter Connie Gibson to keep their 25 quails on their property in Fordwich, although it is currently a bylaw violation.
Listowel Tim Hortons donates $21,450 from Smile Cookie campaign proceeds to area school nutrition programs
Nine Tim Hortons across Huron and Perth counties raised funds for the Ontario Student Nutrition Program through participating in the annual Smile Cookie Campaign.
Milverton Fights Back returns for 21st year; raises over $18,500
Milverton Fights Back celebrated its 21st year June 8, once again fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society through an annual community-led event.
Folmer Landscaping and Garden Centre hosted Springtime in the Gardens event
WALKERTON – Folmer Landscaping and Garden Centre hosted the Springtime in the Gardens event on…
