The public once again turned out in droves for the ninth annual Van Allen Insurance barbeque in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada on May 18 in Listowel. The event has raised tens of thousands of dollars since its inception, with all proceeds directly injected into CF Canada to aid in its life-saving
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Listowel student recent grad of RMC
Second Lieut. Ruby Ernest successfully graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) on May 16, with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and received a Commission Script in the name of His Majesty to pursue a career as a logistics officer in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
Communities collaborate to promote cycle tourism
Perth County Tourism, Destination Stratford, and the Town of St. Marys have joined forces to grow and promote cycle tourism across the region. These tourism entities recognized that cycle tourism is growing rapidly across the province and are actively collaborating to ensure their destinations can e
Take a nap
I have a copy of an article titled “Take A Nap” written by Donald Whitney. I found the article fascinating, as it points out that God created a need for sleep in humans. Whitney says, “God made us to need sleep. Pastor and author John Piper once sat wearily on the side of his bed trying to develop a
‘Ploughing bee’ displayed farm community spirit in 1870
Plog, pflug, ploh, plogr, or ploeg – these are old spellings for the word ‘plough.’ It is difficult to establish the origin of the word as it has been spelled differently throughout the world, but in Canada, we tend to spell it as ‘plow’ or ‘plough.’
North Perth takes next step in council composition, ward boundary review
It was recently announced that the municipality of North Perth has retained Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. in association with Dr. Robert J. Williams to conduct a council composition and ward boundary review.
Listowel Walk for Alzheimer’s goes May 27
Between The Lines Sports Campus will once again host the Listowel edition of the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s on Saturday, May 27.
Chamber urges residents to spend Shop Local Dollars
The North Perth Chamber of Commerce has had no issues getting the public to literally buy into its Shop Local Dollars program since the initiative was first introduced in 2008. Now it seems as though residents just have to start spending.
Kurz conquers eighth fundraising strength test
In terms of mental preparedness, Chris Kurz had never been more ready for his eighth fundraising feat of strength on May 22. But sometimes despite that mental strength, the body doesn’t always cooperate.
Discovery made during LMH structural renos
At the Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH), HVAC renovations are well underway at the hospital’s location on Elizabeth Street in Listowel. The 17-week project will include installing all new duct work in the area to allow for improved patient comfort in the hospital.
Saugeen Municipal Airport hosts local council members
Pictured here are local council members who participated in the Saugeen Municipal Airport Fly for Council Day. It was an informative day for council members to learn about their airport assets. Council members took to the sky for an overview of the airport. Tours of the grounds were provided along w
U.S. DOE, NWMO sign joint statement of intent to co-operate on used nuclear fuel management
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), a Canadian not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel, signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to Co-operate on Used Nuclear Fuel Management with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on May 17.
Draft strategic plan presented to SVCA board of directors
The new Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) strategic plan has been over two years in the making. Now it’s done, at least in draft format, and ready for approval and implementation.
Bruce County’s paramedic services committee gets update on Port Elgin Station
The new Port Elgin paramedic station has seen many delays since construction began in June 2022.
Bruce County celebrates Paramedic Services Week
In Bruce County, and across the nation, Paramedic Services Week is May 21 to May 27.
