BRUCE COUNTY - After more than two hours of line-by-line discussion on the 2025 draft budget, Bruce County council passed a resolution for staff to bring back a budget with a proposed levy increase of 5.0 per cent, when the budget bylaw is brought forward Jan. 9, 2025.
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Listowel Agricultural Society Huron County Food Bank receive FCC AgriSpirit funds
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 82 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects, one of which is going to the Listowel Agricultural Society, and another towards the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre Inc.
Time to turn our attention to Canadian elections
The American presidential election is over, and a lot of Canadians are still reeling in shock.…
Regional health centre board of directors discuss community engagement
An update on stakeholder and upcoming community engagement sessions.
Elma Remembrance Ceremony held at the Atwood Cenotaph
The Elma Remembrance Ceremony was held at the Atwood Cenotaph on Nov. 10.
Hanover theatre presents The Sound of Music
An honest sediment found in musical Sound of Music
South Bruce Council receives “willing host” vote for DGR
Council here received the official results of the South Bruce referendum during a special meeting on Nov. 12.
Howick to receive $193,502 through OCIF
The Township of Howick will receive $193,502 in provincial funding to help with renewal and rehabilitation of critical infrastructure.
Wilderness program at Listowel Library
The Listowel Public Library hosted a Wilderness Skills and Foraging Fun program for area youngsters on Oct. 26.
North Perth Passes Motion Supporting “Solve the Crisis” Campaign
The council of the Municipality of North Perth “demonstrated its commitment to tackling the growing mental health, addictions, and homelessness crisis” by passing a motion at the regular council meeting on Oct. 21 states a press release from the municipality.
Human trafficking information night sheds light on understanding and identifying local issue
Perth County OPP hosted a human trafficking information night at Mitchell District High School on Oct. 29.
The First World War through the Bee’s lens
The Great War, spanning 1914-1918, may seem altogether an unrecognizable period, and in many ways this is true: the unimaginable events unfolding abroad is a glaring example. But as discovered through the ink of the newspaper, there are characteristics of community that have remained the same.
Turnbacks – The Listowel Banner, Nov. 6, 2024
Ten to sixty years of turning back the pages on what was happening in The Listowel Banner.
LDSS junior and senior boys volleyball faced F.E. Madill on Oct. 31
Photos from the face-off between local high schools in the six-player court sport.
Rae Applauds the Opening of Unattached Primary Care Clinic
Matthew Rae, Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth-Wellington applauded the Huron Perth Ontario Health Team and local Family Health Teams for the launch of their Unattached Care Clinic via a media release dated Nov. 5.
