On Saturday, May 6, the 2nd Listowel Scouts Group enjoyed the morning exploring the Maple Keys Sugar Bush. The Scouts demonstrated knife safety while in the bush, and also gained practical experience on safe fire-building practices, as well as enjoying roasting hotdogs over an open fire.
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Kinettes’ Ladies Night back to full-scale event
Lots of fun was had at this year’s Ladies Night, presented by the Kinette Club of Listowel on May 5 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.
Homelessness bylaws discussed during delegation to NP council
At its May 8 council meeting, North Perth council heard a delegation from Kyle Girodat of Listowel. Girodat took the podium to address council on his concerns regarding homelessness in the town and bylaw enforcement.
New mural unveiled in Wingham
A new piece of public art was unveiled in Wingham on the south exterior wall of the North Huron Wescast Community Centre on Friday, May 5. Local government officials, Wingham BIA members, Wingham Community Connectors and other stakeholders were present at the unveiling of the mural on Friday night.
Cleaning up Brockton
With the warm weather here to stay (or so we hope!), spring clean ups have been taking place across Brockton.
OPP warn of packages containing lethal substance
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about packages – containing a potentially lethal substance – that may have been sent to individuals at risk of self-harm in communities across Ontario.
Huron County awards construction tenders
County council awarded several contracts for its 2023 roads, bridges, and culverts construction at the April 26 regular meeting.
Kurz sets sights on fairgrounds track for upcoming feat of strength, May 22
Chris Kurz is keeping this one pretty close to the chest. The Listowel fundraising legend is at least sharing the date and location of his upcoming feat of strength, which will take place at the Listowel Agricultural Fairgrounds track on Monday, May 22. The eighth community fundraiser he has taken o
Chi Cheemaun pays tribute to man who named her in annual tradition
A hush came over the people gathered on the shore of Georgian Bay as The Chi Cheemaun rounded the corner and turned to begin its journey past the Cape Croker Lighthouse, where family and friends gather each year to witness an annual tradition that honours the man who named the famous ferry.
(Un)Serious People
A couple months ago I got sucked into HBO’s show Succession, a show currently nearing the end of its fourth and final season. The show, allegedly based on Rupert Murdoch (owner of a media empire), features the influential Fox News and the complex relationships he has with his children. Intergenerati
Formosa Swans hear about Molly’s Team
The Formosa Swans welcomed one of their own members as a guest speaker at their May meeting.
Minister of Long-Term Care responds to county concern
Paul Calandra, Ontario’s minister of long-term care, has responded to correspondence from the county expressing concern over level of care per diem funding.
LDSS seniors prevail in horrible early-season soccer conditions
The LDSS senior soccer teams are unlikely to forget May 2 anytime soon.
Province addresses veterinary shortage, updates Veterinarians’ Act
Together with Ontario livestock organizations, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has identified the critical shortage of veterinarians, especially those active in large animal medicine, as one of the biggest problems facing farmers in this province.
Three LDSS seniors finish in top five at WOSSAA badminton
Listowel District Secondary School sent seven senior players to the 2023 Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) badminton championships on May 4, with three returning home with a top-five placing.
