April Fool’s Day or All Fools’ Day is celebrated each year on April 1. This is a time for harmless practical jokes or hoaxes. Once the joke or hoax has been accomplished, the prankster usually shouts ‘April Fools!’ to the target. Although the origins of April Fools are unknown, there are lots of the
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Feeling closer to the community than ever before
As a life-long resident of North Perth, I recognize that I grew up in this community from a place of privilege. I didn’t encounter adverse experiences during childhood, grew up in a healthy and wealthy household, and was provided with the support and coping tools to deal with challenges. Metaphorica
This is Home marks third fundraiser, awareness campaign
The cold and snowy weather this weekend only heightened the harsh reality that people experiencing homelessness face during the ‘This is Home’ event this past Saturday and Sunday.
Auxiliary comes through for Listowel Memorial Hospital purchases
What do a fetal heart monitor, a trauma stretcher and a laproscopic grasper have in common? They are all pieces of medical equipment that the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary was able to purchase for LMH using the $20,100 raised through various fundraisers in 2022. The re-opening of the auxiliar
Cadets to host spaghetti dinner, April 1 at Listowel Legion
The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 769 Centennaires will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 1 from 5-8 p.m at the Royal Canadian Legion in Listowel (535 Elizabeth St. E.).
North Perth council talks capital projects
At its most recent budget meeting on March 22, North Perth council broke down by department the planned capital expenditures to be included in the 2023 budget.
Market Garden Park construction set to begin next week, finish by July
Construction of the Market Garden Park in downtown Walkerton is set to begin next week, with an anticipated opening date of July 2023.
South Bruce chooses makeup of delegation for Finland trip
Council has decided how the group of 10 people representing South Bruce on an educational tour to Finland will be made up.
Bruce County appoints Christine MacDonald deputy CAO
Christine MacDonald has been named the deputy chief administrative officer of Bruce County, effective March 23.
Walkerton U13 Girls HL win bronze at WOAA year-end tournament
The Walkerton U13 Girls HL squad won bronze at their year-end WOAA tournament on Sunday with a 2-1 win over Wingham-Lucknow. Pictured, front row (from left): Aleena Kelly, Olivia Simpson, Ava Doucet, Emma Wilken, Cheyenne Berfelz. Middle row: Hayden Chantler, Avery Batte, Payten Lorley, Abby Merchan
Conservation Authority launches public survey to improve accessibility
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has announced the launch of a public survey aimed at understanding and improving accessibility across its properties, website, the permit process, watershed report cards and more.
Bruce County: Long-term care homes should not be financially penalized by things beyond their control
The long-term care homes committee of management has approved a letter to be sent to the minister of long-term care regarding occupancy. Copies will be forwarded to local MPPs.
Eight Bruce County businesses successful in completing Starter Company Plus program
Jeff Loney, manager of economic development, announced that eight Bruce County-area entrepreneurs have each been awarded a $5,000 microgrant to support their small business through the Starter Company Plus program.
Report presented on parking lot situation at Brockton Child Care Centre
When the Brockton Child Care Centre was constructed at St. Teresa School in Walkerton, the parking area met the needs of both school and daycare. It doesn’t now.
St. Joseph’s Aid Society holds annual meeting
Conrad Van Eyken, acting president of the St. Joseph’s Aid Society, welcomed members to the March 20 annual meeting and opened with a prayer. Because of COVID there has been no annual meeting since 2019, and those minutes were now accepted and carried, and the 2022 financial report was read, accepte
