MPP Lisa Thompson (Huron-Bruce) became Ontario’s new minister of rural affairs when her former agriculture, food and rural affairs position was split into two during last week’s Ontario cabinet shuffle.
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Howick to hire full-time recreation operator
The council of the Township of Howick recently approved a full-time Recreation Operator position at its June 4 meeting, and staff have been directed to proceed with advertising to have the position filled.
Fordwich Ball Park to receive funding for new benches, garbage bins
Council here approved a request from the Fordwich Parks Board to purchase benches and waste receptacles for the Fordwich Ball Park.
Brockton council votes to support OPP MCERT application
Mayor Chris Peabody opened the June 4 meeting of Brockton council with the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment statement, and a report that he’s finished his reconciliation tours and meetings at Nawash and Saugeen.
Formosa recreation centre welcomes June with Spring Fling Dance
Formosa Lions sponsored the second ever Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, June 1 at the Formosa recreation centre, featuring drinks, dancing and a live band.
Cody Carter places second in doubles, fourth in singles at World’s Crokinole Tournament
TAVISTOCK – Cody Carter, 16, of Hanover did extremely well at the World’s Crokinole Tournament…
Peabody: Medical isotopes ‘a booming, expanding field’
Chris Peabody, in his role as warden of Bruce County, attended back-to-back events in Toronto on the weekend focusing on medical isotopes.
Simon Walley of MaterCare speaks to local CWL groups
Simon Walley, son of Dr. Robert Walley, founder of MaterCare International, spoke to members of the CWL in Walkerton and Formosa recently, to inform the groups about the work of this organization.
Procter family donates $100,000 for CT Scanner
The Procter family from the Belgrave area have donated $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together Campaign to support a brand-new CT Scanner.
Trout Unlimited Canada begins cooling streams program to reforest Otter Creek
After an initial proposal to Bruce County Council on April 23, Trout Unlimited Canada is working on rehabilitating the Otter Creek ecosystem in Mildmay.
Listowel Memorial Park playground now open
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Memorial Park playground is now open.
Bravo to the Class of ’24 – pivoting experts extraordinaire
The Class of ’24 has been through a lot, be it at the elementary school level, secondary school,…
June 13, 2024 turnbacks
Listowel Banner Ten Years Ago 2014 – LDSS principal Diane Homewood retired after working there…
United Way looking for committee volunteers
Part of what makes United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) strong is its committed volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure the organization continues moving forward with serving the communities of Perth-Huron.
Iconic Lancaster returns to Goderich
On June 14, 1964, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flew retired Lancaster FM213 to Goderich, where the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion displayed it as a war memorial.
