As appealing as they are, holiday decorations, as well as certain gifts, can pose a risk and cause injuries.
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Howick Township seeing an increase in suspected dumped animals
Scrolling through the “What’s Up Listowel” page on Facebook on Nov. 8, many community members came across a post re-shared of two dogs dumped in a ditch on Malcolm Line between Orange Hill road and Salem Road in Howick Township, along with a bag of garbage.
Ironmen down Hawks, Flyers
The Wingham Ironman had a successful weekend, defeating both the Mitchell Hawks and Goderich Flyers in back-to-back games.
Regional unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in November
In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region further decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 3.2%.
Lynn Hoy Enterprises’ Giving Tuesday Big Match raises $43,165 for hospital
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation partnered with Lynn Hoy Enterprises to kick off the giving season on Giving Tuesday – Dec. 3, 2024.
Morris-Turnberry brings fencing disputes into the modern era
Sometimes, the rural setting of Huron County is a window into the way disagreements were settled in the past. Although times were perhaps simpler back then, such tactics don’t always translate smoothly to the modern world.
Council approves facade design for new municipal building
LISTOWEL - Council liked what they saw, in its first look at the facade designs of the municipality’s new downtown building.
Charbonneau new county warden
BRUCE COUNTY - Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, has been acclaimed warden of Bruce County for the 2025 term.
‘Tis the season to give
This is the time of year that makes it or breaks it for many merchants. They count on holiday shoppers to edge them into the black for the year.
Cyclones win both games at GOJHL showcase
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones beat the Caledonia Corvairs 4-1 on Dec. 6 in its GOJHL Showcase game at Haldimand - Clark.
Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 12, 2024 turnbacks
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Human remains found at Hanover construction site
HANOVER - On Dec. 3, Hanover Police were contacted about the discovery of human remains at a construction site.
United Way hosts Stuffed Stockin Stuffers event at Listowel Parkview Gardens
LISTOWEL - On Dec. 8, members of the community and surrounding area were invited to Listowel Parkview Gardens for United Way’s Stuffed Stockin Stuffers and more event, all proceeds going toward United Way Perth-Huron.
Listowel Area Portuguese Community Association donates $30,347 to hospital
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation received a donation of $30,347 from the Listowel Area Portuguese Community Association in support of their 2024 CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon goal. This donation will support the replacement of vital signs monitors at the Listowel Memorial Hos
Big Door Community Meals program gets $500 boost
WALKERTON - A $500 cheque presentation was made to the Big Door Community Meals program.
