BURLINGTON – On Sunday, Jan.19, three local youth curling teams headed to Burlington to…
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TarBush Dickey Giller & Associates hold open house for new location
TarBush Dickey Giller and Associates opened their doors to welcome friends, family, current and former clients and the public during their celebratory open house on Jan. 16.
White Gift Sunday brought several donated items for Optimism Place
Many items were donated on White Gift Sunday (January 5) for Optimism Place in Listowel.
United Way Perth-Huron sets goal of $63,000 for Coldest Night of the Year event
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) encourages North Perth residents to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
Over a hundred years ago, Listowel residents fined for selling moonshine during prohibition
In January, 1923, a blacksmith from Listowel paid a hefty price for dabbling in moonshine sales during prohibition in Ontario, with the story being published on the front page of the Listowel Banner newspaper.
Cyclones win two of three recent games
The Listowel Cyclones found themselves in third place in the Greater Ontario Hockey League Western Conference, after racking up two wins and a loss in their past three games.
Local health care officials look at big picture with efforts to recruit doctors
One in five (2.5 million) Ontarians do not have a doctor. Currently, the Listowel Hospital has 12 family doctors, but needs 17 to fully serve the community.
Central Perth Predators hold weekend of minor hockey fun days
The Central Perth Predators held a weekend of minor hockey fun days at Elma-Logan Arena in Monkton.
Donate in Memory of Kurt David Stamper
On January 19, The Stamper Family suffered an unimaginable loss of their son, Kurt David, aged 3, in a tragic farm accident at their home. A GoFundMe page has been organized, and the funds raised will be going directly to the family for all funeral related expenses.
Morris-Turnberry won’t move forward with memorial gate repair
At their Dec. 17 meeting, council here decided not to repair, replace or move the memorial gates located at the Turnberry Conservation Area for the time being.
Bruce County Council approves 4.92 per cent tax rate increase
County council has approved the proposed 2025 budget, which will see a 4.92 per cent tax increase over last year, or $59 for the average household.
South Bruce Council rejects Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 2025 budget citing concerns with 17.5% levy increase
Coun. Mike Niesen brought council’s attention to the SVCA’s draft budget proposal – approved in principle by SVCA’s board of directors – of an overall municipal levy increase of 17.51 per cent for South Bruce.
Four-county region has Ontario’s lowest unemployment rate
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.4 percentage points to 3.6%.
Perth Art and Music Conservatory opens in Newton
Some inspiring news for artists and musicians of all ages: The Perth Art and Music Conservatory in…
The Rotary Club of Walkerton announce winners of the second round of lottery draw
The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently announced the winners of the second round of their lottery…
