A group of a dozen individuals have been honing their skills at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) at night and on weekends in hopes of finding full-time employment in the skilled trades.
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North Huron council receives 2023 statement of remuneration, expenses
Director of Finance for the township, Chris Townes, presented the statement of council remuneration and expenses for 2023 for information purposes to North Huron council at its regular meeting held on Feb. 5.
County discusses better reporting of coyote sightings
PERTH COUNTY – Council disagreed with a staff report that stated there is not enough evidence to…
Jamie Warren kicks off Royal Canadian Legion tour
Multi-award-winning country music artist Jamie Warren begins his Royal Canadian Legion tour in Lucknow on Feb. 10, and he couldn’t be more excited to get on the road.
Huron East netminder commits to University of Michigan
Of all the positions within the sporting realm, it would be tough to argue against hockey goaltenders having the most pressure out of all of them.
Glen McNeil re-elected as chair of Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus
Huron County Warden Glen McNeil has been re-elected as chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC).
Community Living Ontario further appealing to gov’t for funding increase
Community Living Ontario (CLO) continues to ratchet up its appeal to the provincial government for an immediate five per cent increase to the 117 member agencies it represents in order to properly supply individuals with intellectual disabilities the support they require going forward.
PA Day fun at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex
WINGHAM – Lots of youngsters geared up for some PA Day fun at the North Huron Wescast Community…
Cell phone ban: not coming to a school near you
As of December 2023, Toronto District School Board was seriously toying with a ban on cell phones in schools. One has to wonder why. In theory, at least, Ontario has had such a ban since 2019.
Finding joy in winter
The winter season holds a special opportunity to find joy amidst the cold, wet and often challenging weather. By embracing the unique aspects of winter, you can discover a deeper sense of joy and connection with God. How, you might ask?
Grey Bruce Board of Health: Board discusses report on addiction
Dr. Rim Zayed, physician consultant, presented a year-end report for 2023 on the opioid crisis – there’s a lot more going on than analyzing data to determine the the local drugs of choice are fentanyl and meth.
Meeting of Creative Needle Club
LISTOWEL – The Creative Needle Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at Listowel Mennonite…
‘Off to the Races’ at Helen Whitfield Ladies Curling Bonspiel
The annual Helen Whitfield Ladies Curling Bonspiel was held at the Listowel Curling Club on Feb. 3 under the theme ‘Off to the Races.’
County asked to support bid for hosting 2026 IPM
A delegation representing the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo – the largest show of its kind in North America – was introduced to Bruce County council at the Feb. 1 meeting as bringing “very good news,” according to Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton).
Walkerton Junior Capitals win two out of three on the weekend
A busy, three-game weekend Feb. 2-4 put the Caps back in fourth position in the North Pollock Division standings.
