LISTOWEL - The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) ran down Main Street and Wallace Avenue in Listowel on August 22 to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for the Special Olympics.
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Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo, Stratford Perth launches Better Together Capital Campaign for new facility
KITCHENER - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) launched its Better Together Capital Campaign on Aug. 28, with a ground-breaking ceremony attended by community leaders and supporters. The six million dollar campaign, supported by both the City of Kitchener and the Cit
North Perth approves new development charges, implementation policy for attainable housing CIP
NORTH PERTH - North Perth council supported new development charges (DCs), and the implementation policy for the Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan, at the Aug. 26 council meeting, paving the way for future development.
Pathway to the past: The history of Hardwood Haven
Since moving to Listowel when I was eight, I have always loved driving or walking by this beautiful home, and dreamed of going inside it. I was thrilled when, a few years ago, before it was sold, I had the opportunity to do just that. I had a lovely tour of the former Hardwood Haven Bed and Breakf
Cyclones capture 5-3 pre-season game win over Elmira Sugar Kings
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones are back on the ice and off to a great start, including their latest pre-season win, a 5-3 victory overthe Elmira Sugar Kings Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Council supports three severances west, south of Listowel
LISTOWEL – North Perth Council’s support of three severance applications, at its Aug. 26 meeting, gives a preview of local development to come.
Rae: Eastdale school addition to be ready for fall session
LISTOWEL - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, recently announced that the new addition at Listowel Eastdale Public School will be welcoming new students in September for the 2024-25 school year.
Walkerton Clean Water Centre 11th annual Maintenancefest a success
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WOWC) hosted 100 participants for the two-day Maintenancefest event in Walkerton on Aug. 27 and 28.
Brockton resident victim of Human trafficking
BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP officer, Const. Melissa Barfoot, said there’s a common misconception about human trafficking being a city problem. It’s not. It’s in rural areas, too.
Elmwood celebrates 170 years of community spirit with homecoming
ELMWOOD - What a way to finish the summer!
County can ‘finally get to work’ on next steps for new Official Plan
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, said he’s looking forward to the end of some “slow” county council meetings.
Turnbacks – Wingham Advance Times August 28, 2024
Turnbacks - Wingham Advance Times August 28, 2024
HuronTel supports gives $75,000 to Wingham Hospital CT Scanner Campaign
Huron Telecommunications (HuronTel) has joined the ever-expanding group of supporters dedicated to bringing a new CT Scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital with a $75,000 pledge to the project.
Atwood Fire Station: Half a century of community service
There’s a reason the traditional gift for a 50th anniversary is gold – it’s half a century of commitment. That’s the word that rings true when one ponders the history of the Atwood Fire Station.
Hutton Heights Community Church held third annual Vacation Bible School Day Camp, Aug. 6 to 9.
Children ages 4-12 were able to participate in games, crafts, songs, bible lessons, snacks, all related to the “Scuba” theme.
