Local health care supporters came dressed for a Kentucky Derby Party, as Run for the Roses was the theme of the 2024 Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation Gala at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, June 1.
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Brucelea Haven participates in Walk for Alzheimer’s
Residents and 25 family and team members supported each other in Brucelea Haven long-term care home’s first Walk for Alzheimer’s, in support of the Alzheimer Society of Grey Bruce on May 22.
Conners top Canadian at two pro golf events
Former Listowel resident Corey Conners was the top Canadian in the field at the recent the PGA Championships, which rant May 13 to 19 at at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
Bluewater District School Board launches strategic plan survey
Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) wants to hear from members of the public in setting the future direction of our local education system.
Listowel Memorial Hospital working to restore units after fire
On the morning of May 28, a small fire broke out within a construction zone on the second floor of the Listowel Memorial Hospital.
South Bruce transition to provincial recycling program raises questions of consumer vs. producer cost
South Bruce Council heard from Brad Whitelaw, project support at Continuous Improvement Fund, about information surrounding the transition of the Municipality of South Bruce to the Province of Ontario’s new blue box recycling program.
OFTR requests South Bruce by-law to include off-road motorcycles
The Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR) and the Bruce Peninsula Off Road Riders asked South Bruce Council at a May 28 meeting to update the municipality’s off-road policy to include off-road motorcycles.
Hanover Scouts hold bottle drive and barbecue
Everyone is invited to join the 5th Hanover Scout Troop for a day of fun, food, and community spirit at the group’s bottle drive and barbecue.
Auto dealer pitches in for physician recruitment
Stop 23 is working with the local hospital and health care team to support physician recruitment efforts. On May 30, the Listowel automobile dealership made a donation of $20,000 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation toward efforts to attract physicians to the area.
Holding removal recommended for Teeswater wedding venue
South Bruce Council received a recommendation that a by-law be approved to remove the H-Holding symbol from a property in Teeswater at a May 28 council meeting.
Cargill’s 2024 Homecoming ambassador contestants step forward
Eight young community members have stepped forward in the hope of becoming Cargill’s 2024 Homecoming ambassador.
County seeks public input on budget
Bruce County has begun building the 2025 municipal budget and is eager to hear input from the public.
Pieces of the Past: Community motor excusions
Road trips and family drives are great ways to enjoy a summer day. Beginning in 1923, the Listowel Chamber of Commerce invited “motor hikers” to travel together in annual “community motor excursions” to advertise their town and others on the route. That first year, the caravan travelled to Kincardin
Two people arrested; $100,000 worth of property recovered
PERTH EAST – Two Perth East resident, aged 47 and 42, were arrested May 29 at an address on Line…
North Perth Character Run attracts more registered runners
LISTOWEL – The 13th annual North Perth Character Run took place on May 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
