Streetfest 2024 on July 19 saw Walkerton’s downtown take on a carnival atmosphere as townsfolk and visitors alike celebrated summer, great shopping, good food and the chance to have fun.
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‘Fair time’ had at the 168th annual Listowel Agricultural Fair
LISTOWEL – The 168th annual Listowel Fair officially began on July 18 with the opening of…
Children’s Safety Village presents Super Safety Days
Children had the opportunity to do some hands-on learning about all kinds of safety, from community helpers – police, firefighters and paramedics, farm safety representatives, and of course, Sparky.
Huron-Kinloss youth arrested for publication of child pornography
On July 14, South Bruce OPP received a report of an individual posting nude photos on social media of a person under 18 years of age.
Heartland gives care and advice for animals of all sizes
LISTOWEL – Perth County is synonymous with agriculture; and animals are at the heart of it. Since…
Walk for Wenjack events in region planned for this summer and fall
Everybody has their own reason to “Walk for Wenjack” in 2024. For some, it may be a moment to honour Chanie Wenjack and the many others like him. For others, it may be an opportunity to raise awareness of the true history of residential schools.
Wingham Advance Times July 25,2024 turnbacks
1974 - Both the Town of Listowel and the Village of Brussels, according to a report by the Ministry of Environment, were polluting the waters of the Middle Maitland River with “untreated municipal-industrial wastes” entering the river through “uncontrolled municipal and industrial sewers”.
When it comes to Alice Munro, we can’t separate art from artist
I gave myself more time to write this column than usual. I wanted to sit with the news of Andrea Skinner’s abuse at the hands of her step-father, and the revelations of her mother Alice Munro protecting him and their marriage over her daughter.
Inspired by Nature – An Urban Oasis
Interest in nature is gaining momentum as more people realize how important it is to their physical and mental well-being. Nature is also the foundation of our life support system and economy.
Do you know a veteran buried in Chepstow?
For years, schoolchildren in Europe have been caring for the graves of the many Canadians who were killed overseas.
Ronnie the Tortoise visits library
Karina Fensterer of Hands-On Exotics brought friends including Ronnie the Tortoise to meet the children at the library in Walkerton on July 17, one of several stops in the area.
Hutton Heights plan of subdivision application approved with conditions
Plans for a new subdivision in the Hutton Heights settlement area have received approval from the Township of North Huron, moving the housing project forward.
Listowel Lightning hosts swim meet at Listowel Kinsmen Pool
LISTOWEL – Swim teams from surrounding areas gathered at the Listowel Kinsmen Pool for a swim…
Local artist Owen Riegling nominated for four 2024 CCMA awards
Mildmay native Owen Riegling has been nominated by the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) for four awards, including a nomination for entertainer of the year.
Brucelea Haven to get new murals
Bruce County council passed a motion July 4 to “use funds from the Gordon Henry Amrell Trust to design, create and install murals, up to a maximum amount of $70,000” at Brucelea Haven long-term care home.
