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”.
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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.
Listowel now an official home site for rural residency program
Fisher Clinic now officially serves as the home site for a two-year training residency program as of July 1.
Listowel Squash Courts decides to close its doors after struggling to meet commercial code
After renovating his business location in the summer of 2023, Alan McArthur, owner of Listowel Squash Courts, learned he should have applied for building permits ahead of the work to a loft space in the unit he rented. Since then, he says he has been working to rectify these issues.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 25, 2024 turnbacks
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Local Cadet ascends to new heights
Local air cadet, Travis Bolton of 769 Listowel Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Listowel, is ascending to new heights this summer during the Advanced Aviation Course at Blackdown Cadet Training Centre.
Living life in the fast lane
A few weeks ago, I started to urinate blood – not steady, just intermittently.
Listowel Panthers players bring home two silver medals at Emerald Lake Beach Volleyball Tournament
LISTOWEL – Listowel Panthers players Libby Holtam and Kennedy Mcintosh, brought home two silver…
