LISTOWEL – The first Listowel Farm and Maker Market for the 2024 season was held on the lawn of Listowel Agricultural Hall on June 29.
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North Huron Council supports Bruce County’s request for Ontario Ministry of Health to pause service level reductions
On June 24, the County of Bruce sent a letter to the Ontario Ministry of Health’s Deputy Premier Sylvia Jones, requesting a pause on all planned and future service level reductions and closures at hospitals in the Bruce, Grey, and Huron regions.
Charges laid for assault with weapon
One person is facing charges after the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a serious assault in the Municipality of Brockton.
County approves plan to build new residence on agricultural parcel
Bruce County council took the unusual action of voting contrary to a staff recommendation regarding a planning matter at the July 4 meeting.
New owner of Stainton Hardware joins Wingham BIA board of directors
The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) chair Dave Tiffin, requested approval from North Huron council to appoint a new board member after the sudden resignation of one of their directors.
Kite Day took place at the Wingham splash pad on July 5, hosted by Huron Respite at Community Living Central Huron
Kids kicked off summer vacation under the shade of a large tree as they decorated one-of-a-kind kites.
Livingston Park refurbishment to be added to 2025 budget talks
Resident correspondence asked council to consider upgrades to Livingston Park in Listowel and council will further consider that request through the 2025 budget process.
Council denys lighting request at Listowel Bocce Ball Court
Municipal staff recommended denying a request for lighting at the bocce ball court in Listowel, citing high cost and limited use, and council agreed.
Perth County OPP lay 217 traffic-related charges during Road Safety Week
All members of the Perth County OPP took part in the Canada Road Safety Week campaign June 21 to July 1.
Break and Enter at Murphy’s Ice Cream; $800 in damage and losses reported
Police were seen on July 7 around 3 p.m. parked at Murphy’s Ice Cream, talking with employees and surveying around the business’s building.
The Golden Anniversaries is hilarious, heartwrenching
If you have ever wondered what couples truthfully speak about behind closed doors, in the security of their home and marriage, you will enjoy Mark Crawford’s latest and greatest play at the Blyth Festival theatre.
Morris -Turnberry adopts planning fees increase, not without frustration
Morris-Turnberry Council has reluctantly adopted an updated planning fee schedule adopted by Huron County Council on the recommendation of staff at the July 2 meeting.
Rotary Club of Walkerton will reach 85-year milestone in 2024
On June 6 of 1939, the Rotary Club of Walkerton was awarded its charter from Rotary International, giving our community one of its foremost service clubs. The one-year-old Hanover Rotary Club was our sponsor, with the encouragement of the Owen Sound Club.
Listowel Memorial Hospital to receive funding for upgrades and repairs
On July 3, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced hospitals throughout Perth and Wellington Counties will receive over $6.1 million in funding through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) and Exceptional Circumstances Project (ECP) Grant – $3,247,864 going toward the Listowel Memorial
Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth urging adoption, seeking foster homes as centres hit capacity
With around 200 animals in their care and both centres at capacity, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) is hosted a same-day, walk-in adoption event on Wednesday, July 10. The HSKWSP is urging community members to consider adopting or becoming a foster parent as they
