“The crime of being old and blind” is the alarming title of the editor’s remarks in Green Holly, a collection of poems and stories written by local women, that was published at Christmas time in 1895.
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‘Still much work to be done to address hatred in all forms’
If you have been following the recent media coverage of the trial of the young man who killed Salman Afzaal, Madiha Salman, Yumna Afzaal, Talat Afzaal and wounded the youngest of this Muslim family, who were all intentionally run down while out for a stroll, in their London, Ont. community, you will
Listowel Kinettes host annual carol sing
The Kinette Club of Listowel hosted its annual community carol sing at the Listowel branch of the North Perth Public Library on Nov. 23, with many residents turning out with their families to get in the early festive mood with some holiday classics.
Atwood Lions continue to enhance park with new pathway project, set to commence in May 2024
The Atwood Lions Club’s drive and ambition to continuously enhance the community in a variety of ways certainly knows no end.
Listowel Ag. Society donates to local food bank
The Listowel Agricultural Society donated $6,246 in proceeds from its annual October Harvest Dinner and Auction to the Listowel Salvation Army Family Services food bank on Nov. 27. Pictured, from left: 2023-24 Listowel Agricultural Fair Ambassador Vanessa Kloostra, Salvation Army Food Bank Coordinat
Monkton Christmas Parade set for Dec. 2
The annual Monkton Christmas Parade is set for its annual running this Saturday, Dec. 2.
Listowel Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle campaign
The Salvation Army kicked off its annual Kettle Campaign on Saturday, Nov. 25 at Zehrs in Listowel. The Salvation Army welcomes anyone interested in volunteering for this year’s campaign. Those interested are asked to contact Ray Homewood at 226-622-6989 or email homewood@wightman.ca. Pictured at t
Bell Mobility planning to upgrade downtown Listowel cellular tower in December
Bell Mobility told a group of stakeholders that they are planning upgrades to its cell tower in downtown Listowel, which should improve cell service gaps in the area. However, stakeholders who attended the Nov. 24 meeting pointed out that these upgrades would not fix the areas outside of town with n
Community Living North Perth, Rae meet in Listowel to discuss funding deficiencies
Members of Community Living North Perth (CLNP) believe there is still a big hill to climb in its effort to receive an immediate funding increase from the provincial government.
What’s Happening in Brockton at the Bruce County Public Library
Can you believe December is here?
The Slocan Ramblers to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall, Dec. 2
The Slocan Ramblers are coming to Victoria Jubilee Hall.
Sing! Show Chorus thrills audience with Christmas show
If last year’s Sing! Show Chorus Christmas concert was spectacular – and it was – then this year’s, with more chorus members and another year of experience, was glorious, an extravaganza of sounds of the season.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Mildmay Hanging of the Green
A market showcasing local merchants, visits with Santa, entertainment, food, fires to warm cold hands, and a fabulous Santa Claus parade – Mildmay’s Hanging of the Green celebrated the season in style on Friday, Nov. 24. This year’s parade included plenty of sparkling lights, family floats and the h
Local students learn to curl
The Walkerton Golf and Curling Club is introducing the next generation to “the roaring game” of curling. This group of students is from Mary Immaculate School in Chepstow.
U13 LL #1 Capitals, Minto play to scoreless draw
The Walkerton Capitals U13 LL #1 squad travelled to Palmerston on Nov. 21 to take on the Minto Mad Dogs in WOAA hockey action. The back-and-forth affair saw plenty of opportunities for both teams to score, however the goalies for both teams had other plans, with the two teams playing to a scoreless
