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2023 ends on high note for home sales
Home sales in Brockton finished the year on a high note.
‘Snow’ much fun at Centennial Park
Winter delivered a blow in terms of a sudden cold snap with plenty of snow, starting on the weekend. The younger set, with parents, couldn’t be more delighted, celebrating the icy beauty of Centennial Park at warp speed on sleds, snow boards and toboggans.
Council urges province to move ahead with natural gas expansion
Coun. Kym Hutcheon made a motion at the Jan. 9 meeting of Brockton council regarding natural gas for the area.
Victoria Jubilee Hall committee updates council on upgrades to hall in 2023
Through what Bob McCulloch called the “strategic” use of funds, Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) has done a lot of work over the past year.
Lack of new JPs a challenge for local courts
Amanda Kokas, provincial offences court manager for Grey and Bruce counties, provided an update on court operations to Bruce County council on Jan. 11.
Province announces $1.5M in funding for Saugeen Hospice
Provincial funding announcements, even of this magnitude, rarely draw such a large, enthusiastic crowd – especially during a winter storm.
Listowel Special Olympics curling program making strides in season No. 1
It’s only two months into the inaugural season, but for organizers of the new Special Olympics curling program at the Listowel Curling Club (LCC), it’s already evident that this one is going to stick. And hopefully grow.
Central Perth U21 Predators fall short in Silver Stick bid
The Central Perth Predators fell short of the playoff rounds at the U21 C International Silver Stick championship in Mooretown last weekend.
Cyclones split weekend matchups to open 2024 slate
Following the GOJHL’s holiday hiatus, the Listowel Cyclones got back to work last weekend with a win and a loss to open the 2024 half of their regular season.
D.A. Virtual Sports opens extensive new play space in Listowel’s west end
No one would argue that life can be hectic and stressful at times. Work and family commitments can often leave little time left over to just kick back and relax.
‘Cookies for War-Time’
In January 1918, Canada was still at war. Those with loved ones overseas would frequently send handwritten correspondence or small care packages. Sons, fathers, brothers, uncles, and cousins would appreciate any small offering that made its way though the mail. Things like wool mittens and socks, ci
There’s no weighing the options when it comes to children’s safety
Late on Dec. 18, I read a police report that made me stop in my tracks.
Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary names new executive
The new executive for the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary: Sitting – Barb Williams (secretary) and Linda Tobin (treasurer). Back row – Karl Ellis (Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance CEO), Susan Anderson (president), and Rhonda Beirnes (past president). The LMH Auxiliary thanks everyone who sup
