As we celebrate Labour Day this year, we are looking back at an event and the ramifications that took place 89 years ago: The Stratford Strike of 1933.
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Ten Years Ago 2012 – Over the Labour Day weekend, two swimming incidents occurred, leaving one…
Five to 11 year olds now eligible for COVID-19 booster
On Aug. 31, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, announced that children aged five to 11 are now eligible for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Truck crashes into downtown Atwood building
Residents planning on sleeping in the holiday Monday received an early wake-up call of a different sort in Atwood the morning of Sept. 5.
Listowel captures 11U OBA crown
The championship game against your biggest rival. Extra innings. Home diamond and big crowd. Doesn’t get much better than that with a provincial baseball title on the line.
Arthur teen charged in two-vehicle crash in Listowel
A 16-year-old driver from Arthur has been charged by police following a two-vehicle crash in Listowel on Sept. 6.
South Bruce council approves rezoning application
Council approved a rezoning bylaw amendment from Ron Groen to add a temporary, portable dwelling to his farm to house workers shared with a neighbouring farm.
NWMO vice-president updates South Bruce council
Lise Morton, vice-president of site selection for the NWMO’s proposed deep geological repository (DGR), provided an update to South Bruce council, reiterating updates provided to the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) and providing comments on the recent deadline extension for site selection.
South Bruce council takes care of business before lame duck period
South Bruce council officially entered into a “lame duck” period on Aug. 23 to await the upcoming municipal election.
Countdown to Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming is on
The countdown is definitely on for Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming – Aug. 3-7, 2023 – as it is now less than a year away!
Rollover crash results in multiple charges
At about 1:40 a.m. on Sept. 2, Hanover Police patrolling a residential neighbourhood spotted an older model black Ford pick-up truck driving in a suspicious manner in the 400 block of 12th Avenue in Hanover.
Displaying his skills
An expert metalsmith and bladesmith like Daniel Linkenheld can turn a piece of metal into a whimsical decoration, useful tool – or both. Linkenheld was on hand at the Mill Pond Gallery in Cargill on Aug. 27 to demonstrate the blacksmith’s art.
Bruce County Museum gears up for busy fall season
After a very busy summer, Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is preparing for a round of new exhibits, events and programming for fall.
Brockton man to compete in World Water Ski Show Tournament
The 2022 World Water Ski Show Tournament in Winter Haven, Florida, will have a familiar face among the competitors – Baxter Legace.
For the Love of Ice introduces clients to benefits of ice baths
Immersing oneself in a tub of water and ice has some health benefits that some people might find surprising.
