Two Hanover women recently expressed concern over a decision made in the United States that will profoundly affect their American sisters’ ability to access a safe therapeutic abortion. It was a right long guaranteed under that country’s constitution but not now. Sarah Sister (left) and Jenn Olivero
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Walkerton Agricultural Society hosts 6th annual Car and Truck Show
Featuring antique, classic, hot rod and muscle cars, plus trucks and motorcycles, the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s sixth annual Car and Truck Show on July 23 had perfect weather to show off some beautiful vehicles. (Above left) Gavin McMann stands beside Grandpa Larry’s Mustang – a spectacular 1
Brockton changes bylaw to permit convenience stores at gas stations
Council passed what was termed a municipally initiated “houskeeping” amendment to its zoning bylaw, to afford greater flexibility for retail uses under the definition of “automobile gas bar.”
Walkerton Streetfest ‘exceeded expectations,’ says Brockton mayor
On a hot, summer Friday, July 22, Walkerton’s downtown turned into a large street festival, with live music, entertainment for the younger set, and plenty to interest their parents.
Mandatory water and sanitary sewer connection bylaw passed by Brockton council
The municipality’s mandatory water and sanitary sewer connection bylaw had been tabled at the May 10 council meeting pending a review by the solicitor.
Arra: Don’t wait until fall to get your COVID-19 booster shot
There has been a lot of discussion recently about whether it’s better to get a third or fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine now, or hold off until a vaccine with specific protection from the Omicron BA.5 variant is available, probably this fall.
Brockton councillor’s work results in provincewide changes to OPP billing model
Two years of painstaking work by Brockton Coun. Tim Elphick has finally paid off.
Cortese scores ace at Listowel Golf Club
Gino Cortese is the latest member of the hole-in-one club at the Listowel Golf Club. Cortese scored his ace on Saturday, July 16, hitting four-iron on Millennium No. 8.
Local farmers stress driving patience for motorists
Doug Johnston sits comfortably and confidently at the controls of his New Holland combine harvester, and makes the turn onto Perth Road 147 that runs adjacent to Maplevue Farms just north of Britton.
Famed Listowel musician returns for July 26 concert
Sarah Pratt-Parsamian makes her return to Listowel for the Summer Concert, brought to the community by the Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA). On July 26 at 7 p.m., the concert will be staged at the Listowel Memorial Park Amphitheatre and is free, though donations are accepted.
Listowel Tim Hortons celebrate Camp Day
Tim Hortons Camp Day was Wednesday, July 13, with the Listowel Wallace Avenue North location along with countless others across the coffee chain donating a portion of proceeds to sending less-fortunate children to camp this summer. The Wallace location also sold bracelets and held a silent auction i
NPFD hosts inaugural junior firefighter camp
A group of local children got the opportunity to learn from some of the municipality’s best last week during the inaugural North Perth Junior Firefighter Camp.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The desk of John Davis Barnett and his extensive book collection
One tends to think of Stratford’s history as a “railway town” as distinct from the city’s current fame as a cultural centre based around the Shakespearean Festival.
The invitation
Mark 1:17 says, “Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’”
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago Listowel resident and Korean War veteran Jeston ‘Bud’ Brennan was awarded the…
