County council awarded several contracts for its 2023 roads, bridges, and culverts construction at the April 26 regular meeting.
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Kurz sets sights on fairgrounds track for upcoming feat of strength, May 22
Chris Kurz is keeping this one pretty close to the chest. The Listowel fundraising legend is at least sharing the date and location of his upcoming feat of strength, which will take place at the Listowel Agricultural Fairgrounds track on Monday, May 22. The eighth community fundraiser he has taken o
Chi Cheemaun pays tribute to man who named her in annual tradition
A hush came over the people gathered on the shore of Georgian Bay as The Chi Cheemaun rounded the corner and turned to begin its journey past the Cape Croker Lighthouse, where family and friends gather each year to witness an annual tradition that honours the man who named the famous ferry.
(Un)Serious People
A couple months ago I got sucked into HBO’s show Succession, a show currently nearing the end of its fourth and final season. The show, allegedly based on Rupert Murdoch (owner of a media empire), features the influential Fox News and the complex relationships he has with his children. Intergenerati
Formosa Swans hear about Molly’s Team
The Formosa Swans welcomed one of their own members as a guest speaker at their May meeting.
Minister of Long-Term Care responds to county concern
Paul Calandra, Ontario’s minister of long-term care, has responded to correspondence from the county expressing concern over level of care per diem funding.
LDSS seniors prevail in horrible early-season soccer conditions
The LDSS senior soccer teams are unlikely to forget May 2 anytime soon.
Province addresses veterinary shortage, updates Veterinarians’ Act
Together with Ontario livestock organizations, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has identified the critical shortage of veterinarians, especially those active in large animal medicine, as one of the biggest problems facing farmers in this province.
Three LDSS seniors finish in top five at WOSSAA badminton
Listowel District Secondary School sent seven senior players to the 2023 Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) badminton championships on May 4, with three returning home with a top-five placing.
Wingham treated to a night of laughs
The Knights of Columbus Centre in Wingham was filled with laughter and connection this past Saturday, May 6.
Peabody: Ridout Street report generates a lot of public interest
Following discussion last month about concerns over traffic on Ridout Street, staff presented a report at the May 9 council meeting. “We’ve been getting a lot of calls,” said Mayor Chris Peabody.
Local groups planning upcoming events in Formosa
The Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) held their annual retreat night on Tuesday, May 2. Following mass, Father Emmanuel Azike gave an inspiring talk on the role of men and women in the Catholic Church. A discussion was also held on the role of the CWL within the Catholic Church. CWL members ass
F.E. Madill Mustangs junior boys’ rugby team host St. Anne’s
The F.E. Madill Mustangs junior boys’ rugby team hosted St. Anne’s on Thursday, May 4. Despite getting out to an early lead, the Mustangs slipped a bit in the second half as St. Anne’s stormed back for a 22-12 victory.
Workplace fatality leads to hefty fine against Chepstow company
A Chepstow-based company has been fined $110,000, plus a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge, by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development following the death of a worker in January 2020.
Conners picks up top-10 finish at Wells Fargo Championship
Corey Conners picked up his second top-10 finish of the 2022-23 PGA Tour season after he tied for eighth at the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina last weekend.
