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A tip of the cap
Nearly two weeks after the filing deadline for municipal election candidates, the dust has settled (for the most part) and the picture has become a bit clearer.
Back-to-school: easy does it
Kids are heading back to school for what will hopefully be the first somewhat normal school year since COVID-19 hit.
Day camp donated to North Huron Food Share
A group of day campers and camp leaders showed off a cheque for $290 made out to the North Huron Food Share on Aug. 26 in front of the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Wingham Ecological Park anniversary honoured with community walk, look at redesign plans
As a way to celebrate the work that went into the creation of the Wingham Ecological Park 30 years ago, two groups totalling roughly 50 people, and led by Wingham Trail Committee members walked the trail on Aug. 28.
Brussels Community Development Trust donates $100,000 to the BMG Community Centre
The Inspiring Our Future Campaign has gratefully accepted a $100,000 donation from the Brussels Community Development Trust also known as the Brussels Trust Fund.
$185,000 funding boost for Lucknow’s Music in the Fields
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson stopped by Lucknow’s Music in the Fields festival on Fri. Aug. 26, to present a cheque to the organizers of the highly anticipated annual event for $185,000.
Perth County resident victim of ‘sextortion’ scam
Perth County OPP are reminding residents to follow safe internet practices following a report of another “sextortion” scam in the county.
Brockton passes resolution to put Westario Power restructuring ‘on pause’ until after election
Brockton council met in closed session following its regular council meeting Aug. 23. Two motions followed when open session resumed, one of which was to approve direction provided to staff while council was in camera.
ER closures affect three local hospitals
Staffing issues have led to the overnight closure of three local emergency rooms.
Third annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run raises over $15,000 for local hospital, Ukrainian family
The 2022 Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run – the third since the event was intitiated – was a success once again, raising thousands for local causes.
Jim Sitt joins hole-in-one club at LGC
Jim Sitt is the latest player to earn hole-in-one distinctions at the Listowel Golf Club this season. Sitt drained his tee shot on No. 3 Millennium on Friday, Aug. 12.
Listowel U9 Tier 2 Rookie Ball squad finishes second at year-end tournament
The Listowel U9 Tier 2 Rookie Ball team recently competed in the end of season WOBA tournament in Mitchell.
Legionnaires fall short in semifinal bid during year-end tournament
Despite a tournament-opening win, the Listowel Legionnaires were unable to tack on another to advance to the Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League semifinals, wrapping up their 2022 campaign on Aug. 13.
