Andrea Charest has watched It Takes A Village significantly evolve over its years of operation in downtown Listowel, and so it’s only appropriate that its primary awareness and fundraising initiative evolves as well.
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WDCS junior, senior boys’ teams win silver at CWOSSA
The Walkerton District Community School junior and senior boys’ basketball teams both had successful seasons, with both teams winning silver medals at the CWOSSA basketball tournament held in Walkerton on Feb. 24. Both teams had to win three games in a row to reach the final. The junior boys lost th
Capitals outscore Barons 9-8 in final regular season game
After two tough losses, the Walkerton Capitals ended the regular season with a thrilling 9-8 victory over the Hanover Barons in front of a hometown crowd Sunday afternoon.
Catholic school board seeks community input on 2023-24 budget
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is reaching out to the community for feedback on the upcoming 2023-2024 budget.
Grey-Bruce Board of Health discusses opioid emergency
The Grey-Bruce Board of Health met over an hour later than usual on Friday, March 3, due to an emergency meeting on the opioid emergency attended by some of the board members.
Housing situation in Bruce County is not improving
The county’s human services committee meeting on March 2 included an update on the community housing registry waiting list for the fourth quarter of 2022.
Bruce County’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan about ‘leveraging resources’
Sarah Pelton, co-ordinator, presented an update to Bruce County council on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
Rotary Club holds sixth drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club recently held its sixth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this round include Matt Reddon ($1,000), Jamie Tolton ($500), Barb Spence ($300), Jackie Hofmann ($250), Jesse Merchant ($200) and Joe Rys ($150). The draw was made by Dawn Jansen, left, with the assistance of Rotar
Local ‘village’ helps keep Molly’s dream alive
From Feb. 4 to 11, Molly’s Team travelled to Guatemala and were greeted by 400 children who waited in anticipation for the events that were to come – keeping Molly’s big dream alive to help children and families in third world countries.
Knox Presbyterian Church Service Club celebrates 80 years
The Knox Presbyterian Church Service Club recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. Formed in 1943 to encourage ladies to be of service to the church, members met at the homes of members and were encouraged to help the war effort - knitting and other activities. Today, the Service Club is active in
40 years and $100K later, Peter and Jo Ann Carter retire from fundraising for local charities
Teeswater residents Peter and Jo Ann Carter have been champions for local charities by raising funds through donations and pledges for over 40 years.
Walkerton hospital receives donation for IV pain pump
On Feb. 28, Jane Allen and Bill Allen presented Mark Gaynor, chair of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation, with a $4,100 donation for the purchase of a new IV pain pump for the Walkerton and District Hospital’s acute care unit. Jane and Bill made the donation in memory of their spouses, J
Kuhnke appointed chair of region’s drinking water source protection committee
Carl Kuhnke has just received word of his appointment by David Piccini, minister of the environment, conservation and parks, as chair of the Saugeen, Grey Sauble and Northern Bruce Peninsula Drinking Water Source Protection Committee.
Brockton council looks at arena options
A busy agenda at the March 7 council meeting included the final draft of the Recreation Master Services and Facilities plan.
Bruce County warden hopeful trip to France will pay off for region
County Warden Chris Peabody is headed to Cannes, France, where he’ll be participating in the MIPIM conference March 14-17.
