A joint effort by the Listowel Scotiabank and Watson’s Home Hardware locations saw some valuable dollars raised for the ongoing MAP59 campaign through a community barbecue on Aug. 31, a project that will see a new park space and memorial erected on the former site of Listowel Memorial Arena.
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1951 Stratford Fall Fair had all the trimmings
The Stratford Beacon Herald covered all three days of the 1951 Stratford Fall Fair, which was known for many “firsts” that year.
Listowel Crabby Joe’s provides sixth boost to LMH Foundation
Without fail, the Listowel Crabby Joe’s Bar and Grill You Eat We Give has come through for the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation for the better part of a decade.
Listowel Terry Fox Run set for Sept. 17
Forty-three years after Terry Fox embarked on his monumental Marathon of Hope across the country with the goal of raising $1 from every Canadian for cancer research, his legacy hasn’t diminished in the slightest.
Listowel 11U takes OBA ‘C’ championship on home turf
Already the winners of three previous tournaments over the course of the 2023 minor baseball season, the Listowel 11U squad only had one hill left to climb to cap a campaign for the books.
North Perth delves into online budget survey results
Every year the municipality puts out the word to all North Perth residents, inviting them to engage in the annual budget process by responding to an online survey found at yoursaynorthperth.ca.
COLUMN: OFA, industry stakeholders connect with municipalities over common interests
This year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual general meeting and conference attracted over 2,500 municipal leaders, government officials, civil servants as well as other interested stakeholders. Among those other stakeholders were a wide range of companies and organizations who are co
O’Donnell: BGCDSB ‘excited to welcome back students’
Gary O’Donnell, director of education for the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board, said he’s excited to be welcoming students and family members back for a normal school year.
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan has a new website
The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) has launched a new website which will help provide the Grey-Bruce community with information concerning current areas of priority, ongoing projects, and opportunities for people to become involved. The website can be found at cswbp.brucecounty.on.ca.
Brockton hires new director of community services
Last week, the Municipality of Brockton announced the hiring of Colleen Gillis as director of community services.
Work by local artist Silvana Virdiramo on display at Walkerton library
The Bruce County Public Library, Walkerton branch, is pleased to announce a new installation by local artist Silvana Virdiramo. It will be on display until Oct. 7.
Victoria Jubilee Hall ready to launch exciting fall season of live performances
Nothing compares to live performance, and Victoria Jubilee Hall has another great entertainment series set for you to enjoy. You don’t have to leave our area to enjoy world-class, award-winning performances.
Food bank receives donation from Second Hand Rose
Marilyn Grubb, left, and Mary Busey, right, present a giant cheque for $2,000 from the Second Hand Rose shop to Maryanne Buehlow, for the Walkerton and District Food Bank.
Background of the Walkerton and District Horticultural Society
This is the 12th and final article in the garden series, presented in loving memory of long-standing society president, Nancy Bajurny. Her passion for gardening and dedication to beautifying our town will be lovingly remembered by many. I hope WHT readers have enjoyed this garden stroll. The follow
Brockton resident charged in intimate partner violence investigation
On Aug. 24, South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Huron-Kinloss Township and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.
