On Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, people from all over Grey and Bruce counties participated in a grassroots referendum on public or private health care. They voted yes or no to the following question: Do you want your public hospital services to be privatized for for-profit hospitals and clini
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Crosswalk coming to intersection at Robinson and South streets
Walkerton will be getting a school crossing at Robinson and South streets.
What happened in Minden could happen in Chesley, warns Save Our Hospital group
“Someone’s going to die,” said Richard Bradley of Minden, as he stood outside the Chesley hospital Friday, May 26.
‘Our Chance’ Relay For Life team raises $2,000 at BBQ
The “Our Chance” Relay For Life team held a successful barbecue fundraiser at Zehrs in Listowel over the weekend. The by-donation barbecue raised more than $2,100. The team has been busy raising funds for Relay For Life over the past few weeks, surpassing their goal of raising $20,000. The team is g
Local schools host track and field meets
Milverton Public, North Perth Westfield, and Listowel Christian schools held their annual track and field meets last week under sunny skies, as the end of the elementary school year edges ever closer.
LDSS athletes compete at WOSSAA Track and Field Championships
May 25-26, 2023 – Western Alumni Stadium, London
Elma U11 Express go undefeated at Mitchell tourney
The Elma U11 Express girls’ squad swept the competition to claim their division at the Mitchell Fastball Fest last weekend. Elma went 3-0 after outscoring the competition 45-18. Pictured, back row from left: Brynn Parkhouse, Beverly Mitchell, Aubrey Beuerman, Daveney Leis, Paislee Ribey, Berkeley Ha
LDSS varsity girls’ participate in provincial softball tournament
The LDSS varsity girls competed in the 10-team high school Provincial Women’s Softball Invitational on May 29 at the Barb Wright Diamonds in Palmerston, playing to a 1-2 preliminary record while missing out on the championship rounds. Pictured: Reece Cameron delivers versus Paris. Listowel (3-1) wil
Chalane Farms: Pioneering North Perth dairy automation
Perth County’s importance as one of Canada’s – and the world’s – premier agricultural production regions cannot be understated. The fact of the matter is simple; without farmers, we don’t eat. Their efforts allow us to continue to grow and thrive as a society.
Celebrate cycling in June
June is Bike Month, a celebration of cycling. It is an opportunity to try riding a bike for the first time, or to build cycling into your routine.
Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary hosts annual Listowel Greenhouses fundraiser
With the support of Jelleke and Frank Sluys, the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently held its annual Listowel Greenhouses fundraiser. This event has been happening for over 25 years. With the Sluys’ donation and the bake and hot dog sales, more than $5,300 was raised. The Auxiliary’s 2023
Listowel’s Walk for Alzheimer’s another huge success
The sun was shining outside on Saturday morning, but the participants in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s were as cool as cucumbers inside Between The Lines as they walked to raise funds for the regional organization.
Throwing analytics out the window
If this method catches on and holds water going forward, countless National Hockey League analysts could be out of work.
Listowel firefighters serve hundreds of people at breakfast, May 28
The Listowel Firefighters Association hosted its annual breakfast on Sunday morning, serving hundreds of folks at the Listowel Ag. Hall. By 11 a.m., more than 650 people had enjoyed breakfast, with a steady stream of people continuing to roll in.
Library ‘high tea’ fundraiser held at Listowel Ag. Hall
The Listowel Ag. Hall was the site of several events over the weekend, including High Tea and Celebrate Me, which was a fundraiser for the North Perth Public Library. The event featured a traditional English tea and desserts by Terry and Debb Ritchie, served using authentic tea cups and saucers. The
