LISTOWEL - The Listowel Kinsmen Club hosted its annual “Vegas Night” on Friday, March 13 to kick off the celebrations of Paddyfest 2026.
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SVCA board seeks clarity on plan to merge with five other CAs
FORMOSA - The province received the feedback it requested on the plan to restructure the province’s 36 conservation authorities under a new governance structure and amalgamate them into seven regional CAs.
The Walkerton Legion serves the community in variety of ways
WALKERTON - Not only does Walkerton Legion serve our veterans, but our mandate also includes serving our communities.
Rivers overflow leading to flooding in Walkerton, Pinkerton
WALKERTON - Just as the flooding in nearby Formosa abated, rainfall and continued melting of snow brought a new flooding danger to the Municipality of Brockton, with a notice Friday from Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority that the Teeswater River was flooding in Pinkerton.
Hayloft Music Festival artist lineup set
LISTOWEL - The Hayloft Music Festival recently announced its lineup for this year’s two-day festival.
Brockton Council looks at planning for a future municipal arena
WALKERTON - The future of a Walkerton arena, either a refurbished arena at the current site, or a new facility in East Ridge, was the focus of discussion at the March 10 meeting of Brockton council.
Emergency order considered in response to Pinkerton flooding
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody describes the current flood situation in Pinkerton as “stable.”
How sweeeet it is!
Nothing says Canada quite like a hearty stack of pancakes drenched in real maple syrup. That rich, golden sweetness is a tradition many of us look forward to each year.
Human trafficking a reality in rural Bruce County
WALKERTON - The message delivered to the crowd at the Walkerton community centre on Wednesday, March 11 was clear – human trafficking is taking place in Bruce County, and local people are being hurt and victimized by it;
Fordwich men’s slow pitch tournament returning
HOWICK - The Fordwich Community Parks Association will be holding its annual Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament on May 22 to 24, 2026.
LDSS students protest changes to OSAP
Local students say the provincial government’s decision to change the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding model has “crushed their dreams” of going to college and university.
OPP seeking driver who fled Listowel collision scene; 140 livestock dead in structure fire; Howick resident charged in Break and Enter
LISTOWEL – The Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a…
Irish Dance champ honoured
Gabriella Frank, a student with Celtic Academy Irish Dance Canada, was honoured at the March 10 meeting of Brockton Council for her accomplishments at the Regional Irish Dance Championship, and her commitment to Celtic Academy Canada.
Howick awards Joe Kerr Limited tender for spring maintenance gravel
At its March 10 meeting, Manager of Public Works Scott Price requested that council award the tender for spring maintenance gravel to Joe Kerr Limited for $313,650, excluding the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Step In Style- New family shoe store set to open in familiar location
WINGHAM – From two stepping- to stepping in style, a familiar store in downtown Wingham gets a…
