The Formosa Lions Club member and District Governor Jennifer Batte (far right) recently presented Milestone Chevron Awards to a number of Lions for their long-time service to the organization. Pictured, from left: Lion Carl Zettel, 45 years; Pat Strauss, 45 years; Mike Hallahan, 45 years; Joan Borho
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Bruce County Library introduces Playaways and Wonderbooks
Bruce County Public Library is introducing its new audiobook collection, Playaways and Wonderbooks, by Launchpad. These two products offer a new twist on audiobooks.
Local students successful in Remembrance Contest
Certificates, medals and prize money were delivered to seven area schools for this year’s Remembrance Poster and Literary Contest. There was a total of 324 entries. Students from St. Teresa of Calcutta received four first place awards: Olivia Lamont for Junior Colour Poster, Declan Taylor for Interm
Great ‘Cookie Caper’ a huge success
Knights of Columbus Council #2042 completed their 15th year of “cookie capering” on a high…
Arra updates board of health on new COVID-19 information
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health (MOH), told members of the board of health at the Dec. 17 meeting there has been a change in trends over the previous 10 days.
Brockton mayor calls hospital service cuts ‘unacceptable’
Mayor Chris Peabody says he’s mad and is going to stay that way, in the face of looming hospital service cuts in Brockton and area.
Santa visits Cargill
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Referendum on DGR will not occur until NWMO studies are completed, hosting agreement drafted
Council decided they want to see the results of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) studies – and what a hosting agreement would look like – before allowing the community to vote on their willingness to host the NWMO’s deep geological repository (DGR).
Holiday special to raise funds, awareness for Canadian harm reduction initiative
For more than a decade, Joe Amero has been a frontline social worker in shelters helping people deal with homelessness and addiction issues. He draws upon his own lived experiences with drug use and has always been a prolific guy, dabbling in entertainment through punk rock, hip hop and more recentl
North Perth’s Konings headed to Olympic qualifying event
A local curler will be among those looking to qualify for the Beijing Olympics at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Trials starting at the end of December.
Cyclones close out 2021 schedule with pair of home losses
As provincial COVID-19 cases continue to climb and sports leagues of all levels contend with health protocol procedures and game postponements, it’s easy for Listowel Cyclones fans to question if the 2021-22 GOJHL season will continue as scheduled when the holiday break ends and the calendar flips t
PC Connect to meet with Via, GO Transit to better align services
After more than a year of service, Transit Coordinator Maggie Martin told Perth County council that ridership continues to climb during her update on Dec. 16.
MAPH making Christmas season merrier for residents
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) is delivering Christmas cheer to families in the region.
Community Justice Initiatives may offer restorative justice diversion in Perth County
In 1974, two Elmira teenagers got drunk and damaged numerous properties in their hometown. A pair of young probation officers stepped in and offered an alternative to the usual punishment. They asked the presiding judge if the youths could meet their victims face-to-face.
Contact North offers wide variety of free training, education opportunities
Contact North’s Listowel Centre located within The Village Table at 295 Main St. W. is opening many doors for locals by offering access to training and educational opportunities.
