The seven men in the faded photograph squint into the sunlight as they pose proudly behind the wing of a Lancaster bomber. Likely taken in the spring of 1945, this photo opens the door to some fascinating historical connections between the Royal Air Force Bomber Command and the small town of Listowe
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Kent Readman named fire chief for North Huron, Huron East
Kent Readman has been appointed fire chief for North Huron and Huron East, effective Dec. 6.
Tennis players still going strong
Walkerton and Hanover tennis players are still going strong with perfect tennis weather. This photo was taken on Friday, Nov. 4, and the group plans to continue until the snow flies.
Wakerton U13 Rep D topples West Grey
The Walkerton U13 Rep D team hosted West Grey on Sunday evening at the Walkerton arena, skating away with a 7-4 victory.
Walkerton U13 LL #2 drops close game to Minto
The Walkerton Capitals U13 LL #2 squad hosted the Minto Mad Dogs on Sunday evening. Despite a comeback in the third period, the Capitals came up short, dropping a 4-3 decision. The two teams will meet again on Thursday night in Palmerston. Pictured: (Left) Walkerton goalie Ian Schmidt makes a sprawl
Walkerton U15 Rep team wins Strathroy tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U15 Rep team travelled to Strathroy over the weekend to compete in the Strathroy and District Minor Hockey Olympics Tournament. The team went undefeated in four round robin games, and capped the weekend with a thrilling 3-2 win in the tournament final over Wasaga Beach, scorin
Rough weekend for the Caps
Walkerton suffered an 8-0 defeat at the hands of the Mount Forest Patriots on home ice Friday night.
Sistema Walkerton duets with Canadian music charity
Sistema Walkerton has received a significant donation to support efforts to reduce barriers for local students looking for professional violin lessons.
Local Irish dancer takes top honours in her category at Eastern Canadian Oireachtas
Emilia Judge-Zintel, 7, and her sister Stella Judge-Zintel, 5, brought home trophies from the recent Eastern Canadian Oireachtas (Irish Dance Championship).
New procedure room opens at Walkerton hospital
A new procedure room has opened at the Walkerton hospital for patients requiring minor surgeries, such as skin cancer treatment.
Region’s unemployment drops to 2.3 per cent
The Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region continues to hold onto the province’s lowest unemployment rate.
Public Health advises people to stay home when sick
With viruses like COVID-19, influenza, and RSV co-circulating in Ontario this fall, the Grey Bruce Health Unit is reminding people that staying home when sick is key to slowing down community transmission of all infectious diseases.
Museum provides online resources for Treaties Recognition Week
With the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week – a week designated to learning more about treaty rights and responsibilities in Ontario – the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has prepared new related educational resources online for educators and the public.
Community receives update on Teeswater Medical Centre
Fundraising efforts for the Teeswater Medical Centre are about 70 per cent complete, and work on the project is expected to begin next year.
Formosa Homecoming Committee donates to Saugeen Hospice
The Formosa Homecoming Committee recently provided a donation of $10,000 to Saugeen Hospice. Pictured, from left: Heidi Dupuis, Jessie Luyten, Tim Borho and Tricia Mulvey (all of the Formosa Homecoming Committee), Shannon Wood and Steve Travale, of the board of directors of Saugeen Hospice, gathered
