In the immortal words of Yogi Berra, what we have happening right now feels like “déjà vu all over again” – only with a difference.
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Hanover, Walkerton Tim Hortons donate to student nutrition program
Bev Gateman, Ontario Student Nutrition Program Grey Bruce, accepts a donation of $14,541 from the Walkerton Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign. From the left are Gateman, Shelley Eckenswiller, Ashley Hoogenboom, David Hoogenboom, Tricia Folz and Christie Huntley.
Brockton’s new council discusses report on MZO
One key achievement of the 2018-22 term of council was the Minister’s Zoning Order for the East Ridge Business Park area. It will pave the way for some sorely needed residential development – an estimated 500 units of varying types including rental apartments, and much more.
Work on watermain continues
Work on the watermain going under the Saugeen River in the area of the bridge continues.
New council: ‘working together to move Brockton forward’
Mayor Chris Peabody opened the inaugural meeting of the 2022-26 term of council by thanking the citizens of Brockton for another four years.
Working poor the majority of food bank users in Walkerton
The working poor – people with jobs, who “just can’t keep up” are the people who are now coming to the Walkerton and District Food Bank, according to food bank treasurer Maryanne Buehlow.
COVID outbreak declared at Wingham and District Hospital, Nov. 21
Huron Perth Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the inpatient unit of the Wingham and District Hospital.
PC Connect offering free rides, Nov. 25
On Friday, Nov. 25, the PC Connect transit service will be offering free rides all day to help residents shop local this Black Friday.
Police recover $100K worth of stolen good, drugs in Arran Township raid
A raid at an Arran Township property earlier this week has resulted in the seizure of more than$100,000 worth of stolen property and drugs, and nearly 70 charges laid against two individuals.
Bruce-Grey Catholic schools to move to remote learning if CUPE strike moves forward
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) has announced plans to shift students to remote learning starting Monday, Nov. 21 if the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the province are unable to reach a deal.
Listowel Curling Club hosting ‘Home Again Classic’ tourney, Nov. 25-27
The Listowel Curling Club (LCC) is in full swing for 2022-23, with a high-profile tournament coming later this month to help kick off the winter season.
Atwood Lions’ skating rink to be open for 2022-23 season
At its Nov. 14 council meeting, the Municipality of North Perth and the Atwood Lions entered into a lease agreement in regards to the outdoor skating amenity in Atwood.
LDSS cross-country team has successful season
2023 saw the return to a full cross-country season and the Listowel District Secondary School team was more than ready.
Junior Cyclones’ scoring dries up in weekend defeats
The Listowel Cyclones’ recent momentum was brought to a lurching halt over the weekend, as the Juniors mustered only one goal over two games resulting in a pair of weekend losses.
