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What are the Formosa Lions up to?
Formosa Lions travelled to their May 10 meeting under sunny skies and warm temperatures. Has summer arrived or is this just a sneak preview? Lion president Jim Batte welcomed members who enjoyed a delicious meal of breaded stuffed chicken breast with all the trimmings and homemade pie.
Bruce County to implement fee for leaving cars too long at EV charging stations
Bruce County will be implementing an “idle fee” parking charge, effective Saturday, May 13, for all Bruce County-owned EV charging stations.
All representation must be at the table
Friends, I spent Mother’s Day this year fishing in the Maitland. Well, I use the term…
St. Mary’s school team wins gold at Skills Ontario competition
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board congratulated the gold medal winners from the Skills Ontario Competition, which took place last week.
Kincardine hospital fundraising project hits high gear
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors heard a presentation by Jack Nancekivell and Graham Mahood at the May 10 board meeting on the Kincardine fundraising campaign that’s underway.
NPFD to host breakfasts next three weekends
The North Perth Fire Department will be hosting its annual Listowel station’s Firefighter’s Breakfast at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Sunday, May 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wingham dancers win golden ticket at national competition
A competitive team of dancers from Wingham’s The Dance Factory punched the golden ticket at the Starpower National Dance Competition in Niagara Falls, NY, and studio owner Lauren Sutherland couldn’t be prouder.
Wingham community garden gearing up for growing season
The Wingham Community Garden and Orchard will be pulling weeds over the next few weeks in preparation for the 2023 growing season.
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society
“The Walkerton Horticultural Society has another year planned with interesting quest speakers and events. William Dickie from Lucknow will be speaking at the March 2001 meeting about making twig furniture which is becoming very popular.
Collision on Bruce Road 3 claims a life
A two-vehicle collision on May 13 at 7:41 p.m., claimed one life and sent several people to hospital, at least one with serious injuries.
McHappy Day brings smiles to Listowel McDonald’s
The McDonald’s in Listowel did a whole lot of good on May 10, as the franchise hosted its annual McHappy Day. The fundraising day continues to provide Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario with the funds needed to support their facilities in London and Windsor, which serve thousands o
Two charged in Brockton drug bust
Two Brockton men were held in custody pending a bail hearing after being charged with several drugs and weapons charges.
Town of Hanover launches citizen questionnaire for strategic plan development
The Town of Hanover is developing a new strategic plan and invites residents and business owners to participate in a citizen questionnaire to help the town establish municipal priorities for 2023 to 2027.
Rothwell gives notice of OBOA motion
A notice of motion was brought forth at the North Perth council meeting on May 15. The draft text of a motion, proposed by Coun. Allan Rothwell, was on the agenda for the meeting but will not be considered and discussed fully until council’s next meeting on June 5.
