Together with Ontario livestock organizations, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has identified the critical shortage of veterinarians, especially those active in large animal medicine, as one of the biggest problems facing farmers in this province.
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Three LDSS seniors finish in top five at WOSSAA badminton
Listowel District Secondary School sent seven senior players to the 2023 Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) badminton championships on May 4, with three returning home with a top-five placing.
Wingham treated to a night of laughs
The Knights of Columbus Centre in Wingham was filled with laughter and connection this past Saturday, May 6.
Peabody: Ridout Street report generates a lot of public interest
Following discussion last month about concerns over traffic on Ridout Street, staff presented a report at the May 9 council meeting. “We’ve been getting a lot of calls,” said Mayor Chris Peabody.
Local groups planning upcoming events in Formosa
The Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) held their annual retreat night on Tuesday, May 2. Following mass, Father Emmanuel Azike gave an inspiring talk on the role of men and women in the Catholic Church. A discussion was also held on the role of the CWL within the Catholic Church. CWL members ass
F.E. Madill Mustangs junior boys’ rugby team host St. Anne’s
The F.E. Madill Mustangs junior boys’ rugby team hosted St. Anne’s on Thursday, May 4. Despite getting out to an early lead, the Mustangs slipped a bit in the second half as St. Anne’s stormed back for a 22-12 victory.
Workplace fatality leads to hefty fine against Chepstow company
A Chepstow-based company has been fined $110,000, plus a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge, by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development following the death of a worker in January 2020.
Conners picks up top-10 finish at Wells Fargo Championship
Corey Conners picked up his second top-10 finish of the 2022-23 PGA Tour season after he tied for eighth at the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina last weekend.
Morris-Turnberry council passes 2023 budget
Better late than never, Morris-Turnberry council passed its 2023 budget on May 2 after several months of deliberations and waiting for cross-border financials.
Kinettes’ Ladies Night back to full-scale event
Lots of fun was had at this year’s Ladies Night, presented by the Kinette Club of Listowel on May 5 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.
Listowel Junior Cyclones annual team awards banquet
NORTH PERTH – The Listowel Junior Cyclones held their annual team awards banquet last weekend,…
DEI Advisory Committee appointments approved at council
At its May 8 meeting, North Perth council approved the community member appointments who were selected to be a part of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee for the municipality.
Bruce County paramedics to get automated CPR machines
County Coun. Mark Goetz, South Bruce, had a question for Steve Schaus, the county’s director of paramedic services, on whether a new automated CPR machine is something his municipality should be looking at for local firefighters.
Consultant: DGR project could help improve local health care
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) met virtually for its monthly meeting on May 4, which featured a presentation on health services and infrastructure in the region and how the proposed deep geological repository (DGR) in South Bruce would impact those services.
County hears how proposed Provincial Policy Statement 2023, Bill 97 affects Planning Act
County councillors heard an informative and in-depth presentation from Sandra Weber, director of planning and development, and Denise Van Amersfoort, manager of planning, regarding the proposed Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2023 and Bill 97 changes to the Planning Act at the May 2 regular Huron
