The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Lightning Junior Boys Hockey Team recently hit the road to compete in tournaments, claiming one victory and one finalist spot. First, the squad travelled to York University for the Canlan Spring Classic on April 8-9.
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ERTH plans for rising electricity demand amid supply concerns
TEESWATER - ERTH Power Corporation is expanding its operations and planning for future electricity demand as it moves ahead with a proposed partnership with Westario Power.
Howick Council approves purchase of new front-end sweeper
HOWICK - At council’s April 7 meeting, Manager of Recreation and Facilities Brady Ropp presented three reports.
Kinsmen donate profit from sold-out Pot O’ Gold Lottery to Community Living
LISTOWEL - Did you know that when you purchased a local lottery ticket, you would be benefiting a housing project for some of this community’s most vulnerable?
Two-Buck Luck event in Listowel
LISTOWEL - Local residents are invited to come together for an evening of fun and community impact at the North Perth Two-Buck Luck event, taking place at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on April 30.
Blyth Festival Art Gallery announces local student show
BLYTH - The Gallery Committee will introduce the 2026 season starting on Friday, May 1 with the Huron and Perth County’s Student show.
Saugeen Student Start-Up Program returns, giving youth a chance to launch summer businesses
BRUCE COUNTY - A regional summer program aimed at turning students into young entrepreneurs is returning for its seventh year, offering mentorship, training and up to $450 in funding to help youth launch their own businesses.
Special education updates highlight growing demand for supports at Bluewater school board
CHESLEY - Updates on student supports, service pressures and upcoming parent engagement opportunities were outlined in a Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) report presented to trustees earlier this month.
North Perth Council delays decision on 12.8% remuneration increase
LISTOWEL - Despite a Ward & Uptigrove report recommending a remuneration raise, North Perth council decided to delay its decision.
Increased multilingual student population leads to expanded supports at Bluewater School Board
CHESLEY - A growing number of multilingual language learners (MLL) in local schools prompted the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) to expand support for students and staff.
MOH: respiratory season winding down, BYO alcohol beginning April 30
The medical Officer of Health told the HPPH Board of Health on April 10 the respiratory illness season is winding down for Huron and Perth.
Walkerton library offers information sessions on Wills and Powers of Attorney
WALKERTON - A three-part legal education series at the Bruce County Public Library’s Walkerton, Kincardine and Port Elgin branches is helping residents better understand powers of attorney and wills, with a focus on planning for future financial and personal care decisions.
Dr. Ian Arra stepping down as MOH for GBPH
GREY-BRUCE - A communication from Jim Pine and Dr. Eileen de Villa, special advisors to the province’s chief medical officer of health, announced on April 16 that Dr. Ian Arra is stepping down from his role as Grey-Bruce’s medical officer of health, effective May 4.
Main Street vacancy filled in Listowel
LISTOWEL - Blonde Design Co. is opening its second location in Listowel at 102 Main St. E.
Ontario extends GO Train to Stratford, North Perth working on bus route connectivity
STRATFORD - The GO Train will once again return to Stratford.
