Construction has begun at the site of a new retail building in Listowel, pictured here on July 21. The building, located between Zehrs and Wal-Mart, will host a new Dollarama store. The building also includes space for additional retail stores.
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Turnbacks for July 28, 2022
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Sarah Scott was crowned Listowel Fair Ambassador. Listowel teen, Emma…
Wadded Up monster truck event rips through Listowel
The Listowel Fairgrounds continued to be a busy spot on Saturday, as capacity crowds attended the Wadded Up monster truck event for two shows. The afternoon show featured displays of speed and agility from the Wadded Up, Xtreme Jim, Canadian Crusher and SWAT monster trucks, as well as motocross aeri
Volunteers needed for Listowel Memorial Arena Park committee
Although there has been virtually no activity at the former Listowel Memorial Arena site this year, plans are still very much in place for a park to be constructed on the property.
Building permit fees up 38 per cent year-over-year in North Perth
One look around the landscape of North Perth will tell you that construction is booming in the municipality.
Howick council extends grass cutting contract with 8-10 per cent increase
The township has agreed to extend its grass cutting contract with Aeration Plus for this year, with an increase of between eight to 10 per cent.
Neighbour’s complaints pressure council to help pay for improvements at Fordwich Ball Diamond
Council has agreed to help – in one way or another – the Fordwich Parks and Community Association with the installation of additional fencing and netting at the Fordwich Ball Diamond to stop foul balls from hitting a neighbouring property.
Dan Fritz, McDonagh Insurance Brokers donate $25,000 to BMGCC reno
McDonagh Insurance Brokers ($5,000) and employee Dan Fritz ($20,000) have pooled their resources to make a combined $25,000 donation to the Inspiring Our Future Campaign, which will support the renovation and expansion project at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC).
Dog tag, cemetery, ice rental fees going up in South Bruce
Council approved changes to the fees associated with dog tags and kennels, cemeteries and ice rentals at its July 12 meeting.
‘Busy couple months’ for Morris-Turnberry’s building department
May and June, to put it simply, were “a couple of busy months,” according to Kirk Livingston.
MT council not happy with late bills from engineer on Blyth Creek drain project
Council is hoping the engineer of the Blyth Creek municipal drain project will take on some of the financial burden of cost overruns on the project.
Howick council supports retail store, residence in former Fordwich United Church
Howick council approved a request that would see the former Fordwich United Church to be used for both a retail store and a future residential home.
PLAY REVIEW: Although romanticized, Blyth Festival’s ‘Cottagers and Indians’ is more poignant than the true story
The easiest way to explain what the Blyth Festival Theatre’s rendition of Cottagers and Indians is about is that it is about wild rice, or manoomin, which translates to “the good seed” from the Ojibway language.
Fire chief presents annual reports to Morris-Turnberry council
Marty Bedard, fire chief of the Huron East and North Huron fire departments, provided his annual report to Morris-Turnberry council on July 19.
Wingham Hospital Auxiliary makes draws
The Wingham Hospital Auxiliary made a draw on June 27. (Above) The winner of the first prize quilt was Christine McAninch, left, of Bluevale. (Below) The winner of the second prize, a $50 gift certificate from Green’s Meat, was Liam McAninch, left, from Wingham. Both tickets were sold by Karla Gree
