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Terry Fox runs are fast approaching
Communities across Canada are preparing for Terry Fox runs on Sunday, September 14.
How summer helps connect farmers and politicians, from fairs to farm tours
Summer is a time of long days, local fairs, barbecues, community celebrations — and for Ontario farmers, it’s also prime harvest season for everything from hay and grain crops to fruits and field vegetables.
LDSS alumnus returns for hometown reunion in her 99th year
Listowel’s 150th birthday, with celebrations spanning Aug. 1-3, had the apt theme “Listowel flies back in time.” An ode to its history, the weekend included festivities highlighting the century and a half that created the community as it is today.
U11 and U13 Elma minor ball teams travelled for tournaments this weekend, capturing titles
A successful run of games for multiple Elma minor ball teams this past weekend at tournament.
Rae presents King Charles III Coronation Medal to Vince Judge
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, had the honour of presenting the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal to Listowel resident Vince Judge on the afternoon of August 2, 2025.
Upcoming Perth County Plowing Match a unique local event Aug. 23
The Perth County Plowing Match is scheduled for Aug. 23, at 7040 Road 154, Atwood, on the farm of Sherry and Scott Dallner.
Elected representatives from Grey and Bruce counties no longer listed on Grey Bruce board of health website
OWEN SOUND - As of Aug. 8, the Grey Bruce Board of Health website listed only four members, all provincial appointees – chair, Nick Saunders; vice-chair, Chad Richards; Helen-Claire Tingling, and Beverly Wilkins.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 14 Turnbacks
From August 2010.
Grey Bruce Public Health – taking the ‘bite’ out of tick season
OWEN SOUND - Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding residents and visitors that blacklegged ticks – capable of transmitting bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause potentially serious diseases, including Lyme disease, in people – are primarily active in the spring and summer and are present..
Council give first approval for Trowbridge subdivision
LISTOWEL - Council’s first look at the plans for a 16-lot subdivision did not register concerns at the Aug. 11 meeting.
Vehicle stolen from business parking lot in Walkerton
WALKERTON - Police are looking for a black 2010 Chevrolet Suburban bearing Ontario marker # DDPX839, stolen from a business parking lot along Yonge Street South in Walkerton. The vehicle was stolen at approximately 11:20 on Aug. 3.
Stingers leading Huron County Fastball League, outpacing Sebringville
HURON/PERTH/BRUCE – The Belmore Stingers continue to lead the Huron County Fastball League…
Bat from Grey-Bruce tests positive for rabies
OWEN SOUND - Grey Bruce Public Health advises the public to remain vigilant about the risk of rabies after a bat from Grey-Bruce tested positive for the viral disease.
Parade, kids activities, vendors bring Listowel park and streets to life
As part of the Listowel 150th celebration, there were plenty of activities for children at Listowel Memorial Park.
