BROCKTON – The average sale price of homes in Brockton jumped by more than $100,000 in August.…
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Staffing situation hits critical at local hospitals
The local shortage of health-care personnel, particularly nurses and lab people, hit critical earlier this month in southern Bruce County.
Crokinole for Alzheimer’s scheduled for Sept. 25
Peter and Jo-Ann Carter are planning an awareness event for the Grey-Bruce and Huron County Alzheimer societies on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1:15-5 p.m. at the Teeswater Town Hall.
Cargill and District Community Fund looking at new direction for structure
The Cargill and District Community Centre is in a period of transition, according to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.
United Way Perth-Huron re-launches Youth in Action Grants initiative
After a year away, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is re-launching its Youth in Action Grants initiative for 14–25 year olds who have ideas to address youth issues in Perth and/or Huron County.
Blyth Festival’s ‘Chase the Ace’ mocks pandemic life in the best way possible
If you have had enough of pandemic life, and you’re ready to mock it, you need to see Blyth Festival’s original show Chase the Ace.
Poll: Conservatives, Liberals locked in two-way race as election day nears
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO – With the federal election campaign nearing the end of its final week, a poll shows that no party is separating itself amongst Canadian voters.
100.1 FM The Ranch celebrates first anniversary
The Ranch 100.1 FM marked one year in the community by hosting an anniversary celebration on Sept.…
Regional unemployment increases slightly in August
PERTH COUNTY – The region’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in Ontario. The Four County…
Cyclones continue preseason play with weekend split
Two days removed from seeing a third-period lead squandered and an overtime loss against the Strathroy Rockets, the Listowel Cyclones flipped the script with a comeback victory of their own on Sunday in Elmira.
Velma Sothern compiles ‘Banner Recipes’ cookbook to fundraise for Howick Fair
“Crumbs of Comfort” is the second cookbook Velma Sothern has compiled. It’s a collection of recipes that appeared in the Listowel Banner in the 1930s and it’s a fundraiser for the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair.
Village volunteer assembles care kits for local clients
Having volunteered at It Takes A Village during high school and again later during the pandemic, Hiruthika Ravi saw firsthand how some local people were struggling and decided to take things a step further.
Listowel Terry Fox Run to be conducted virtually
For the second straight year, the Listowel Terry Fox Run will be conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multicultural Association encourages region to help Afghan refugees displaced by return of Taliban rule
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) held a press conference on Sept. 6 to raise awareness of refugee sponsorship in light of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan.
Q&A with Huron-Bruce federal election candidates
With the 2021 federal election set for Sept. 20, Midwestern Newspapers caught up with four of the five Huron-Bruce candidates to get their thoughts on some of the election’s hot topic issues, including the pandemic, agriculture and mental health.
