LISTOWEL - The Listowel Girl’s soccer league wrapped up it’s inaugural season this past weekend.
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A historical account of expropriation in Listowel
To quote Coun. Marc Noordam from the last North Perth Council meeting, “Expropriation has become a dirty word.”
Owen Riegling earns five CCMA nominations
TORONTO - Owen Riegling is headed back to the red carpet. The Mildmay native is nominated in five categories for the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards.
South Bruce secures lower insurance rate despite missing the mark on requirements
The Municipality of South Bruce was able to manage a lower insurance rate despite not fully meeting the requirements to do so.
Plan approved for expanded Speedway use
BRUCE COUNTY - Council approved a planning application that will allow a number of additional uses at Sauble Speedway, enhancing the “economic viability” of the property.
Here’s to nasty Canadians!
Goodness gracious! Canadians are mean and nasty?
Heidi Hope Foundation surpasses $200,000 in fundraising
LISTOWEL - A bake sale was hosted on July 26 to raise funds for Heidi Hope Foundation, in support of London Health Sciences Foundation’s ongoing Triple Negative Metastatic breast cancer (TNMBC) research.
Chickenfest returns to Walkerton
WALKERTON - Start practicing your best rooster call! The Walkerton Homecoming Committee is bringing back Chickenfest, and it’s better than ever.
Dinner Over the Yokasippi River celebrates local history with fine dining in a unique setting
CARGILL - This year’s Dinner Over the Yokasippi River on July 26 (the rain date, postponed from July 19) had its weather challenges, but what’s a little rain, to a group of history and environmental enthusiasts – and those who simply enjoy a unique adventure?
South Bruce Council members question solar/farming plan
South Bruce Council members were critical of a proposal to build a solar project while continuing to farm on agricultural land, asking pointed questions about the cost of the electricity and taking the land out of regular agricultural rotation.
Horatio Walker: one of Canada’s most famous artists who hails from Listowel
Perth County has spawned its fair share of iconic Canadians throughout history, particularly, a lot…
New measles exposure in region
GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health is advising the public of new measles exposure locations in the area.
IPM Committee aiming for 200,000 attendance in 2026
TEESWATER – Gord Lang, chairman of the 2026 Bruce County International Plowing Match (IPM) and…
Remembering Hibbert Township’s rural properties
On Aug. 9, 1889, the Stratford Beacon published an article by the editor of the Mitchell Recorder which recounted his tour of two farms in Hibbert Township.
Highland Dancers successful at ScotDance Canada National Championship
Two students from the Adele Campbell School of Highland Dance in Harriston competed in the ScotDance Canada National Championship in Ottawa July 5-8.
