Local churches came together to host hundreds of parishioners and guests on Sunday morning at a special outdoor church service at Memorial Park in Listowel as part of the Listowel 50th celebration. Above, the ceremony was preceded by many trying to find a shady spot to sit and music was a big part o
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Order of Canada Officer Hinton-Davis at helm of ‘Powers and Gloria’
The Blyth Festival’s remounting of the 2005 production Powers and Gloria represented the first chance for Order of Canada recipient and well-known Canadian theatre icon Peter Hinton-Davis.
‘Powers’ transports audience to a comfortable place 20 years ago
The remounting of Powers and Gloria, directed by Peter Hinton-Davis, brings to life the work of Keith Roulston, one of the Blyth Festival’s founding members, and does so in a way that makes you feel like you’re sitting in 2005, when it was first released.
Saugeen Conservation marks 75th by opening new conservation area
FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s 75th anniversary celebration was marked with a major announcement on July 29.
South Bruce farmhouse severance questions answered by Morrison
In response to some concerns regarding severances being approved without council input, South Bruce Council welcomed Bruce County Planner Monica Morrison to talk about severances during council’s July 22 meeting.
Listowel U12 girls win division championship
LISTOWEL – The Listowel U12 girls won their division championship game with a 3-2 win over…
Belmore Stingers distance themselves from second, third place in HCFL
he Belmore Stingers remain atop the Huron County Fastball League, having two wins over their closest competition.
150th committee call celebration ‘fantastic’
Duke, Conners, committee and politicians open 150th celebration
The Beer Store in Wingham set to close
The Beer Store in Wingham is among those on the latest list of outlets set for closure.
Council to purchase extrication tools ahead of potential tariff implementation
HOWICK - Council here recently approved the use of fire reserve funds in the amount of $55,370 for the purchase of replacement extrication tools at its July 15 meeting.
Listowel decked out in 150th anniversary colours for historic celebration
LISTOWEL - The downtown is beginning to look and feel lively with yellow and blue decorations in celebration of Listowel’s 150th.
Morris-Turnberry receives audit report; in strong financial position
At their July 8 meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council heard an audit report for 2024, a yearly update providing a financial health check for the municipality.
Escapee captured
BRUCE COUNTY - An escapee from a Quebec correctional institution, thought to possibly be in this region has been recaptured in Montreal.
Violent crime, traffic violations decreased in first months of year in Huron County
At their meeting in March, the Huron OPP Detachment Board heard a report from Huron OPP Assistant Inspector Ryan Olmstead outlining local crime statistics between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2025.
Council hears spring building permits update
On a bi-monthly basis, the building department provides Morris-Turnberry Council with an overview of permits issued and value of construction for various projects throughout the municipality.
