Hundreds of people have lost their jobs and more than 70 weekly newspapers will cease publication after Metroland Media Group announced on Friday it is declaring bankruptcy.
What does Bill C-18 and Meta’s response mean for our readers?
In the next few weeks, readers may notice the newspaper has a reduced presence on social media.
Commissioner: federal government met threshold to invoke Emergencies Act
Public Order Emergency Commissioner Paul Rouleau says the federal government did in fact meet the “very high” threshold required to invoke the Emergencies Act last winter in response to “Freedom Convoy” protests in downtown Ottawa.
Police, fire officials mum on whether Palmerston blaze could be linked to party two days earlier
The OPP is investigating a fire that destroyed a building on Norman Street here on Monday but both police and Minto Fire officials remain tightlipped about whether or not the blaze could be linked to a previous incident at the site two days earlier.
Province unveils plan to lift COVID-19 public health measures
No more capacity limits in gyms, restaurants and recreational facilities. By February vaccine requirements will be lifted and a month later masks won’t have to worn indoors.
Klassen estimates at least late spring before most of Huron-Perth vaccinated
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Listowel Legion planning virtual Remembrance Day service
Organizers discourage spectators from attending Listowel Cenotaph due to pandemic restrictions…
Driver airlifted following collision east of Bluevale
HURON COUNTY – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers remain on scene of a…
WOAA cancels 2020-21 Senior Hockey season
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO – With area hockey associations still assembling their Return to Play plans…
Birdie’s Holy Guacamole: A taste of Mexico in downtown Listowel
Popular family-owned restaurant sets up shop in North Perth LISTOWEL – Listowel’s restaurant…
Green Cloud Cannabis dispensary now open in downtown Listowel
Wait over for recreational users as The Green Cloud Cannabis has AGCO application approved LISTOWEL…
Perth-Huron survey to give data insight into vulnerable populations
PERTH-HURON – The COVID-19 pandemic has left many individuals and families in the Perth-Huron…
Campaign launched to help save elderly dog found in plastic bag near Listowel
LISTOWEL – The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth has launched an urgent…
Between the Lines Sports Campus: Listowel’s newest recreational gem
Trevor and Jill Reading prepare to open 30,000-square foot multi-use facility LISTOWEL – It’s…
Victorian Inn and Spa on Main in Listowel offers myriad of services
Relaxation treatments, reflexology, floral arrangements all under one roof LISTOWEL – The…
