Staff and board members at the North Perth Community Hospice (NPCH) were thrilled last year when a trio of Listowel girls donated over $500 in new books to assist children dealing with difficult circumstances when a loved one had fallen seriously ill or passed away. Last week, the NPCH was again tak
Listowel Ag. Society donates $10K to Memorial Hospital Foundation
The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation (LMHF) received another boost to its ongoing commitment to purchasing a new ‘operating room bundle’ on Oct. 12, when the Listowel Agricultural Society (LAS) once again stepped up with a significant donation.
Atwood Witches Walk marks lucky No. 13 on Oct. 28
As much as Canada Day festivities are without question the most anticipated time of the year for residents of Atwood, nipping right at its heels in terms of popularity would be the Witches Walk.
Capitals drop pair of tight decisions
The Walkerton Capitals fell just short in a pair of road games this past weekend, dropping a pair of 3-2 decisions to the Hanover Barons and Mount Forest Patriots.
The same old-same old mentality has become old
It would appear that the Toronto Blue Jays are at a crossroads in their plans to establish themselves at the top of the MLB’s American League East Division following their latest postseason debacle. Coincidentally enough, I find myself at a similar crossroads when it comes to my team of choice in th
LDSS opens volleyball season
The LDSS junior boys (1-1) opened their 2023 fall Huron-Perth volleyball season with a win and a loss on Oct. 5 in Listowel, taking their opener in straight sets over Goderich before losing 2-1 to St. Marys later in the afternoon
Cyclones hand Kings first loss of campaign
The Listowel Cyclones were finally able to tarnish the undefeated record of the Elmira Sugar Kings on Saturday night, handing the Midwestern Conference’s top club its first loss of the 2023-24 GOJHL campaign.
Paving commences on Elma Street West
After months of closure, the construction rehabilitation of Elma Street West between Wallace Avenue South and Victoria Avenue South appears to be coming to an end with the paving process commencing last week. The project was initially slated for completion in October.
Chamber, Listowel BIA discuss state of local business community
An integral part of any community’s economic growth and prosperity can be found within its small business sector.
Ironmen suffer pair of weekend defeats
The 2023-24 edition of the Wingham Junior Ironmen continue to try and find their footing in the early goings of the PJHL North Pollock Division campaign, with the local squad mustering a single point over its two matchups last weekend.
Madill hosts St. Michael in girls basketball action
The F.E. Madill Mustangs hosted St. Michael Catholic School in girls basketball action on Oct. 4.
Capitals escape weekend with three more points
It was a wild pair of games last weekend at the Walkerton Community Centre, with the Junior Capitals able to escape the two meetings with three out of a possible four points.
NPFD training officer Ron Dozois discusses new full-time position
In terms of obtaining the best candidate possible for the North Perth Fire Department’s (NPFD) new full-time fire training officer position, the municipality likely couldn’t have secured a more qualified individual than Ron Dozois.
Bakker Dairy – proud producers of A2 milk
For those who are not lactose-intolerant but still have digestive discomfort after drinking a cool glass of milk, a particular protein could be causing the problem.
Vehicle crashes into Zehr Insurance building in Listowel, Oct. 3
Emergency responders were called to Zehr Insurance Brokers Ltd. on Tuesday morning, Oct. 3, after a vehicle crashed through the front entrance of the building on Argyle Avenue North. It is not believed that anyone was seriously injured in the incident.
