Owning and operating a small business has never been more accessible given today’s current economic climate, however sustaining its life and growing is another thing.
GM BluePlan merges to become GEI Consultants; maintains environmental focus
Being on top of the latest technology and environmental practices, is what GM BluePlan Engineering is used to doing.
Kinsmen host trivia night, Kinettes hold spring market
The Kin Station in Listowel was the place to be April 19 and 21 as two facets of the Listowel Kin family hosted events for the community to enjoy.
Janes Walk: Wingham’s Alice Munro Tour, May 4
This Saturday, May 4 Jane’s Walk is coming to Huron County.
Friends of the NPPL to offer free books to young children
Friends of the North Perth Public Library (NPPL) announced a new initiative to aid in igniting a community-wide love of reading from an early age on April 26, at the Listowel branch.
Library hosts second annual youth poetry contest
On April 23, the North Perth Public Library (NPPL) hosted its second annual youth poetry contest presentation night at its Listowel branch.
Elma Township PS hosts community electives
The community has come together to broaden the horizons of students at Elma Township Public School. The school implemented a new trial program for their students in Grades 5 - 8. The ‘Community Electives’ program offered students a glimpse of new skills and hobbies. The three-week program was held o
Local man to play pool for 30 hours, raising money for ALS
Billiards is an activity that can be enjoyed at all ages and by players of all different levels of skills. Playing for a couple hours is fun - playing all night, even better. But for 30 hours? Now, that’s a commitment - an accomplishment that Ty Cross is aiming to complete from 10 a.m. on May 4 to 4
Kin Cares to hold second annual carnival at Listowel Kin Station, April 27
The Kin Cares youth group is up to even more good this year. With a whopping 49 students from grades 6 - 9 signed up this year, the group experienced some good growing pains.
Ontario school boards suing social media giants, AMDSB perspective
The Avon Maitland District School Board is standing behind other school boards talking legal action against social media companies for disrupting student learning and the education system. However the local board has not joined the legal battle.
Chamber of Commerce hosts mayor’s breakfast
On April 10, ‘A Breakfast with Mayor Todd’ was held in Listowel at Parkview Gardens by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce.
Lions hosting e-waste fundraiser on April 20
The Monkton and Listowel Lions are collaborating for an e-waste fundraiser on April 20 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at two locations. In Listowel, Trillium Mutual Insurance Company located at 495 Mitchell Rd. S, will be accepting e-waste, and Steve Smith Auto Sales Ltd. at 1 Maddison St. W in Monkton.
LDSS Blackdoor Theatre’s Butterfly Queen wins big at Huron Perth District NTS Dramafest
Listowel District Secondary School’s Blackdoor Theatre came home a big winner from the NTS district drama festival.
Monkton Lions Club hosts camp in Nipissing for local kids
The Monkton Lions do more than just serve the community they love. They invest in their youth, and with their firm belief that it takes a community to raise a child, they give their all to make a difference.
Karli June nominated for four CMA Ontario Awards
Listowel’s small town girl turned big city country star, Karli June, has an exciting 2024 ahead.
