After a harrowing fire claimed a home outside of Listowel on the weekend, the North Perth Fire Department is reminding everyone that smoke alarms save lives.
McLean to run in Huron-Bruce for federal Green Party
The list of declared Huron-Bruce riding candidates for the April 28 federal election has grown to include, Gregory McLean, who will run for the Green Party.
LWHA reminds public hospitals are not testing sites, requires masking at hospital
LISTOWEL - Last week, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) issued a news release regarding an increase in measles activity.
HPPH notifies public of another Listowel measles exposure
HURON-PERTH - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of one new measles exposure.
Riegling earns six nominations for 2025 CMAOntario awards
HAMILTON - Owen Riegling will be in the spotlight at the 2025 CMAOntario Awards.
Maple syrup season is here; many sugarbushes around region hosting visits
The cold, snowy winter that hit Ontario this year can only mean one thing - it’s a good year for maple syrup.
Local businesses, municipality talk tariff tremors shaking up the nation
The potential impact of threatened US tariffs on Canadian goods will affect businesses on both sides of the border.
Measles case reported in Huron-Perth region
PERTH COUNTY - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reporting a case of measles in a local resident. This is the first laboratory confirmation of measles infection in Huron and Perth Counties, states a Feb. 28 press release.
Thompson elected in Huron-Bruce
The results of the 2025 Ontario election race in the riding of Huron-Bruce has elected Lisa…
Rae re-elected in Perth-Wellington
The 2025 Ontario election race in the riding of Perth-Wellington has come to an end, with Matthew Rae of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario being elected.
Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 19 awards
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 19 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
Shamrock Sharing 50/50 tickets now available
Community Living North Perth recently announced that the Listowel Kinette Club’s Shamrock Sharing 50/50 tickets are now on sale, with a potential jackpot of $10,000.
Listowel store among Peavey Marts set to close
The Listowel Peavey Mart location will soon be closing, along with all remaining locations across Canada.
Listowel turnbacks for Feb. 13, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – RBC Olympian Brian Price was on hand to help celebrate RBC’s $25,000…
Trump tariffs cause concern for North Perth economy
NORTH PERTH - Mayor Todd Kasenberg says North Perth’s focus on economic development “looks particularly wise at the moment,” should the local area be impacted by the temporarily-paused imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods exported to the United States, which had been slated to go int
