The Wingham Ironmen downed the Walkerton Capitals 6-2 in the first Provincial Junior Hockey League regular season action for both teams on Sept. 13 at the North Huron Westcast Community Complex.
Housing cost increase plays major role in rise in food bank use
News last week that more than a million people living in Ontario turned to food banks over a 12-month period starting in the spring of 2023, should be concerning to us all.
Malayalee community hosts Onam celebration
North Perth Malayalee Samaajam (NPMS), hosted an Onam celebration at the Agricultural Hall here on Sept. 7.
Touch a Truck time in Listowel
The North Perth Fire Department and local OPP hosted a Touch a Truck event in Listowel Memorial Park on Sept. 8.
Early elections loom
With the collapse last week of the supply and confidence agreement between the federal Liberals and…
Half-century celebrations abound
Fifty-year milestones are understandably rare for community organizations, but there are several coming up in our area within the next couple of weeks.
In Photos: Perth County Plowing Match held at Monkton-area farm on Aug. 24
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Listowel BIA Block Party held on Aug. 9
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Is growth always good? Depends who you ask
Growth is a topic often bridged at municipal council meetings and the general consensus among both…
Area politicians push for respect from province on health care issues
A push from Bruce County council to have the province reconcile its approach to health care in this area with the region’s importance to Ontario’s economy and social fabric is garnering support from local municipalities.
Bluevale Homecoming 2024 promises ‘a Dam Good Time’
The community of Bluevale is set to celebrate 170 years of community history.
Canada’s soccer stars work to overcome impact of ‘Dronegate’
With every Olympic Games there are stories of triumph and disappointment and the 33rd Olympiad currently underway in Paris will be no different.
Listowel Farm and Maker Market opens for season
LISTOWEL – The first Listowel Farm and Maker Market for the 2024 season was held on the lawn of Listowel Agricultural Hall on June 29.
Support for local news
We’ve been critical in recent (and not-so-recent) weeks, of numerous initiatives of Premier Doug Ford’s Conservative Ontario government, so it seems only fair to shine a light on a positive development emanating from that corner.
Wingham Cenotaph rededicated for 100th anniversary
Nearly 100 years after it was unveiled, the Wingham Cenotaph was rededicated at a service here on June 29.
