For 40 years Allan Dickson has been providing area residents with flowers and plants for every occasion. However the history of Lewis Flowers, the business he operates with his wife, Connie, goes back much further – 130 years.
Local kids meet their favourite characters at Listowel Public Library
Local youngsters got a chance to meet some of their favourite characters at the Listowel Public Library on Oct. 26.
DGR vote underway in South Bruce
Voting is underway and the results of the referendum on the proposed nuclear waste Deep Geological Repository (DGR) will be known early next week.
MPPs aren’t the only ones feeling the pinch
Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently raised some eyebrows after promoting newly-elected MPP Tyler…
Decision time looms on DGR
South Bruce residents have a truly staggering responsibility before them.
Listowel Lions Club hosts Friday afternoon entertainment
The Listowel Lions Club hosted an afternoon of entertainment in the Smith’s Market Square parking lot on Oct. 11
United Way leading the way on housing
An under-reported reality highlighted during the local kick-off for the United Way Perth Huron (UWPH) annual fundraising campaign is that, next to government, the United Way is Canada’s largest funder of social services.
Ironmen down Capitals 6-2 in PJHL season opener in Wingham
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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