The Listowel Standard was first published in February 1878.
Regional unemployment rate up less than one percent in September
The unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region (Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties) increased by 0.6 percentage points in September, to 4.3%, the largest percentage increase of all regions in Ontario in two consecutive months.
Rod Beattie returns with A Christmas Carol at Stratford-Perth Museum
Early bird tickets are on sale now for an encore performance of A Christmas Carol, at the Co-operators Performance Theatre at Stratford-Perth Museum, December 14, 15, 21 and 22, at 2:00 p.m.
Survey on PC Connect’s Rural Route Transit Service launches
Perth County is seeking feedback from residents, riders, businesses, and community stakeholders regarding PC Connect’s Rural Route transit service.
Keys for Community another way to give to United Way
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) employees spend hours on the road, travelling from community to community, learning about important issues affecting the region.
Battle of the Badges set for this weekend
Annual fundraiser for Victim Services will see police and fire services battle it out at the rink.
The journey to Freezer Fitness
Freezer Fitness, nestled behind the Mildmay Cheese Haus on Mildmay’s main street, is a place of wellbeing and health that started with a group of friends looking to find a place to workout.
Respiratory illness season is here: public health offers information on how to protect yourself and your family
Respiratory illness season is here, with COVID, influenza, RSV, pertussis and many other respiratory illnesses circulating, a letter from local health teams reads.
Bruce Power donates $100,000 to Huron Hospice ahead of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
Bruce Power is celebrating the importance of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (Oct. 12) with a $100,000 donation to Huron Hospice for its Moments Matter Even More capital campaign.
Cargill Lawnbowling Club hosts year-end dinner, meeting
Members of the Cargill Lawnbowling Club held their year-end dinner and meeting earlier this month.
Kitchen skills program for seniors expands with funding help from RTOERO district
A pilot program from the Local Community Food Centre will help seniors to learn new recipes and foster social connections, thanks to a $4,000 donation from District 9 Huron-Perth of RTOERO.
Student pilot makes emergency landing in field; assault and robbery in Wingham
Huron County OPP and the Central Huron Fire Department responded to a report of a possible airplane crash in Central Huron on Oct. 10 just after 5 p.m, a police report reads.
Region’s heritage will be on display on the 2024 Saugeen Culture Bus Tour
Local history and culture enthusiasts are in for a treat with the 2024 Saugeen Culture Bus Tour, scheduled for Oct. 26.
Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 17, 2024 turnbacks
Frozen turkeys $0.89/lb;
Smuck Bridge officially opened by Morris-Turnberry Council
Morris-Turnberry celebrated a “significant milestone” Oct. 8, with an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Smuck Bridge, a press release states.
