One of my favorite books to read to my kids at this time of year when they were little gaffers was The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Lizz Curtis Higgs.
Police remind public to use non-emergency line
The Perth OPP is reminding the public of different methods of contacting police, especially in a non-emergency situation.
Fatal weekend collision north of Atwood
A local resident has died after being struck on Highway 23, just north of Line 77, in North Perth.
Innkeepers’ dinner to support Stratford Perth Museum
The Innkeepers annual museum fundraiser and auction is set to take place on Oct. 26 at the Arden Park Hotel.
Regional labour planning board launches 2024-25 EmployerOne survey
The 2024-25 EmployerOne Survey has launched.
Loonie toonie auction supports United Way campaign
For a second year, Penny’s of Blyth is hosting a Loonie Toonie Auction in support of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s annual campaign.
Local libraries celebrate Public Library Week
The North Perth Public Library invites the community to connect and celebrate Ontario Public Libraries with events running Oct. 19 through Oct. 24.
A history of the Listowel Standard and its publishers
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.
