Living Wage Week in Ontario runs Nov. 14-18, and United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Social Research and Planning Council is announcing the new living wage of $20.70 an hour, up from $17.95 just one year ago.
Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and antibiotics – go away
In my last column, I suggested that we all avoid food which may have been contaminated by pesticides, herbicides fungicides and antibiotics. It’s very hard to do!
A modern fight
It is a real blessing to be able to attend Remembrance Day in person at the cenotaph here in Listowel.
Lighting of the Lights returns
On Saturday, Nov. 12 the Lighting of the Lights returned to Cruickshank Park in Wingham.
Lucknow Kinsmen donate to Wingham hospital
The Lucknow Kinsmen recently donated $2,500 to the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation’s Radiothon campaign.
Britespan donates $5,000 to Northern Huron Connection Centre
Britespan Building Systems has announced it is contributing $5,000 toward the United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC).
Community encouraged to ‘Unite for a Bite’ on Nov. 18
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting the North Perth community — including local workplaces and individuals — to ‘Unite For a Bite’ in support of the organization’s work building brighter futures for North Perth’s most vulnerable residents.
Milverton remembers
Local Legion members and dignitaries conducted a Remembrance Day service for the public at the Milverton Cenotaph on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Fifty Archives Treasures: First World War letter from Capt. Albert James Pequegnat
Albert James Pequegnat served as a Captain in the 1st Canadian Field Ambulance Corp during World War I. When he died in 1959, his obituary reported that, “after 1917... he became an ambassador of good will to American troops in the U.S. and Honolulu.” His brothers George and Nelson also served in th
Still unsettled
I keep waiting for things to start feeling “normal” again. Absolutely, I am back to a lot of activities that I enjoy and I spend much less energy navigating public health restrictions in my work and my personal life. Yet, still I feel unsettled much of the time.
Lest we forget
A large crowd gathered at the cenotaph in Atwood on Sunday, Nov. 6 for the annual Remembrance Day service. Members of the Listowel Legion, along with local dignitaries, residents and members of the #769 Centennaires Royal Canadian Air Cadets, were on hand to pay their respects and lay wreaths, as we
Historic photograph connects RAF Bomber Command crew to Listowel
The seven men in the faded photograph squint into the sunlight as they pose proudly behind the wing of a Lancaster bomber. Likely taken in the spring of 1945, this photo opens the door to some fascinating historical connections between the Royal Air Force Bomber Command and the small town of Listowe
Tennis players still going strong
Walkerton and Hanover tennis players are still going strong with perfect tennis weather. This photo was taken on Friday, Nov. 4, and the group plans to continue until the snow flies.
Walkerton U15 Rep team wins Strathroy tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U15 Rep team travelled to Strathroy over the weekend to compete in the Strathroy and District Minor Hockey Olympics Tournament. The team went undefeated in four round robin games, and capped the weekend with a thrilling 3-2 win in the tournament final over Wasaga Beach, scorin
