Coming out of the 17 month-long pandemic, a new study suggests business owners in Canada feel brighter days may be ahead.
Pass the nail polish
While some of the memories seem like yesterday, the doors of Listowel’s most famous watering hole, Modeans, have been closed for over a decade.
Pethick named executive director of Foundation For Education Perth-Huron
The board of directors of the Foundation For Education Perth-Huron recently announced the appointment of Laura Pethick as executive director. Pethick started work with the Foundation on July 19.
Province pledges $7M for agri-food research projects
On Monday, the Ontario government announced its support for 49 agri-food research projects with a pledge of $7 million.
Walkerton Legion’s Meat Draw a success
We are now almost back to normal with our meat draws. The hardest thing is remembering to put a mask back on when you get up to claim your prize.
Wightman makes donation to Teeswater-Culross pool
Wightman Telecom presented the Teeswater-Culross Swimming Pool with a donation of $500 on Aug. 9 to help with their fundraising efforts to purchase new equipment for the pool.
Grey Bruce Health Unit’s ‘hockey hub’ has worldwide success
The Grey Bruce Health Unit has been hosting knowledge-sharing sessions and material on the principles, plans and details of the hockey hub operation.
Trillium ROOTS Community Fund makes donation to Walkerton hospital
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s Mammography Campaign recently received a donation of $10,000 from the Trillium ROOTS Community Fund.
Mosquitoes in Huron County test positive for West Nile Virus
Huron Perth Public Health is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a trap in Goderich tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo cancelled for second year due to COVID-19
For the second year in a row, directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been forced to make the decision to cancel the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
Governments supporting projects to assist farmers
The federal and provincial governments are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses.
2021 Listowel Fair Results
Virtual Baby Show Competition Girl, 0 to 6 months old Charlotte Bijman – Baby with the Biggest…
If the shoe fits, buy it local
Shoes have a long history that can be traced back thousands of years. Whether for fashion, function or affordability – modern, savvy shoppers can seek out new footwear at local shoe stores. Three of those stores, located in Listowel, Stratford and Mitchell, who served their communities for many year
