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The employees of South Easthope Mutual Insurance Company recently made a $500 donation to the North Perth Community Hospice. It was raised by employees as part of their Dress Down for Charity program, also holding bake and craft sales and raffles. Each year, employees select the charities that recei

Railroads were an important aspect of life in Perth County during the 1800s. While there were trains coming into the southern part of the county as of the 1850s, the north had been largely left untouched, especially coming into Listowel. This had an impact on the economy and ease of travel for resid

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The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) 2023 youth production is a haunting comedy that features a lively cast of budding actors. 

Members of the Wingham BIA were busy Friday morning beautifying downtown Wingham. Rob Hutchison, Terry Walker, Chris Parks and Doug Kuyvenhoven trimmed weeds and long grass along Josephine Street, from the Riverview Local Eatery to McDonalds.

With a dedicated group of hockey personnel, a charged up executive and many local businesses for sponsors, Wingham was granted a franchise in the Ontario Hockey League in 1973.

North Perth’s Homelessness Taskforce has launched a Care Kit campaign. The Care Kits are funded by the Salvation Army – Listowel and are being distributed by the North Perth OPP detachment.

Kennedy McIntosh (left) and Libby Holtam represented the Listowel Panthers 13U volleyball team well at a 12-team doubles beach tournament in Emerald Lake on July 9, claiming the silver medal. After topping Cambridge 2-1 in the semifinals, McIntosh and Holtam fell just short in the finale, dropping t

Attendees of Pike Lake Golf Centre’s junior golf camp had a surprise guest instructor last Tuesday – two-time PGA Tour winner and Listowel native Corey Conners. Conners spent time with the young golfers, providing swing tips and answering questions. Conners will tee it up at the Genesis Scottish Ope

The Listowel 13U OBA squad emerged victorious from a tournament in Mitchell over the weekend, July 7-9, sweeping the competition with an overall record of 5-0. Listowel capped off its tournament play with a 9-4 win over host Mitchell on Sunday. Pictured, back row from left: Coach Justin McIntosh, Co

Full Spectrum Athletics (FSA) recently presented cheques to the snack programs at two local schools. Eastdale Public School and North Perth Westfield Elementary School each received $565, which was raised during FSA’s first annual slo-pitch tournament in June.

Before social media, dating apps, and the exchange of phone numbers, the process of meeting a significant other often relied on introductions. This was especially true during the Victorian era when rules of conduct were very strict.

Last week, in a venture to learn more about the Canadian nuclear industry’s strategy to dispose of spent nuclear fuel, a group of South Bruce residents travelled to Finland for a one-week fact-finding tour.