Submitted July 20, 2023Cartoons
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Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody congratulates Mike McIntee on his real estate company’s 70th anniversary. Wilfred McIntee and Co. Ltd. Brokerage (McIntee Real Estate) was started by Wilf McIntee in 1953, and now has over 20 agents working in six offices in midwestern Ontario – the head office is in Wal
The A-9 Charlie Shaw Lions Youth Exchange program is back after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth from around the world are being hosted by Lions from District A-9. During their one month, stay the youth spend one week at Camp Klahanie near Goderich while travelling about. On Sunday, J
Several members of the Walkerton Legion, along with community members, recently honoured veterans buried in St. Matthews’ Lutheran Cemetery, Sacred Heart Cemetery and St. Paul’s United Cemetery, all in Mildmay.
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
I sometimes meet people who think I’m a little loony for believing that anything in the Bible is true. But I gotta tell you, this collection of 66 books written over centuries has got me hooked.
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