This month marks 25 years since the Walkerton E. coli tragedy – the waterborne outbreak that caused seven deaths and sickened more than 2,300 people and led to sweeping changes to Ontario drinking water regulations.
Encountering the risen Jesus
Our Easter celebrations are over for this year, but are there any signs that the resurrection of…
Free art hunt accepting artists, creators
Community members are invited to join the fourth annual free art hunt, happening Saturday, June 21.
Looking into the short-lived Dublin newspaper in Perth County
Did you know Perth County’s Dublin once had its own newspaper? Just over 100 years ago, residents could read the local news in The Dublin Standard.
Duck Race for Friends of the Library makes waves
Listowel’s Spring Duck Race made a triumphant return over the weekend.
Elma Express U11 goes undefeated in Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament
The Elma Express U11 (Team Horst) went undefeated in the Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament on May 23-25.
Perth OPP seeking assistance with collisions, break and enter
PERTH EAST - One person has died as a result of a collision that occurred May 15.
Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Campaign benefits VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program
The Victorian Order of Nurses’ (VON) Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) recently received $25,534 in funds raised from Tim Hortons’ annual Smile Cookie Campaign in Listowel.
HCP holds auditions for School of Rock
HANOVER - The Hanover Community Players have issued a casting call for their upcoming production of the musical School of Rock.
Local artist captures the heart of ‘My Listowel’ in banner design
LISTOWEL - As part of Listowel’s 150th anniversary celebrations, the Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA) has unveiled new streetlight banners created by local artist Greg Stubbs.
Kin Cares youth group raises $1,235 for Ronald McDonald House at annual BBQ
LISTOWEL - The Kin Cares Youth Group, a service organization run by the Kinsmen and Kinettes Clubs of Listowel, has once again demonstrated the power of youth in making a difference. On May 16 and 17, the group hosted its second annual barbecue fundraiser in support of Ronald McDonald House Charitie
Hanover Community Players laud community for support of show
HANOVER - Hanover Community Players (HCP) are offering “a big thank you” to audience members who “took the time from their busy schedules to attend and support our Bare, Bear Bones shows.
Final Listowel Baptist Church Garage Sale raised $37,107
LISTOWEL - After 35 years, the final Listowel Baptist Church Garage Sale was held last weekend and raised a record amount of $37,107.
A budding topic for spring – with a dash of humour
As spring slowly settles in, the plant buds are beginning to flush or open all over the area, and it’s a sure sign that spring is here. Oh, we may get a few cold spells yet, to be sure, but you can’t slow the progress of Mother Nature. Sooner or later, the warm weather will seep in and remind us tha
Local MPP Lisa Thompson says budget about building ‘resilience’
HURON-BRUCE - Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, last week.
