Larsen & Shaw employees recently presented a donation of $3,005 to the Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation.
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Unemployment rate increases, remains lowest in Ontario
The local unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points in November, however it still remains the lowest in Ontario.
Listowel’s Life’s A Party set to close doors in 2023
LISTOWEL – Life’s A Party will officially be closing its doors as of Jan. 1, 2023. The Main Street West bakery, caterer and party supply store in Listowel made the announcement via social media on Dec. 1. Owners Michele and LeAnne Deniet could not be reached for immediate comment, but stated in the
Roc N Duke’s Pet Supplies slated for expansion to Listowel
A fast-growing local business is set to get a brand-new location in Listowel.
Listowel business receives backlash for profane sign
A local business is under scrutiny for displaying a holiday sign featuring profane language on a busy downtown street.
Van Allen Insurance successful in mental health funding grant application
Listowel’s Van Allen Insurance Inc. recently applied for an iHeart Community Fund grant through Heartland Farm Mutual, $4,000 in funding that will be allocated towards mental health first-aid training for the Huron-Perth Centre for Children and Youth, which has offices in Stratford, Clinton and List
Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd. continues commitment to Listowel hospital
Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd. continued its ongoing $100,000 commitment to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation on Nov. 17, when the Listowel dealership contributed another $20,000 as part of its pledge. The donation will be added to the approximately $600,000 raised from the 2022 Gala in October, wh
IN PHOTOS: Shop Merry Milverton 2022
Despite the early arrival of some heavy winter snowfall, Shop Merry Milverton was well attended and featured something for the whole family on Nov. 18 in the village’s downtown.
IN PHOTOS: Walkerton Downtown Christmas Market 2022
Despite bone-chilling winds at the third annual Downtown Christmas Market on Nov. 18, shoppers turned out in merry crowds, to enjoy the ambiance, get a jump-start on holiday gift buying, and have a bit of family fun.
Alfandary no longer with Westario Power Inc.
Jenny Alfandary’s photo is no longer posted on the webpage describing Westario’s leadership team.
New Listowel BIA coordinator talks job, creating relationships
As North Perth moves towards the post-pandemic era and its business community continues to evolve and grow in the face of unprecedented growth within its borders, a new face will be helping to lead one of the municipality’s most vital organizations.
Shop Merry Milverton features vendors, activities on Nov. 18
Uptown Milverton will be the place to be on Nov. 18, as the Milverton Business Association (MBA) will be presenting a myriad of holiday-themed shopping opportunities and activities through its Shop Merry Milverton initiative.
Get a head start on the holidays with Hometown Christmas Market
Welcome to the third annual Walkerton Hometown Christmas Market!
Lighting of the Lights returns
On Saturday, Nov. 12 the Lighting of the Lights returned to Cruickshank Park in Wingham.
Teeswater Medical Centre campaign reaches $2M
A generous donation from Bruce Power brought the Teeswater Medical Centre $100,000 closer to its $2.6 million goal to renovate the existing building into a state-of-the-art medical facility, including space for a new doctor, a pharmacy, and other healthcare professionals.
