The 2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair runs July 18 to 21.
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Butterfly effect would be a game changer
Among my favorite movies is The Butterfly Effect. The 2004 film features Ashton Kutcher as a troubled time traveller who discovers, to his chagrin, that attempts to correct mistakes in the past can generate unintended consequences for the future.
A parka with shorts? Why not?
With the arrival of Canada Day, many of us muse about what it means to be Canadian.
What makes a champion of the truth?
When you think of a champion, what comes to mind? Perhaps an athlete with a gold medal or a student winning an academic trophy? But what about another type of champion, the people who stand up for and defend our democracy – not with physical prowess, but with their words.
MAP59 committee hosting fundraising dance, Oct. 14 at Parkview Gardens
With the Memorial Arena Park 59 (MAP59) committee continuing to build up donations towards its fundraising goal of $1.4 million, an upcoming event is expected to significantly help bolster its capital campaign through an evening of singing, dancing, community fellowship, and remembrance.
Metroland Media Group declares bankruptcy, moves to online-only model
Hundreds of people have lost their jobs and more than 70 weekly newspapers will cease publication after Metroland Media Group announced on Friday it is declaring bankruptcy.
Palmerston ball players return home from nationals with gold
A pair of local softball players are carrying a bit of extra weight around their necks this week.
Site plan agreement paves way for Royal Terrace addition
Town of Minto council has approved a site plan control agreement for a 99-bed addition to long-term care (LTC) facilities at the Royal Terrace in Palmerston.
What does Bill C-18 and Meta’s response mean for our readers?
In the next few weeks, readers may notice the newspaper has a reduced presence on social media.
OPP issue warning after Mapleton resident scammed out of $113,000
Police are reminding residents to be wary of investment scams after a Mapleton resident was defrauded of over $100,000 – and then several thousand more after “a company” claimed it could recover the lost funds.
West Perth resident loses $40K to gift card scam
Police say a West Perth resident is out tens of thousands of dollars after becoming the latest local victim of the Gift Card Scam.
Perth County OPP seeking applicants for Citizen’s Police Academy
The Perth County OPP is looking for community-minded individuals interested in joining a Citizen's Police Academy this fall in the Municipality of West Perth.
Theatre youth company staging ‘Spirited!’ production
The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) 2023 youth production is a haunting comedy that features a lively cast of budding actors.
New novel focuses on the Great Storm of 1913
A flair for the written word, together with a keen interest in the history of the Great Lakes, have combined to create the perfect storm – the inspiration behind three historical fiction novels written by a local author.
PC Connect launches new library bus passes
Perth County residents can borrow a plethora of items from their local library, including PC Connect fare passes, beginning June 12.
