COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.
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Listowel youth wins poetry award
In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford.
Listowel welcoming new physician
LISTOWEL - Dr. Arooba Talat will be joining the Listowel Clinic Family Health Organization (FHO) as a family physician and will also support care through a regular rotation in the emergency department at Listowel Memorial Hospital, beginning July 1.
Roots Lawn & Landscape – curating your outdoor yard care needs
LISTOWEL – A new business has sprouted up just in time for spring. Roots Lawn & Landscape Co.…
Central Perth Minor Hockey has awards night
The Central Perth Minor Hockey awards night for the 2025/26 season was held on April 17.
Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick
HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.
North Perth Council approves proceeding with $18.7 million phase of North East development
LISTOWEL - What the mayor is calling the largest capital project of his time, received approval for a second phase from council on April 13.
Howick not proceeding with BYO policy
Council will not be proceeding with the development of a municipal bylaw or policy to permit “bring your own alcohol” at outdoor public events within the township at this time.
Huron-Perth Catholic District School board welcomes new Bishop for Diocese of London
DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) representatives say the board joins the faithful across the Diocese of London in celebrating the announcement by His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV
Celebrating Earth Day; a look at Arbor Day in the papers
As we move further into spring and temperatures rise, many people will be eager to spend more time outdoors to enjoy the sunshine or planning their gardens.
What is causing the increase in mental illness in Canadian youth?
Recent studies show that there have been significant changes in the mental health and wellness of…
Creative Needle Club
The Creative Needle Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Listowel Mennonite Church.
Individual charged in fatal collision in Mapleton
MAPLETON TOWNSHIP - Police have charged an individual in connection with a double fatal collision from Oct. 2, 2025.
North Perth Council supports Listowel distiller’s application to serve by the glass
LISTOWEL - A local distiller has received council support for an application to serve by the glass.
Dr. Barb Matthews is North Perth Citizen of the Year
ATWOOD - The Municipality of North Perth celebrated local volunteers and community leaders during its’ Volunteer Appreciation Night in Atwood on April 23.
