Just to prove I’m an equal-opportunity political critic, I’m going to set my sights this week on Ontario Premier and Conservative head honcho Doug Ford (after last week, when I focused on pseudo-Liberal Prime Minister Carney and, tangentially, the Bloc through the Air Canada language issue) and...
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun- Listowel Chamber hosts successful woman’s night
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Chamber of Commerce hosted its Girls Just Wanna Have Fun event the…
Local residents learn the art of traditional Ukranian Easter Eggs
LISTOWEL - Local residents had a chance to learn the art of making traditional Ukranian Easter Eggs at a workshop held at Knox Presbyterian Church in Listowel on March 28.
Finding a place to rest this lent season
During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…
Welcome to Atwood
This week, let’s begin a journey around to the other communities that make up North Perth. First,…
Winter storms sweep through Perth County in 1926
After experiencing a winter that has been longer and snowier than recent years, many are eagerly…
LDSS hosts skills competition
LISTOWEL - The local Skills Ontario competition was hosted by Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) on March 24. This year, 13 competitors from four high schools competed: South Huron District High School, (SHDHS), Goderich District Collegiate Institute (GDCI), LDSS, and St. Marys District Colle
Agri-Food Discovery Centre architect designs unveiled at AGM
LISTOWEL - Moriyama Teshima Architects' designs for the Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre – slated to be built beside the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex here – depict the centre dedicated to agricultural science as a campus for visiting and learning.
Tournament will raise funds for ballpark
HOWICK - The Community Parks Association here will be holding its annual Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament on May 22 to 24, 2026.
Land owner ‘disappointed’ in council not passing zoning bylaw housekeeping amendment
HOWICK - At its most recent meeting, council here heard a delegation from resident Rob Kienapple regarding the township’s zoning bylaw housekeeping amendment – which failed to gain approval at the March 10 meeting.
North Perth Council reduces affordable housing commitment to 15 years, maintains funding
LISTOWEL - A 15-year commitment to affordable housing will be expected for anyone planning to create an additional residential unit on their property and applying for funding from North Perth. This reduction from a 20-year commitment received council approval last week.
Listowel man arrested in large-scale car-jacking investigation
PEEL REGION - Last week, Peel Regional Police released a statement announcing they had recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles and made several arrests after an extensive investigation titled Project Stratis.
Council not proceeding with day care centre in Howick Township
HOWICK - Council has agreed not to proceed with the construction of a day care facility in the township at this time.
North Perth approves mayor’s budget amendment to include OPP, Maitland Valley
LISTOWEL - Following North Perth Council’s endorsement on March 23, 2026, the Mayor’s 2026 Budget was amended in correlation with the strong mayor powers framework.
Walkerton Herald-Times April 2 Turnbacks
From April 5, 1989
