Emergency responders were called to Zehr Insurance Brokers Ltd. on Tuesday morning, Oct. 3, after a vehicle crashed through the front entrance of the building on Argyle Avenue North. It is not believed that anyone was seriously injured in the incident.
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50 people take part in CIBC Run for the Cure, Oct. 1
CIBC Run for the Cure Listowel coordinator Kim Hutchings-Hahn (right), accompanied by Vicki Leppington (middle) and Connie Shiel (left), lead a group of roughly 50 people at the Oct. 1 event at Listowel Memorial Park. The aim of the third annual event was to raise funds and bring awareness to breast
North Perth Fire Department responds to CO alarm, Sept. 28
North Perth Fire Department personnel responded to the Smith Market Square in Listowel on Thursday, Sept. 28 shortly after 8 a.m. after elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected in the building. Fire Chief Janny Pape says the elevated levels “are suspected to be related to a battery on a forklif
Giving thanks for all the good
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. From the online Canadian Encyclopedia, we learn that the First Nations celebrated the fall harvest in what is now called North America long before European settlers.
IN PHOTOS: Pumpkinpalooza 2023
Pumpkinpalooza 2023 was another big hit on the weekend, with droves of people turning out to find that perfect future jack-o-lantern.
Nominations sought for Women in Leadership awards
The North Perth Women of Distinction subcommittee wants to celebrate local women in leadership at an event set for Nov. 4. The North Perth Women of Distinction awards offer an opportunity to honour women who have displayed leadership in the community.
North Perth acquires Wallace Ave. Scotiabank building
North Perth council unanimously agreed to confirm the purchase of the Wallace Avenue North Scotiabank building for $950,000 at its Oct. 2 meeting.
IN PHOTOS: 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair
The 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair was held at the Howick Community Centre on Sept. 29 and 30.
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.
Energrow Inc.: Helping farmers reduce feed expenses, emissions while increasing bottom lines
A cow’s daily diet, according to the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, consists of 29 kilograms of feed per day. For the average dairy farm in Canada consisting of 96 milking cows, the costs of feed add up over time. Any way a dairy farmer – or any farmer, for that matter – can improve quality and lower cos
LDSS varsity girls’ field hockey team sits in third midway through season
Through the midway point of the 2023 varsity girls’ field hockey campaign, LDSS (4-2) finds itself sitting in third place in the Huron-Perth Athletics standings following a win and a loss in its only home games of the season on Sept. 20. The Lightning dropped a 4-2 decision to the first-place Goderi
Listowel Minor Ball hands out hardware
The Listowel Minor Baseball Association handed out its annual team hardware on Sept. 22 at Parkview Gardens, honouring the organization’s top performers from the 2023 season. Teammates of the Year included: Hardball – Dylan Metzger (9U Black), Paxton Sholdice (9U Blue), Austin Fowler (9U Grey), Cash
LDSS varsity boys’ ball team off to turbulent start
It has been somewhat of a turbulent start to the 2023 varsity boys’ baseball season for the LDSS Lightning (1-2), who dropped their first two contests against Central Huron and St. Mike’s before righting the ship with a 12-4 victory in the second half of a Sept. 20 doubleheader versus St. Anne’s at
Cycs settle for split at GOJHL Showcase
The Listowel Junior Cyclones left the annual GOJHL Showcase event in Elmira on Sept. 22-23 with a win and a loss following a pair of weekend tilts with two inter-conference opponents.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Sleep Culture expanding locally, out of province
The irony in Sleep Culture’s latest expansion in acquiring the assets of D & I Photo is that both businesses started at the same address at different times.
