The new mobile mental health and addictions clinic in Huron-Bruce and Perth-Wellington will help to connect people to high-quality, low-barrier mental health and addictions services in underserved regions of the province, as stated in a press release from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson’s office.
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Love, Nichol honoured for volunteer service at Elma TPS
Rhonda Love and Bev Nichol were recently recognized for their many years of volunteer service at Elma Township Public School. Both ladies have been dedicated volunteers in the Reading Assistance Program and various other volunteer capacities for over 15 and 20 years, respectively. They received the
Regional unemployment rate drops slightly in month of May
The regional unemployment rate dropped slightly in May.
IN PHOTOS: Listowel Minor Ball Day 2023
Lots of fun was had at Listowel Minor Ball Day on June 10 throughout the Memorial Park area in Listowel.
IN PHOTOS: Elma Minor Ball Weekend 2023
Elma Minor Ball Weekend was a home run. The weekend saw its teams play some serious ball June 9-10 at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex’s ball diamonds.
LDSS athletes compete at OFSAA championships
Following success at the WOSSAA regional track and field championships in late May, two Listowel District Secondary School student-athletes earned spots at the provincial finals.
Legionnaires sweep double-header with upstart London squad
There have been plenty of highs and lows to the start of the 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League season for the Listowel Legionnaires, but the former continues to outweigh the latter for the club of late following a successful home double-header on June 10.
LDSS girls’ slo-pitch team claims silver at Huron-Perth championships
The LDSS girls’ slo-pitch team won silver at the Huron-Perth championships on June 6 in Exeter. Pictured, back row from left: Coach Donaldson, Claire McCutcheon, Hayley King, Harlee Stevens, Cami Restrepo, Ashlyn Hill, Kamryn Coombs, Lauryn Town, Coach Bitton. Front row: Isabelle Meulensteen, Reece
Province announces $200K in funding for two North Perth seniors’ programs
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced over $200,000 in funding for local seniors’ programs on June 8.
Site plan approval given to Listowel Gardens
At its June 5 meeting, North Perth council discussed the new proposed subdivision being built in the town’s southwest end.
100.1FM The Ranch takes home prestigious CMAOntario award, June 4
In less than three years of broadcasting ‘Perth County’s Hottest Country’ to the immediate area and beyond, 100.1FM The Ranch has firmly established itself as one of the best radio stations in midwestern Ontario.
Stuff the Truck event looks to bolster local food bank shelves
While area food banks are typically supported enthusiastically over the holiday season, the summer months can be much tougher times in terms of community donations.
Community Living North Perth hosts public in open house, June 9
Attendees enjoyed live music and danced the afternoon away at Community Living North Perth’s open house on Friday, June 9 at the office’s location on Main Street East in Listowel.
Atwood Lions donate $20K to MAP59 project
The Memorial Arena Park (MAP59) committee received another recent $20,000 boost to its fundraising campaign thanks to the Atwood Lions Club, with members pictured presenting the cheque to MAP59 committee members Bruce Fitzgerald and Chris Moon on June 7. The campaign to construct a new memorial and
Local Relay For Life team raises over $26K at annual event
Relay For Life has become a staple in the community and this year is no exception. This year’s Relay For Life took place in Stratford on June 10. The event saw a great turnout, with approximately 130 participants, as well about 30 participants of Hope and plenty of others there in support.
