HOWICK - Teams under the Upper Maitland Mustangs banner continued playoff efforts over the past week and look forward to a number of double and triple-header events for the squads.
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OPP lays 151 charges across province in child exploitation investigation
OTTAWA - The OPP’s national, coordinated effort against online exploitation of children, titled Project Steel, has announced an assortment of charges and results in a police report on Mar. 5.
Local ambassadors represent Perth, Huron at Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies convention
TORONTO - The District 8 Ambassadors representing the sevens fairs in Perth and Huron Counties are pictured together at the recent Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies convention in Toronto.
Council authorizes telephone and internet-based voting for 2026 municipal election
HOWICK - At its Feb. 25 meeting, council here authorized the use of telephone and internet-based voting for the upcoming 2026 municipal election.
Unemployment rate climbs in region, data from February states
WALKERTON - In February, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased 0.2 percentage points to six per cent after sitting at one of the lowest in the province for months. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate remained unchanged this month at 7.2%, both unad
OFA urges local residents to support Ontario producers through ‘tumultuous’ times and political uncertainty
GUELPH - The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is encouraging consumers across the province to support local farmers facing difficult times due to political uncertainty.
North Perth awards tender to repair Listowel Kinsmen Pool in interim to construction of new outdoor pool
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Kinsmen Pool will undergo some repairs this spring to increase its lifespan, until the new pool is built across the road.
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor, Amazing Race Canada winner, and mental health advocate Tyler Smith speaks to local students
LISTOWEL - When asked to sum up his entire speech promoting mental health awareness and resilience, Tyler Smith, a survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, said, “Take the necessary steps and remember that your story matters, too.”
Several minor Listowel Cyclones teams pursue undefeated post-season
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones Minor Hockey Association U11 Tier 1 team are just one of the several Listowel teams to remain undefeated throughout the post-season.
LDSS teams successful in local curling action
Two Listowel District Secondary School curling teams competed in both the Perth district and Huron Perth regional bonspiels. In the district event, the Listowel teams finished top two and both went on to the Regional event.
Listowel Cyclones clinch spot in the playoffs
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones went up against the Stratford Warriors on March 7, ending in a close score.
Information night for new arts and heritage committee well attended
Interest peaks as talks of a re-established North Perth creatives group gains momentum
North Perth Children’s Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall
NORTH PERTH -Two music teachers and a group of nine excited choir members are on their way to New…
Moving up and forward in spring fashion – biannual climb up clock tower solidifies season
LISTOWEL – Upon the arrival of daylight savings time on March 9, a twice annual event of climbing…
Paddyfest gets rolling with Vegas Night
DEALING THEM IN– The Listowel Kinsmen put on another successful Vegas Night evening as part of…
