The Huron-Perth Period Poverty Task Force is offering free feminine hygiene products at local libraries on March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day and raise awareness of barriers that many women face around the world when trying to access necessary products.
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World Day of Prayer theme ‘I Made You Wonderful’
Kia Orana! (Hello!) Everyone is welcome to attend St. Joseph’s Catholic Church to celebrate World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 7.
An entirely senseless provincial election campaign
I must confess that when most recent spate of elections was finished (federal in 2021, municipal and provincial in 2022), I did some math on my personal chronological state...
Collision closes Highway 86 on Feb. 5
LISTOWEL – A single motor vehicle collision involving a tree took place on Highway 86, just west…
Royal Canadian Legion National Youth Remembrance Contests recognized by Listowel branch
LISTOWEL – Local winners in the annual Royal Canadian Legion National Youth Remembrance Contests…
Seven candidates vie for Perth-Wellington provincial riding seat
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Ontario voters are headed to the polls for a provincial election on Feb. 27.
Cyclones win against Elmira, host annual food drive
The Listowel Cyclones crushed the Elmira Sugar Kings at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex with a strong 5-2 victory on Feb. 7.
North Perth endorses letter from Community Living
Council here pulled out a press release from Community Living North Perth, dated Jan. 28, from its consent agenda at its recent Feb. 10 meeting.
Starting a new life in 1870s Canada
In the 1870s, during the stiflingly hot summer months, who did the residents of Stratford go to…
Temporary road closure in place for Feb. 28 MAP ’59 commemoration
North Perth’s facilities department along with the MAP’59 (Memorial Arena Park) Fundraising Committee, will be hosting a commemoration event for the new park on Friday Feb. 28, 2025.
Howick’s Festival of Lights committee changing things up
Members of the Festival of Lights Committee approached council here to change the way they do things for its annual event.
Shamrock Sharing 50/50 tickets now available
Community Living North Perth recently announced that the Listowel Kinette Club’s Shamrock Sharing 50/50 tickets are now on sale, with a potential jackpot of $10,000.
Howick Council hosts public meeting, outlining third draft of municipal budget
Council here held a public meeting during the recent regular council agenda on Feb. 4, outlining the third draft of Howick’s 2025 municipal budget.
Listowel store among Peavey Marts set to close
The Listowel Peavey Mart location will soon be closing, along with all remaining locations across Canada.
NP Fire Department expands safety training for bin, silo emergencies
The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) announced in a Feb. 6 media release, the endorsement of mitigation strategies intended to reduce grain bin and silo emergencies in our community.
