Dorothy Harrison, a long-time member of Listowel’s Mapletone Chorus, is celebrating 50 years with Sweet Adelines International, a global music organization dedicated to advancing women’s barbershop harmony through education and performance.
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Industrial, residential developments proposed for north end of Listowel
North Perth council members seemed to support a large development at the north end of Listowel which includes industrial, commercial, and residential areas, however, decided to defer a final decision to a meeting next month.
Turnbacks for May 23, 2024
LWHA CEO Karl Ellis confirms that some hospital staff will be laid off in the coming months.
Queen Victoria’s legacy
Queen Victoria’s legacy includes much more than a holiday weekend every May in honor of her birthday. For example, her choice in 1840 to wear a creamy white wedding dress embellished with lace and orange blossom continues to influence what many people think of as the typical outfit for a young bride
How effective will licence suspensions for auto thieves be?
At first glance, the Ontario government’s move to suspend the drivers’ licences of convicted car thieves seems like a “get tough on crime” move that is badly needed.
Humane Society issues urgent appeal to aid five puppies found abandoned in box
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) has launched an urgent appeal campaign to raise funds for five puppies that were found abandoned in Kitchener.
Allen Cup Hockey eyes Listowel entry
LISTOWEL – The operators of the Allan Cup Hockey league (ACH) are planning to expand the size of the four-team circuit and have targeted Listowel among the sites for potential new franchises.
Listowel Lions collected over 2,000 glasses through donation boxes
The Listowel Lions Club held an eyeglass packaging party on May 15.
Walk for Alzheimer’s returns to Huron and Perth
LISTOWEL – The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s returns with a chance to participate…
Trade apprenticeships: pathways to prosperity and happiness
A new survey last week showed young Canadians were among the least happy group of people in the country based on age and also one of the most discontented in the developed world.
Listowel Kinettes’ Final Ladies Night Out
The Listowel Kinettes held their final Ladies Night Out’ event on May 10, raising funds for the MAP 59’ project which just broke ground last week in Listowel.
McHappy Day in Listowel raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities
May 8, 2024 was this year’s McHappy Day.
Cyclones claim Sutherland Cup
The Listowel Cyclones captured the second Sutherland Cup in team history with a thrilling 4-3 overtime win in game five of the final series, sparking a massive celebration among a capacity crowd at the Steve Kerr Memorial Arena on Sunday night.
Two youths arrested in North Perth, multiple charges laid
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two 15-year-old North Perth residents on multiple charges, according to an OPP report.
