Percon Developments Inc. has officially broken ground at the site of its new industrial subdivision in Perth East.
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June reunion coming together for Elma TPS Class of 1977
What started out as simply a dinner with old friends has quickly snowballed into a full-blown reunion for the Elma Township Public School Class of 1977.
Air Cadets host spaghetti dinner
The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 769 Centennaires held their spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraiser on April 1 at Parkview Gardens in Listowel.
Sunshine List for 2022 released
This year’s Sunshine List, released at the end of March, saw some familiar and local names on the list. Ontario annually publishes a list of public sector employees who earn more than $100,000. The Sunshine List website then takes this data, as they are released in inaccessible formats on the govern
Huron-Perth Ag Science Centre hosts first ever annual general meeting, March 29
The Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre (HPASC) held their first annual general meeting on March 29 at 7 p.m. The virtual meeting was open for anyone to attend, provided they pre-register for the meeting link.
Karli June receives three CMAOntario nominations
Last week, it was announced that Listowel’s country singing sweetheart, Karli June, has been nominated for three Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) awards. She has been recognized in three separate categories; Rising Star, Songwriter of the Year (for her song ‘Makes You Pretty’) and A
Conners wins Texas Open for second time
Four years ago, Malory Conners was the first to run out on to the 18th green to congratulate her husband on his first career PGA Tour victory at the 2019 Valero Texas Open.
1903: Historic April Fool’s Day banter
April Fool’s Day or All Fools’ Day is celebrated each year on April 1. This is a time for harmless practical jokes or hoaxes. Once the joke or hoax has been accomplished, the prankster usually shouts ‘April Fools!’ to the target. Although the origins of April Fools are unknown, there are lots of the
This is Home marks third fundraiser, awareness campaign
The cold and snowy weather this weekend only heightened the harsh reality that people experiencing homelessness face during the ‘This is Home’ event this past Saturday and Sunday.
Auxiliary comes through for Listowel Memorial Hospital purchases
What do a fetal heart monitor, a trauma stretcher and a laproscopic grasper have in common? They are all pieces of medical equipment that the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary was able to purchase for LMH using the $20,100 raised through various fundraisers in 2022. The re-opening of the auxiliar
Cadets to host spaghetti dinner, April 1 at Listowel Legion
The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 769 Centennaires will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 1 from 5-8 p.m at the Royal Canadian Legion in Listowel (535 Elizabeth St. E.).
North Perth council talks capital projects
At its most recent budget meeting on March 22, North Perth council broke down by department the planned capital expenditures to be included in the 2023 budget.
Howick council receives report on Greenley Municipal Drain
At their council meeting earlier this month, members of council heard a delegation in regards to the Greenley Municipal Drain. On March 6, Reeve Doug Harding outlined the purpose of the Public Hearing was to consider the Drainage Report.
Listowel U9 Tier 2 Cyclones end season on losing note
The U9 Tier 2 Listowel Cyclones hosted the South Bruce Blades on March 26 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, falling 6-1 to the visitors.
Central Perth hosts highly successful All-Star Sunday
Competitive girls’ hockey continues to enjoy an upwards trajectory in the region, and the only evidence of that fact required for the casual fan was to pay a visit to the Perth East Recreation Complex on March 26.