In 2017, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) teacher Jim Flynn began the school’s outdoor education program.
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Seedy Saturday event kick starts North Perth Seed Library
The Seedy Saturday event in Listowel kicked off the library’s creation of a seed library. Library staff explained that seeds are given out, but can also be donated to support an ongoing seed library program. This event is in connection with Seeds of Diversity, an organization dedicated to protecting
April 11, 2024 Turnbacks
2014 – Area sugar bushes marked Maple Weekend, with many inviting the public out to see the syrup-making process firsthand, as well as treating visitors to a pancake breakfast.
Are Canadian children worth the cost of school nutrition programs?
When the federal government tables the budget later this month, one of the items that may end up in the mix is funding for a new national school food program.
Conners in the field for seventh Masters
The 88th edition of the Masters Tournament is set to roll at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11-14, and for the seventh time in his career Corey Conners will be in the field in search of the coveted green jacket.
Solar eclipse puts on a show in the sky
Although the region of Huron-Perth did not fall along the path of totality, the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse still put on a show in the sky with 95 per cent totality visible. The next total solar eclipse is expected to be visible from this area on October 26, 2144.
Cyclones jump out ahead 2-0 in Cherrey Cup Final
It was standing room only for the first two games of the 2024 Cherrey Cup Final, with the Listowel Cyclones jumping out to a 2-0 series lead over the rival Stratford Warriors last weekend.
Tender approved for Highway 86 resurfacing east of Listowel
Although a specific date was not given, Perth County’s Asset Management and Engineering Specialist, Bill Wilson told council the project should begin early this year for two weeks, or less.
Listowel tipi to serve as place of ceremony, healing
A tipi is in the process of being erected just outside of the Listowel community and will become a gathering place for Indigenous peoples, for ceremony, healing and learning.
Wallace U9 Sabres squad wins DQ Challenge Cup
Over the Easter weekend starting on Good Friday, the Wallace Sabres U9LL team travelled to South Huron to compete in the DQ Challenge Cup. The tournament consisted of 12 teams from across midwestern Ontario.
Elma couple inducted onto Ag Wall of Fame
The Stratford-Perth Museum is honouring and inducting an Atwood Dairy farming couple onto the 2024 Agriculture Wall of Fame.
Council votes to allow Binning Street parking during Cyclones playoffs
Council amended the agenda at the April 8 meeting to include an item from Lyndon Kowch, director of operations, regarding allowing parking on Binning Street during the Junior Cyclones playoff season.
Regional February unemployment rate decreases to 4.1%
In March, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 4.1 per cent. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.5 percentage points to 6.6 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Catholic school board launches international education program
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) announced in March the launch of an International Student Program, which will welcome students for the 2024-25 academic year.
April 4th turnbacks
2014 – The Ontario Provincial Police sought three suspects in connection with an armed Listowel home invasion on Barber Avenue, after they entered the residence and assaulted two occupants, stealing a quantity of cash and electronics at gunpoint.
