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Perth County appoints new clerk
STRATFORD – The Aug. 6 Perth County council meeting began with the introduction and appointment of Charlotte Gravlev as the new Manager of Legislative Services and Clerk.
Perth County builds contingency plan into winter sand tender after two harsh winters
STRATFORD – In the case of Perth County’s winter road maintenance budget, the taxpayers should hope that the saying “the third time’s the charm,” duly applies here.
LWHA emergency departments deliver care to over 25,000 patients
LISTOWEL/WINGHAM – The Emergency Departments at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital provided care through more than 25,000 patient visits in 2025/26, while maintaining generally stable wait times throughout the year.
Perth County lowers flags, honours the passing of Lloyd Robertson
STRATFORD – Perth County council decided to lower its flags in honour of the passing of world-renowned journalist Lloyd Robertson at its Aug. 6 council meeting.
Local teen finishes fourth at OFSAA in visually-impaired 800-metre race
LISTOWEL – When Angel Lovation-Puga crossed the finish line at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Track and Field Championships this spring, he wasn’t just completing an 800-metre race.
Council eliminates parking on Queen Street during bridge construction
LISTOWEL – Local drivers will soon see no-parking signs on Queen Street East.
Public Health Ontario states over one quarter of homes deal with food insecurity, 19% in Huron-Perth
STRATFORD – “Food insecurity is often misunderstood. It’s not primarily about food access, knowledge, or personal choice … in simple terms, it is not having enough money to purchase food, and this issue is becoming increasingly urgent,” Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) registered dietitian and nutr
Senior Legionnaires go up against Kincardine Cubs
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Senior Legionnaires took on the Kincardine Cubs on Friday, Aug. 7.
Country, Rock meet for second Hayloft Music Festival in Listowel
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Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation raises $23,000 at golf tournament
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation held a golf tournament on Aug. 5 to assist in raising funds for the local hospital “FORE the health of our community.”
‘Off-Island Odyssey’ brings a new style of comedy to Blyth stage
The fifth and final premier of the Blyth Festival 2026 season, Off-Island Odyssey, brings a unique perspective to the Blyth Festival stage through a unique style of performance.
Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’
“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”
Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie
GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.
Huron United drop points in TMSL matches
An underwhelming performance saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.
