Atwood Cheese Company Limited was started as a co-operative venture by local farmers under the name Elma Cheese and Butter Company in 1879.
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Bat in Stratford tests positive for rabies
A bat in Stratford has tested positive for the rabies virus.
Bear-y good time at Teddy Bear Family Play Day
North Perth EarlyON Child and Family Centre held its annual Teddy Bear Family Play Day on June 15 at Listowel Memorial Park. The well-attended event featured a variety of fun and interactive play zones including a rock climbing wall, inflatables, train rides and teddy bears.
Conners qualifies for Olympics
Local golf fans can watch their hometown hero Corey Conners represent Canada later this summer at the Paris Olympics.
World War Two Lancaster bomber pictured over Listowel
The restored World War Two Lancaster bomber flew over Listowel on its way to Goderich on June 14. The plane which had been in Godrich as a military monument was puchased in 1977 by Canada’s Warplane Museum and restored it to flying condition. These photos from the North Perth Chamber of Commerce Fac
Allegations, innuendo, suspicion hang over Parliament Hill
The mere thought there has been foreign interference in Canada’s political process is shocking enough, but the notion there were MPs and/or senators who may have conspired with foreign governments like China and India leaves the average Canadian speechless.
Howick Council allowing four acres on Strong Farm to be severed
Lynda and Kent Strong of Howick were granted approval from council here to go forward with application C30-2024 and C31-2024 to build two residential lots for their adult children in “prime agricultural area” as the agenda states for its June 4 meeting.
June 20, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – MPP Randy Pettapiece was re-elected for his second term to a Liberal majority government.
Howick Council to review bylaw on livestock in settlement areas
Council here stayed the order for Robert (Bob) Gibson and his daughter Connie Gibson to keep their 25 quails on their property in Fordwich, although it is currently a bylaw violation.
Listowel Tim Hortons donates $21,450 from Smile Cookie campaign proceeds to area school nutrition programs
Nine Tim Hortons across Huron and Perth counties raised funds for the Ontario Student Nutrition Program through participating in the annual Smile Cookie Campaign.
Milverton Fights Back returns for 21st year; raises over $18,500
Milverton Fights Back celebrated its 21st year June 8, once again fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society through an annual community-led event.
Policy to facilitate additional names on firefighter monument approved
A recent death has brought to light the need for a policy to facilitate the addition of names to the North Perth Firefighter Monument, connected to the 2011 tragedy that claimed the lives of two volunteer firefighters.
Supporters brave storm for Listowel’s ‘Let’s Stuff the Truck’ event
Listowel’s Let’s Stuff The Truck event hosted by Knox Presbyterian Church and St. Paul’s Lutheran Anglican Church on June 5 saw supporters brave the storm to donate food for the food bank during a patterned shortage during the summer months.
Remembering humble beginnings
I fear that a couple of councils are teetering on a slippery slope, with the recent disapproval of a townhome development.
Wendy’s opens Listowel location
LISTOWEL – Fast food aficionados have a new option with the opening of a Wendy’s location here on June 6.
