Listowel’s Dianne Fitzgerald found an interesting piece of history while she and her husband were renovating their home decades ago. Fitzgerald found a copy of the June 2, 1953 Hamilton Spectator that once belonged to her grandmother, Annie Hoadley – who had lived in the house previously – outlining
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Fifty Archives Treasures: Recounting the Queen’s 1959 visit to Stratford
Many have paused recently to watch live television broadcasts of rituals and other observances of respect marking the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Ten Years Ago 2012 – Fallen North Perth firefighters Ray Walter and Ken Rea were honoured at the…
IN PHOTOS: Listowel Legion honours Queen Elizabeth II
Branch 259 of the Royal Canadian Legion paid a solemn tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II on Monday morning, Sept. 19, at the Listowel Cenotaph. Padre Ralph Dwarika officiated the service, which featured a wreath laying and colour party salute to the beloved monarch who passed away on Sept. 8.
Huron Perth Public Health approves MOH compensation, report
On Sept. 9, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met via Zoom to approve Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Dr. Miriam Klassen’s compensation, as well as to receive the MOH’s report.
United Way sets 2022 fundraising goal of nearly $2.3 million
Coming off a record-breaking 2021 fundraising campaign, the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has set its sights even higher in 2022.
Plea for better kennel bylaws brought to North Perth council
The organization Ontario Puppy Mills – Stop This Now conducted a delegation at North Perth’s council meeting on Sept. 19.
Listowel Terry Fox Run returns after two-year hiatus
All were welcome at the 42nd annual Listowel Terry Fox Run on Sept. 18, and for being the first year back for an in-person event since 2019, it certainly did not disappoint.
Huron Perth Public Health releases 2021 annual report
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) released its first comprehensive annual report since Huron and Perth health units merged to become HPPH in January 2020.
Howick fire chief resigns
In a letter included in the Sept. 6 council meeting agenda, Shawn Edwards resigned from his position as Howick’s Fire Chief.
Owner of pony attacked by dogs pleads for action from Howick council
A delegation to Howick council on Sept. 6 begged council for action after a pony was recently attacked by three dogs near Gorrie.
2022 Listowel Terry Fox Run set for Sept. 18
The national theme for the 2022 Terry Fox Run truly does sum up the man to a tee: ‘I am not a quitter.’ Terry Fox never quit, and neither will we.
166th Listowel Agricultural Fair Results – Homecraft Division
Quilting Wall hanging Clara Bauman Donna Mitchell Beth Annett Quilt/panel Clara Bauman Peggy Nagle…
Coombs headlines new Cyclones leadership group
The Junior Cyclones’ coaching staff has selected its 2022-23 leadership group, and heading up that core group of players will be Listowel’s Carter Coombs.
Junior Cyclones split first two tilts of regular season
The 2022-23 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) regular season is officially underway, with the Listowel Cyclones going 1-1-0 on their campaign-opening road trip last weekend.
