Construction continues on Elma Street West in Listowel as the road’s closure has resulted in heavier-than-normal downtown core congestion. The construction is expected to be completed by the first week of October.
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Disturbance leads to intimate partner violence investigation
The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after police responded to a disturbance.
Two charged following Listowel disturbance
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people after a disturbance.
Delta Waterfowl Headwaters Chapter hosts fundraising dinner
The Delta Waterfowl Headwaters Chapter held its fundraising dinner at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Aug. 12, where guests were treated to a delicious homemade dinner and a plethora of hunting auction items to bid on. Pictured from left: Committee members Parry Blancke, Colin Barbour, Sawyer Mart
Notable Perth County earthquakes
According to National Geographic, “an earthquake is caused by the movement of parts of the Earth’s crust, its outermost layer. They happen millions of times a year, but most are so small people don’t even feel them.”
Perth County on budget after second quarter
At its Aug. 3 meeting, Perth County council received the county’s second quarter (Q2) operating and capital budget mid-year financials. The report provided an effective summary of the divisional and capital current expenditure to the end of June 2023 that has “significant variances identified agains
Miracle Day at Dairy Queen
Cody, Kylie and Charisma serve up a sweet cookie-dough blizzard during Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day on Aug. 10, where net proceeds from the ice cream confection sales go towards local children’s hospitals.
Life lessons through sport
Participants at the Between The Lines Sports Camp collected everyday items and sporting goods earlier this month, which will be donated to It Takes A Village. The collection was done during inclusion week at camp, which taught participants ages 5-13 about sports that allow those with different abili
Auditor general report says Ford-friendly developers influenced Greenbelt changes
Bonnie Lysyk’s final report as auditor general confirms what those critical of the Ontario government’s changes to the Greenbelt felt: that the changes were not necessary and done to appease developers.
What does Bill C-18 and Meta’s response mean for our readers?
In the next few weeks, readers may notice the newspaper has a reduced presence on social media.
PC Connect announces changes to routes, starting Sept. 5
PC Connect has announced that it will be offering increased frequency on the Rural Route (previously Route A), by adding four new trip options Monday through Friday, beginning Sept. 5.
Local unemployment rate drops to 4.3 per cent in July
The local unemployment rate continues to drop, according to data released last week by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board.
Listowel friends offering lawn-cutting service
At only the age of 12, Sam Al Nhitt and Jack Bordman already have that ambitious entrepreneurial spirit.
Mitchell beats Listowel 13U WOBA1 squad by one run
With minor baseball playoffs right around the corner, the Listowel 13U WOBA1 squad was in action against rival Mitchell on Aug. 3 at Jackson Park. Mitchell prevailed 8-7 in a closely-contested affair. Pictured: Knox Harrison deals from the mound
Legionnaires dominated in final regular season outing
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires will no doubt be hoping that all their kinks have been worked out ahead of the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) championships, after dropping their final three regular season contests.
