I had originally penned a different take on this issue last week when Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau was called to the principal’s off... I mean Prime Minister’s office to have his knuckles rapped for not putting out a french-language video of sympathy for the death of two Air Canada pilots, one of
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Listowel IPV session teaches how to identify abusers, help victims to prevent death
Urgent and direct were tones echoing in the small gym at Listowel Eastdale Public School the evening of March 11.
Perth County OPP dedicates staff member to monitoring released offenders
OMAP is a crime suppression strategy designed to deter repeat offenders, holding them accountable to release conditions, Vincent told the board that day.
Arrest after home invasion, theft, cross-county getaway attempt
Huron County OPP has arrested one individual following several incidents that spanned Lambton, Huron, and Perth counties on March 18, 2026.
Youth homelessness a growing issue in Perth and Huron Counties
Although there appears to be slight differences to how Huron and Perth Counties are responding to youth experiencing homelessness locally, both are falling short in adequately supporting those in navigating the exit system and preventing those from falling back in, according to recent research.
Kinsmen Euchre tournament
The annual Paddyfest euchre tournament, hosted by the Kinsmen Club of Listowel, boasted a large…
Former local teacher publishes first novel ‘The Outward Appearance’
GUELPH - Former teacher Debra Kalba, who retired after a 30-year career working in schools in the Avon Maitland and Upper Grand District School Boards, recently became a published author with the launch of her book, The Outward Appearance.
Bean bags flying at annual Paddyfest Youth Cornhole Tournament
LISTOWEL - On Monday, March 16, bean bags were flying at the annual Paddyfest Youth Cornhole Tournament hosted by the Kin Cares Youth Group.
Kin Cares Youth Groups hosts Paddyfest dodgeball
LISTOWEL - On Tuesday, March 17, the Kin Cares Youth Group hosted a fun night of Paddyfest dodgeball.
HPPH reviews mileage rates, discusses raising stipend due to cost of fuel increase
STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met at its West Gore site in Stratford on March 13 and reviewed mileage rates paid out.
Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters
When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.
Annual Paddyfest concert: a night of music gold
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Fifteen teams compete in Youth for Christ annual Paddyfest volleyball tournament
LISTOWEL - Fifteen teams competed in the Youth for Christ annual Paddyfest volleyball tournament.
Under-budget road work to help fund Perth County $2.2 million winter maintenance deficit
STRATFORD - Perth County public works staff shared the importance of under-budget road work, and the opportunity to use those dollars to partially fund the winter maintenance overage estimated at $2.2 million.
Two decades of disease, celebrated with cake
Friday, March 20, 2026 officially marked 20 years of me living with type one diabetes (T1D). And yes – I got a cake. A personalized one, actually.
