North Perth hosted its annual Teddy Bear Playday at Listowel Memorial Park on Saturday, June 17. The free family event featured several activity zones for kids of all ages, and was very well attended.
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No injuries in June 16 car crash in Listowel
On June 16 at approximately 11 a.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred at the corner of Main Street East and Davidson Avenue North in Listowel. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, there were no injuries reported.
Rocher Road industrial park given approval by Perth County
The new proposed industrial subdivision on Rocher Road in Listowel was given the green light by Perth County council at its June 15 meeting.
Perth County disbands Affordable, Attainable Housing Committee
At its June 1 meeting, Perth County council received a report from Chief Administrative Officer Lori Wolfe, with an update on the Committee on Affordable and Attainable Housing (CAAH).
Two arrested, charged in Listowel drug bust
Police have charged two North Perth residents with a plethora of drug-related charges following the execution of a search warrant in Listowel earlier this week.
‘They say the best therapy in the world is wind therapy’
A stereotype can be a tough thing to shake, especially for someone who rides a Harley Davidson and wears a patch on their back.
HPPH discusses contraception in Huron-Perth
At its June 9 meeting, the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report to the Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) board of health covered a variety of topics. Dr. Miriam Klassen, MOH for Huron-Perth, presented her report to the board and outlined contraception measures being taken in Huron-Perth.
Pride flag removed, damaged in Perth East
Perth County OPP are asking the public for information after a Pride flag was removed from a flag pole and damaged in Perth East.
Province’s new mobile clinic aims to make mental health, addictions help easier for rural residents to access
The new mobile mental health and addictions clinic in Huron-Bruce and Perth-Wellington will help to connect people to high-quality, low-barrier mental health and addictions services in underserved regions of the province, as stated in a press release from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson’s office.
Love, Nichol honoured for volunteer service at Elma TPS
Rhonda Love and Bev Nichol were recently recognized for their many years of volunteer service at Elma Township Public School. Both ladies have been dedicated volunteers in the Reading Assistance Program and various other volunteer capacities for over 15 and 20 years, respectively. They received the
Regional unemployment rate drops slightly in month of May
The regional unemployment rate dropped slightly in May.
IN PHOTOS: Listowel Minor Ball Day 2023
Lots of fun was had at Listowel Minor Ball Day on June 10 throughout the Memorial Park area in Listowel.
IN PHOTOS: Elma Minor Ball Weekend 2023
Elma Minor Ball Weekend was a home run. The weekend saw its teams play some serious ball June 9-10 at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex’s ball diamonds.
LDSS athletes compete at OFSAA championships
Following success at the WOSSAA regional track and field championships in late May, two Listowel District Secondary School student-athletes earned spots at the provincial finals.
Legionnaires sweep double-header with upstart London squad
There have been plenty of highs and lows to the start of the 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League season for the Listowel Legionnaires, but the former continues to outweigh the latter for the club of late following a successful home double-header on June 10.
