It was a gothic gathering at the Victoria Inn and Spa in Listowel on Oct. 23 when a Halloween Tea was hosted to set the mood for the season.
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Bender’s Auto Sales holding food drive for November, December
Bender’s Auto Sales and Top Valu gas station has announced that it will be holding a two-month food drive in support of the Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank.
North Perth supports extension to 2025 of intercommunity PC Connect transit routes
Council voted in favour of supporting an extension to March 31, 2025, of the intercommunity portion of PC Connect which connects North Perth residents with Kitchener-Waterloo on Oct. 25.
North Perth to develop implementation plan for Greenhouse Gas reduction
Council voted in favour of adopting a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction plan and directed staff to begin preparing an implementation plan on Oct. 18.
LDSS students team with Maitland Conservation for tree-planting initiative
The hard work of two Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) classes through an initiative spearheaded by Maitland Conversation (MC) stands to benefit future generations following a significant planting blitz at the property surrounding the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex last week.
Minto provides COVID-19 relief funds to minor hockey group
The Town of Minto will provide a grant of $14,800 from a pool of COVID-19 relief funding to the Minto Minor Hockey Association.
Junior Cyclones earn split with Kings, Bandits
Following a third consecutive outing that generated minimal scoring chances on Friday night at home, the Listowel Junior Cyclones were able to rekindle their offense with a decisive road victory over the Brantford Bandits on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Van Allen Insurance equips Listowel Minor Hockey IP program with new junior nets
Local children just getting into hockey stand to benefit from a recent donation courtesy of Listowel’s Van Allen Insurance Inc.
Live music at the Listowel Legion
After a prolonged drought during the pandemic, live music is returning to local stages. Cousins Jay Riehl and Jevon Coxon share some of their music-making family tradition as they play some classic rock standards and country music classics for the crowd gathered at Parkview Gardens in Listowel on Oc
North Perth Chamber hosting second straight drive-thru Christmas parade in Listowel
The jolly old elf will make his return to Listowel next month, as the North Perth Chamber of Commerce is set to host its second consecutive drive-thru Christmas parade in Memorial Park.
Average sale price of North Perth homes tops $700K in September
The average sale price of homes in North Perth surpassed $700,000 last month.
Heartland vet receives prestigious American award
A local large animal veterinarian made history within the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) organization earlier this month, becoming the first woman and the youngest in her field to ever receive its most prestigious award.
What’s your favourite Halloween sweet treat?
Trick-or-treat! Halloween is fast approaching and Oct. 31 will be here before we know it. It’s a night for children to dress up in ghoulish or character-themed costumes, going door-to door in hopes of getting a tasty treat.
Rothwell reiterates North Perth housing density concerns for Lunor Subdivision
During North Perth’s council meeting on Oct. 18, Coun. Allan Rothwell revisited concerns over housing density regarding the extension of the draft plan approval for the Lunor Subdivision which has been slated for development on the east side of Tremaine Avenue in Listowel for over 15 years.
Listowel Kinsmen host food drive
Dave Dickey and Jeremy Reid collect donations for the local Salvation Army food bank during the Listowel Kinsmen’s food drive at the Kin Station on Oct. 23.