United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce the organization has achieved 50 per cent of its 2022-23 campaign mark, with a total of $1,184,389 raised so far toward the overall goal of $2,289,671.
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Avian flu identified in poultry in Perth County
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been identified in live poultry delivered by an independent third party to a commercial processing plant in Perth County, according to Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH).
New MRI machine coming to Wingham and District Hospital
A MRI machine is expected to be up and running in Wingham in the next couple of years following the announcement of provincial funding of $1 million to procure the medical imaging machine.
Police investigating thefts from work truck, job site in North Perth
Police are investigating two separate thefts of construction tools in North Perth that took place recently.
Wires cut in transport trucks, items stolen from locked vehicle in North Perth
Perth County OPP are reminding residents to report any suspicious activity following a pair of incidents on Dec. 9 in North Perth.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Milverton Santa Claus Parade
The Santa Claus Parade of Lights took over the downtown core of Milverton on Friday, Dec. 9.
Back 9’s summer Wednesday league makes donation to food bank
Members of the Back 9’s summer Wednesday league made a $550 contribution to the Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank in November. Pictured, from left: George Arlein, Dale Fleischauer, Dennis Biehn, Keith Baker, Miles Dadson, Ron Walter, Rob Dosman, Wilf Genzle, Ralph Dwarika and Aub James present a che
Westfield hosts North Region Intermediate Volleyball Tournament
Avon Maitland’s North Region Intermediate Volleyball Tournament was hosted by North Perth Westfield Elementary School on Dec. 7, with five area schools taking part. The F.E. Madill Grade 8 team won the girls’ division, while Howick won the boys’ bracket.
Promar Karate competes at Virtual World Karate Championships
Promar Karate from Listowel did extremely well at the Virtual World Karate Championships this year. With COVID-19 knocking out live tournaments, much of the martial arts world turned to virtual karate over the past couple years. The Virtual World Karate Championships had competitors from Canada, U.
Listowel Cyclones send four local league teams to Regional Silver Stick in Collingwood
Four Listowel Local League teams competed in the Regional Silver Stick championships in Collingwood last weekend.
Cycs drop weekend home tests to Midwestern rivals
The Listowel Junior Cyclones were unable to use home ice to their advantage last weekend, salvaging only a single point in losses to their two biggest rivals.
Listowel Legion donates $10,000 to local groups
The Listowel Legion distributed $10,000 to three local organizations on Thursday, Dec. 8. The donation was made using proceeds from the latest round of the Catch the Ace draw. The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation received $5,000, and Listowel Minor Hockey and Listowel Minor Baseball each receiv
Unemployment rate increases, remains lowest in Ontario
The local unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points in November, however it still remains the lowest in Ontario.
Huron Perth Public Health releases cost of eating report
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) released its 2022 study titled “The Real Cost of Eating in Huron and Perth,” on Dec. 7.
Ag. Society contributes $10K to Listowel emergency department
Recently, the Listowel Agricultural Society made a donation to Listowel Memorial Hospital. The donation comes as a result of the successful 2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair, held July 14-17.
