After two years of modified scheduling featuring largely virtual and distanced events, the Atwood Lions Club and the community as a whole are ready to let loose for Canada Day 2022.
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North Perth raises Pride flag for first time
North Perth took a historic leap and added to the flags flying in front of its municipal building on June 3. To commemorate Pride Month, North Perth will fly – for the first time in its history – the Pride flag at the Listowel municipal office.
Matt Rae wins in Perth-Wellington to continue local Tory tradition
Progressive Conservative candidate Matthew Rae was elected MPP for this riding in the June 2 election that saw Premier Doug Ford’s PCs expand on the majority government they held after the 2018 election.
Howick questions Maitland Conservation memo of understanding
In 2019, the provincial government made major changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, which changed the services and programs conservation authorities are legislated to provide.
Listowel School of Dance returns to live competitions
The dancers and staff from the Listowel School of Dance (LSOD) are back with a bang, attending their first two live events in over two years this past April.
IN PHOTOS – 2022 Elementary Track and Field
There was plenty of track and field action at area elementary schools last week, with student-athletes keen to participate in their favourite events following an extended track hiatus due to the pandemic.
LDSS ladies lead charge at 2022 WOSSAA track championships
Following an impressive showing at the Huron-Perth Championships earlier in May, Listowel District Secondary (LDSS) school track and field athletes turned their attention to the WOSSAA regional finals in London, and they didn’t disappoint.
Listowel Junior Legionnaires split double-header with Kincardine
Listowel Junior Legionnaires pitcher Blair Johnson deals a strike during his club’s exhibition double-header against the Kincardine Junior Cardinals on Sunday, May 29 at John Bell South. Listowel was mercied 12-1 after five innings in the opener, but then returned the favour with a four-inning, 22-4
LDSS junior girls fall in Huron-Perth soccer finals
The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) junior girls Lightning appeared to be in cruise control during the Huron-Perth championship match against St. Michael Catholic Secondary School on May 26, but in soccer sometimes momentum can turn on a dime.
Listowel U11 #1 defeats Wilmot
Listowel U11 #1 pitcher Kloey Blagrave delivers during her team’s May 29 tilt with the Wilmot Thunder at John Bell North. Blagrave’s crew came out on top with a 10-9 victory.
LDSS students, teachers recognized with awards
The Excellence in Public Education awards were announced this spring, with Listowel District Secondary School students Samantha Gerretsen and Heni Nuraini both being awarded, as well as teachers Lisa Thomas and Christine Wick.
Plaque honouring local newsman Art Carr to be unveiled June 14
A plaque honouring respected local newsman Art Carr will be unveiled at a ceremony here on June 14.
Inaugural ‘Art Hunt’ set for June 11
Finders keepers! Local artists and art lovers take note – an upcoming event scheduled for Listowel and the surrounding area has many benefits for both sides of the coin. It also promises to be a lot of fun as well.
North Perth Chamber of Commerce’s Lifestyle Show makes celebrated return
One of the spring’s most anticipated events made a welcome return after three long years this past weekend.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The Stratford Shakespeare Festival, 1953
“With one bold stroke that has left our big cities gasping, Stratford, Ont., famous mainly for producing Howie Morenz, will this summer claim its birthright with a Shakespearean festival starring Alec Guinness on the banks of the Avon” proclaimed Maclean’s magazine on May 1, 1953.
