Stratford/Perth Shelterlink is seeking applications from interested individuals to join its board of directors for a three-year term.
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Listowel BIA coordinator moving on from role after five years
Last week marked the end of an era when it comes to the Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA).
North Perth council extends OPP contract for two more years
With its current policing contract set to expire at the end of 2022, the Municipality of North Perth extended its agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) through the end of 2024 at a recent meeting.
‘Serve From Home’ connects youth with community
A dedication to and love of the community in which they live was on full display last week at a number of sites around the area, as local church youth spent several days volunteering their time towards projects and causes that enhance the lives of others.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Campbell Photo Collection
In the 31st edition of our ongoing series ‘50 Treasures from Stratford-Perth Archives,’ this week we feature the photographs from the Campbell Collection.
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Construction commenced on Listowel’s Elizabeth Street, with a price tag of…
Listowel’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore closing doors next month
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in town will be closing its doors on Sept. 2.
Park fun
Letty Buchanan, just shy of three years old, enjoys a ride down the slide at Atwood Lions Park on Aug. 5.
Former Keeso sawmill site approved for rezoning
Council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment that would allow the new owner of the former J.H. Keeso and Sons Ltd. property to build an agricultural manufacturing facility.
North Perth Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards open nominations
It’s time once again for the community to come forward and honour the local businesses and organizations that make everyone North Perth Proud.
Palmerston man killed in Monday collision
One person died in a motor-vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth on Monday morning.
Summer blizzard
Miracle Treat Day was held at Dairy Queen restaurants across the country on Aug. 11. This included the Listowel location, which donated all proceeds from Blizzard sales that day to the Children’s Hospital – London Health Sciences Centre. Pictured are Listowel Dairy Queen employees Charisma Hutchinso
Local ambassadors prepare for prestigious CNE competition
It has been three long years since the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) has been able to conduct its province-wide Ambassador of the Fairs competition. It’s also meant three years of representation for most regional fair ambassadors, whose reigns were extended with the arrival of the pandemic in e
U15 Listowel doubles up on Exeter
U15 Listowel hosted the Exeter Extremes #2 in an Aug. 2 girls’ softball tilt at John Bell North, with the visitors coming away with a 12-6 victory.
Nichol scores ace at LGC
Pete Nichol dropped his third career hole-in-one on Wednesday, July 20, scoring his ace on No. 2 Heritage from the blue tees using an 8-iron. It was Nichol’s first hole-in-one recorded at the Listowel Golf Club.

