When a child is struggling to understand the difficult emotional situation surrounding the death or illness of a loved one, sometimes all it takes for some clarity is a book to provide perspective.
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Huron Perth Public Health announces bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster available
Following the authorization by Health Canada of the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster on Sept. 1, the Ontario government announced the booster will be available to adults 18 and over, beginning with the most vulnerable population on Sept. 12.
Local officials offer condolences in wake of death of Queen Elizabeth II
Local officials are offering their condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
Police searching for stolen horse trailer
Huron County OPP are investigating the recent theft of a horse trailer stolen from a stable on Belmore Line.
Cyclones split preseason tests with Sugar Kings
The Listowel Junior Cyclones completed their 2022-23 GOJHL preseason tune up with a 3-1 road victory over the Elmira Sugar Kings on Sept. 4.
Crabby Joe’s ‘You Eat, We Give’ campaign enters fourth year
Crabby Joe’s Listowel had a steady flow of delicious eats moving out the door on Aug. 31, as part of its You Eat We Give campaign, the fourth edition of the fundraiser that sees 50 per cent of the day’s proceeds allocated towards the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation. Through the campaign’s firs
Holly Jolly BBQ held on Sept. 4 in Listowel
The Sunday morning rainfall tapered off just in time for the second edition of the Holly Jolly BBQ to take place in Listowel Memorial Park on Sept. 4.
Perth Cultivating Opportunity Grant application period open until Nov. 30
Perth County is excited to launch a refreshed Cultivating Opportunity Grant Program. The application period is now open for the Community Stream and eligible applicants will be considered for grant funding up to a maximum of $2,500.
Popular Listowel ReStore ceases operations Sept. 2
The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially hard on charitable organizations and outlets over the last two and a half years, and Listowel’s Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario ReStore proved no exception.
Mental health alliance supports new Canadian crisis hotline
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is pleased about the announcement that there will be a new hotline number available for Canadians in distress and that it is being implemented imminently.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The Stratford Strike of 1933
As we celebrate Labour Day this year, we are looking back at an event and the ramifications that took place 89 years ago: The Stratford Strike of 1933.
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Over the Labour Day weekend, two swimming incidents occurred, leaving one…
Five to 11 year olds now eligible for COVID-19 booster
On Aug. 31, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, announced that children aged five to 11 are now eligible for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Truck crashes into downtown Atwood building
Residents planning on sleeping in the holiday Monday received an early wake-up call of a different sort in Atwood the morning of Sept. 5.
Listowel captures 11U OBA crown
The championship game against your biggest rival. Extra innings. Home diamond and big crowd. Doesn’t get much better than that with a provincial baseball title on the line.
