Despite a slight increase in the region’s unemployment rate last month, the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region now has the lowest unemployment rate in the province.
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Strawberry full moon
The June 14 strawberry full moon appeared on the same night as its perigee – a term meaning the moon was at its closest point to the earth in its orbit, or roughly 357,400 km away.
Plaque honouring longtime Palmerston Observer publisher unveiled
For 43 years, Art Carr reported on the news and events of Palmerston, essentially documenting the town’s history during that time in the pages of the Palmerston Observer.
Monkton 165th Homecoming shaping up to be party of the summer
It’s been two years in the making, and now one of Monkton’s biggest parties in the town’s history is right around the corner.
Amanda McKertcher wins Monkton Homecoming 165 logo design contest
To celebrate Monkton’s 165th Homecoming, a contest was announced on social media, looking for a local citizen to design a logo for the event.
IN PHOTOS: Listowel Minor Ball Day 2022
After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Listowel Minor Ball Day was back with a full slate of games, a barbecue and silent auction on Saturday, June 11.
LDSS runner makes mark during rookie track season
It’s almost hard to believe that Sydney Brooks only began running competitively this year. And if her success during the 2022 spring track season is any indication, she will be bringing home a lot more hardware for Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) before her high school career is through.
From microphone to management: Scott Bridge named incoming Mitchell Hawks GM for 2022-23
The connections and knowledge Scott Bridge has obtained through his last decade working on the local hockey radio broadcast circuit will no doubt be invaluable in his new position with the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s (PJHL) Mitchell Hawks.
St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts track and field day
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel held its track and field day on June 8, with plenty of emerging athletic prowess on display across a number of events.
LDSS girls Lightning finalists at Huron-Perth tourney
The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) girls’ slo-pitch team went the distance in the Huron-Perth championship slo-pitch tournament on June 8 in Goderich, but came up just short in their bid for the title.
Drayton Entertainment artistic director Alex Mustakas awarded Meritorious Service Medal
Alex Mustakas, founding and current artistic director of Drayton Entertainment, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division).
North Perth sees renewed surge in May real estate listings
After months of few real estate listings in North Perth, May brought a surge of new listings to the market.
LDSS hosting science fair, June 16
On Thursday, June 16, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) is hosting a Grade 10 science fair to showcase students’ abilities. The event is set to take place from 11:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
LDSS co-op program continues to impact students, employers and the local business community
Listowel is a tight-knit, supportive community, shown through the backing for the Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) co-operative education course.
North Perth Council Briefs: New municipal position added, Horton Drain to be investigated
At North Perth’s June 13 council meeting, council voted to approve a new position for the municipality and investigate the Horton Municipal drain.
