Teams from two local schools have advanced to the Junk Drawer Races provincial competition.
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United Way event shines light on Faces of Homelessness in Huron-Perth
The Faces of Homelessness virtual lunch event held by the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) on Jan. 27 helped shine a light on the issues which perpetuate homelessness locally and across Canada.
Fifty Archives treasures: Ubelacker Glass Plate Photo Negative Collection
After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from not only Perth County, but around the world.
Stop arm cameras being investigated for Perth County school buses
Council showed unanimous support at its Jan. 27 meeting of having staff investigate the implementation of an administrative monetary penalty system, including an automated school bus stop arm camera system, to help stop drivers that ‘blow-by’ school buses while they are stopped to pick up or drop of
Community Living North Perth offers ‘Ultimate Valentine’s Date Night’ this month
With lovers and sweethearts set to celebrate Valentine’s Day in likely more of low-key format for the second straight year, Community Living North Perth (CLNP) is offering a romantic alternative that will also make a difference in the lives of its local clients.
Clothing Loft, Diana Sweets hope to reopen this week
If all goes to plan, patrons of The Clothing Loft and Diana Sweets Restaurant will be able to return in-person to the downtown Listowel businesses this week.
Monday shinny in Atwood
The Atwood Lions Club outdoor rink has been a busy spot this winter, offering both family skating times and slots for some good old Canadian shinny, which locals Ayden Marsh, Owen Smith, Kiyran Coulter and James Armstrong (front) took full advantage of on Monday afternoon, Jan. 31. (Below) Smith eye
Boundary Review Committee talks scenarios to ease enrolment crunch at local schools
The North Perth Boundary Review Committee met on Jan. 19 to discuss possible solutions to the enrolment pressures in the North Perth area and give feedback on some possible scenarios which offer options to help alleviate enrolment pressures in the area.
Fire at Harwill Farms destroys driving shed, tractors
The mutual response of three area departments prevented a fire from getting out of hand at Harwill Farms on Jan. 26.
Police recover three vehicles stolen from Listowel car dealership
The Perth County OPP is still investigating after a break and enter led to the theft of five vehicles from a car dealership in Listowel.
‘Series of alarming events’ ends with canine unit catching suspect
Huron County OPP has charged a North Perth resident with 22 criminal charges following what police are calling a “series of alarming events” earlier this week.
Listowel Throwdown to test entrants’ physical abilities, benefit local gyms
At the end of the day, the upcoming virtual Listowel Throwdown really stands to benefit all parties involved.
Junior Cyclones bulk up at GOJHL trade deadline
When the Listowel Junior Cyclones return to regular season play following the latest provincial government-implemented pandemic lockdown, the club will be a deeper one prior to the hiatus.
North Perth council requests staff report for new community garden
At the North Perth council meeting on Jan. 24, Coun. Allan Rothwell asked for discussion and a report to come back to council of a request from Madison Wiebe for a new community garden in Listowel.
Three taken to hospital following bus, commercial vehicle collision
Two students were on board a school bus when it collided with a commercial motor vehicle in a serious incident on Jan. 20 in Perth East, leading to an emergency airlift.
