LISTOWEL - North Perth Council supported an application for funding to create a public transit route linking Listowel, Mitchell and Stratford at its July 21 meeting.
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Perth County dairy farmers enjoy being fishermen for a day
PERTH COUNTY - Nine Perth County area fishermen took to Lake Ontario for some angling last week including four from the Listowel area, three from north of St. Marys, one veterinarian from the Sebringville area and one farmer from the Shakespeare area.
Listowel 150th parade features local business, groups
To help celebrate the Listowel 150th celebration, organizers hosted a parade on Saturday, Aug. 2. Attendees included local dignitaries like municipal, provincial and federal politicians, regional fair ambassadors and, of course, local business and groups showing off their community spirit with float
Low-cost rabies vaccination clinics returns for limited time
HURON/PERTH - Blyth Veterinary Services and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) are once again partnering to offer three low-cost rabies vaccination clinics.
The rhythm of the storm speaks to the spiritual journey
As the sun-drenched days of summer are occasionally disturbed by sudden bursts of wind, thunder, and rain, nature performs one of its most stirring symphonies—the summer storm.
Stratford forms city’s first girls softball league
Women’s softball has deep roots in Perth County, with its beginnings dating back over a century.
‘Something for everyone’ at the 169th Teeswater Fair Aug. 15 to 17
TEESWATER - From mechanical bull rides and snowmobile drag races to quilting displays and frog-jumping contests, the Teeswater Fall Fair is returning Aug. 15 to 17 with the theme “Plenty to see from A-Z.”
Wingham BU18 United team sits in third approaching end of season
The Wingham BU18 United Team is sitting in third place with only a handful of regular competition and playoff games before the end of their scheduled games for the 2025 season.
Welcome home – Listowel’s heritage houses
Over my next few articles, I will be showcasing some of the beautiful heritage homes in town and sharing what history I find on the people who lived in them.
Listowel 150th one for the history books
It was a party 150 years in the making and, by all accounts, Listowel’s weekend homecoming celebration was a huge success.
Fun and games at the Listowel 150th
From the Listowel District Secondary School reunion to activities at memorial park, there was plenty of fun to be had as part of the Listowel 150th celebration over the weekend.
Collaboration across agriculture has never mattered more
For farm leaders, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s (CFA) annual summer meeting is always a highlight on the calendar. It’s a chance to gather with other sector leaders from across the country, take stock of the current landscape, and work on charting a united path forward.
An act does not have to be criminal to be wrong
The outcome of the trial of five hockey players accused of sexual assault, has been greeted with shock from some, relief from others, and disgust by more than a few. All five were found not guilty; the judge determined the testimony of the woman who claimed they victimized her seven years ago, “not
Inaugural Hayloft Music Festival has ‘incredible turnout’
LISTOWEL - The first-ever Hayloft Music Festival was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Aug. 2.
Royal Homes new owner looks to tackle housing crisis with investment
The new president of Royal Homes says that the company has the production, the skills, the technology and, soon, the workforce to be a major part of addressing the province’s housing crisis.
