The Huron Perth District Women’s Institute hosted a Ladies Day Out on Nov. 9 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall, with 80 ladies in attendance.
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Atwood Santa Claus Parade slated for Friday, Nov. 24
The annual Atwood Santa Claus Parade will make its anticipated running a little earlier this year, with the event scheduled to roll down the town’s Main Street on Friday, Nov. 24.
Upcoming Listowel Christmas parade features new route
With the holiday season just around the corner, the North Perth Chamber of Commerce once again has a full day of festivities planned to get everyone in that early Christmas spirit.
An early hint for Christmas
With Thanksgiving, Halloween and Remembrance Day behind us, the holiday season will soon be upon us. And isn’t it always difficult to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list?
October home sales in North Perth stronger than previous month
Home sales in North Perth were stronger in October than they were in September – not by much – and are down compared to the previous year, according to data released recently by the Huron Perth Association of REALTORS.
Listowel Cadets stand vigil
The 769 Listowel Air Cadets stood vigil at the cenotaph with drill purpose rifles on Nov. 10 from 8 p.m. until midnight, and again on Nov. 11 from 6-10 a.m. Captain Tiffany Freer, commanding officer of the 769 Squadron, said the vigil not only pays homage to the fallen, but also imparts a profound l
New public health tool provides short-term projections of illness
A new report from Public Health Ontario shows that severe respiratory illness and hospitalization in children is expected to increase over the next couple of weeks.
‘The funding just doesn’t support the need’
Community Living North Perth (CLNP) is looking at cutting support hours to the more than 50 residents with developmental disabilities they serve in the community.
North Perth council to reconsider decision on school bus arm cameras
Council previously passed a motion to defer a pilot project that would see cameras installed on 10 local school buses in an effort to correctly identify vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Listowel Remembrance Day service
The North Perth community turned out by the hundreds to pay respect to veterans of the past and present at the Listowel Cenotaph on Remembrance Day this past Saturday. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, people across the country paused to reflect on all that has been and continues t
Howick resident out $70K in cryptocurrency fraud
A Howick resident is out $70,000 as a result of a cyptocurrency scam, according to Huron County OPP.
Regional unemployment rate drops to 3.6 per cent
While the provincial unemployment rate increased last month, the local rate dropped to below four per cent.
IN PHOTOS: Milverton’s Remembrance Day Service, 2023
Branch 565 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Milverton hosted its annual Remembrance Day service on Sunday, Nov. 5 between the Perth East Recreation Complex and the Temperance Street cenotaph.
Senior Lightning fall in H-P basketball semis
The LDSS senior girls’ basketball season has officially come to a close, following the club’s 58-8 loss to the powerhouse St. Michael Catholic Secondary Warriors in the Huron-Perth Athletics playoff semifinals on Nov. 6.
Cyclones stretch winning streak to six with second straight weekend sweep
After an up-and-down start to the 2023-24 GOJHL campaign, the Listowel Cyclones have very much righted the proverbial ship as of late.