Students at Listowel District Secondary School rose to the challenge last week, collecting nearly $3,000 worth of food and cash donations for the Salvation Army Food Bank. The food drive, which took place Dec. 6-10, was headed up by Ms. Shield’s math class and Ms. Shepski’s foods class as part of an
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Listowel’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore seeking more volunteers
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is seeking volunteers. Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario owns and operates nine ReStore locations, including the one on Rocher Road in Listowel.
Perth County Dairy Producers donate milk to local schools
The Perth County Dairy Producers were out in full force on Thursday, Dec. 9 delivering bottles of chocolate milk to schools across the county. Committee member Travis Riddell, along with son Winston (back row, right), dropped off 360 bottles of A2 milk to St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel. A2 m
Listowel parades of Christmases past were surely spectacles to see
Christmas 1946 was a magical time for many families, as many Second World War veterans had returned home. That year, the Santa Claus parade in Listowel was a huge event with great emphasis placed on the visiting Sea Cadet band.
Ranch 100.1FM Food & Toy Corral brings in $40K
For two years running, The Ranch 100.1FM has been crushing hunger. And just when Perth County’s Hottest Country may have suspected it couldn’t do much better based on its inaugural Food & Toy Corral in 2020, the recent 2021 edition exceeded expectations.
COVID cases in Huron-Perth continue upward trend
It’s not the news anyone wants to hear especially around the upcoming holiday season, but the reality is the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be very much prevalent in Huron-Perth.
As community grows, long-term care in North Perth remains significant concern
Concerns regarding the long-term care (LTC) situation in North Perth have been hot button topics for local stakeholders and influencers in recent discussions.
Province expanding booster shot eligibility, tightening proof of vaccination requirements
The provincial government has announced measures to expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots and tighten proof of vaccination requirements in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers and the spread of the Omicron variant.
IN PHOTOS – Monkton’s Reverse Santa Claus Parade
Monkton hosted its Reverse Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4.
Junior Cyclones games cancelled last weekend
Following potential contact between members of the Listowel Junior Cyclones organization and a positive case of COVID-19, last weekend’s games were subsequently cancelled.
Howick Optimists make donation to Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank
The Howick Optimist Club recently donated $500 to the Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank, with volunteer Carolyn pictured receiving the contribution.
Enhanced traffic enforcement anticipated in Palmerston area
Enhanced police enforcement can be anticipated for speeders on Queen Street South in Palmerston, according to Wellington OPP Inspector Paul Richardson.
Perth County council voices its disappointment with Via Rail scheduling changes
Warden James Aitcheson sparked some unexpected discussion on Dec. 2 when he asked Meredith Forget, manager of Economic Development and Tourism, for her thoughts on whether the county should add its voice to concerns over recent changes to Via Rail’s schedule of the eastbound train through Stratford.
Housing focus of discussion on Perth County business retention, expansion study
MDB Insight presented the results of a Triage Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) study of local businesses to council on Dec. 2. The study was conducted to give a better understanding of opportunities and barriers to businesses in the current environment given the impact of COVID-19.
Local council encourages Perth to discuss Mayne Corners safety concerns with Huron
Council unanimously agreed on Dec. 6 to forward a report to Perth County council to encourage further discussion about safety at the intersection of Perth Road 178 and Line 88, commonly known as Mayne Corners.
