From Oct. 22, 1997
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Ninteenth-century German immigrants made their mark in Perth County
In the 1830s, a large wave of settlers arrived in Perth County from Europe. These settlers hailed…
Listowel Gardens celebrates completion of structural framework
LISTOWEL - Already completing milestones, Listowel Gardens held a topping-off celebration on Oct. 16, marking the completion of the apartment building’s structural framework.
15th annual Sick Kids Fundraiser Halloween House coming back to Listowel
LISTOWEL - A Listowel residence is hosting its 15th annual Sick Kids fundraiser Halloween House Oct. 25, 26, and 31, at 640 Maple Ave. N, 6-9:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Driver charged in fatal collision
NORTH PERTH – One person has been charged following a motor vehicle collision that occured Aug.…
Ontario delivering more frequent GO Train service between Kitchener, Toronto
ONTARIO - Local residents will soon have closer access to GO Train routes to Union Station in Toronto.
Changes coming to North Perth commercial, industrial recycling
LISTOWEL - Local businesses will soon see a change in their recycling pickup schedule, as well as a new red lid on their blue boxes.
Costume ‘Pawty” fundraiser held for North Perth Dog Park
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Dog Park Committee held a costume “pawty” and walk on Oct. 18 at Listowel Kinsmen Park.
Intermediate girls soccer tournament held at Elma Township Public School
ATWOOD - Elma Township Public School hosted an Intermediate Girls Soccer Tournament on Oct. 15.
Perth County takes first look at 2026 stewardship program, Ehgoetz questions approval process
STRATFORD - In two reports from Resiliency and Stewardship Coordinator Hannah Cann, the outline for the 2026 stewardship program as well as the 2025 intake results were presented to Perth County Council on Oct. 16. However, Coun. Rhonda Ehgoetz (Perth East) wanted to discuss the continuation of the
Surge squads clinch higher rounds in Oxford, Kitchener tournaments
Oct. 13, 2025 U16A – Bruce Grey Bulls (4) at Southeast Surge (3) Oct. 14, 2025 U11B – Southeast…
Surge squads clinch higher rounds in Oxford, Kitchener tournaments
Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey results from the past week.
CUPW rotating strikes begin in Listowel, Wingham
LISTOWEL/WINGHAM - On Oct. 22, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) was seen striking in front of the post offices in Listowel and Wingham.
Surge fields 12 teams between new A, B-level hockey leagues
The Southeast Surge minor hockey association has had a good start to its year according to association Chair Geoff Gunson, despite some early growing pains.
Province commits to assisting with OPP costs; AMO says efforts fall short
In a letter to OPP-policed municipalities dated Sept. 26, 2025, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General’s office listed new commitments in wake of this spring’s review of the OPP cost recovery model for municipalities.
