LISTOWEL - North Perth Council has unanimously supported the donation of a municipally-owned parcel of land at 580 Main Street West, Listowel, to Community Living North Perth for the development of a 15-unit supported housing facility. According to a release issued by the municipality after the Sep
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Finding a cure
A few weeks ago, I was scrolling on Instagram and found a post that caught my attention. The post stated that, in China, researchers have developed a stem-cell based treatment that “cured” a type one and type two diabetic a year after treatment.
British journalists tour parts of Perth County in 1907
One late summer day in 1907 about a dozen British newspaper reporters spent the morning site seeing around Stratford and nearby parts of Perth County in the company of many prominent local citizens. Brief as it was, their visit was deemed important enough to produce formal souvenir booklets full of
Cyclist charged with drug trafficking
PERTH EAST - One person has been charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop here on Aug. 25.
VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Programs help students thrive
HURON/PERTH - As students across Ontario return to classrooms this fall, VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP), is highlighting the vital role school food programs play in supporting student success, well-being and equity.
Food, music and goal reveal part of United Way campaign kick off
LISTOWEL – United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is gearing up for its campaign kickoff celebration…
HPPH looking for dog involved in Listowel incident
LISTOWEL - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Listowel on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, between about 4:30 and 5 p.m.
Anti-scam efforts at work in Listowel, new business hopes to aid most vulnerable
Noticeable in Listowel the past several months are educational signs warning of the prevalence of scams. Midwestern Newspapers has reported on scams and police education in response, in Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce Counties in eight separate articles in the first six months of 2025.
Purden and Sholdice Hockey School for girls celebrates 11 years
LISTOWEL – Purden and Sholdice Hockey School has just wrapped up its11th season of providing a…
Listowel 11U Legionnaires win OBA Provincial Championships
LISTOWEL - The Listowel 11U Legionnaires capped off last weekend and season by winning the OBA 11U “C” Provincial Championship.
Perth County Beef Farmers set to hold annual barbecue
MILVERTON - The Perth County Beef Farmers are busy putting the finishing touches on their beef barbecue dinner taking place on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Milverton Agri Centre (MAC) located at 17 Pierson Street in Milverton.
Howick authorizes agreement with Simply Voting Inc. ahead of 2026 municipal election
At its Aug. 12 general council meeting, CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis brought a report seeking council authorization to engage Simply Voting Inc. for the provision of telephone- and internet-based voting services for next year’s election.
Howick approves adoption of Huron County Community Safety and Well Being Plan review
HOWICK - Council here was presented with a report on the community safety and wellbeing (CSWB) plan review for the township at its July 15 meeting.
United Way encourages residents to sign Speak Up for Community Housing petition
STRATFORD - United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is giving Perth-Huron residents a new opportunity to speak up for community housing. Locals can visit the United Way website to sign a petition encouraging the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario to invest in new community housing in the region.
Cyclones take win, loss ahead of long weekend
LISTOWEL - In the midst of their Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) pre-season, the Listowel Cyclones are continuing to improve on their skills, according to Head Coach Jesse Cole.
