Shoes have long been an essential article of clothing. The first census in what is now Canada was conducted in 1666. It shows 20 shoemakers serving a population of 3,512 European settlers.
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Trustee out of touch on topic of BASP
It’s a tough gig being an elected official – there’s no doubt about that. When you take the oath of office, or whatever the equivalent is for your position, people expect a lot of you, and I’m no exception to having those expectations. I expect the people who are elected to represent me or to make..
Whitecaps face challenges in A and B division games
Midwestern Newspapers recaps minor hockey scores for the area.
Listowel Agricultural Hall hosts Women of Distinction Awards
LISTOWEL - North Perth Women of Distinction Awards were presented at the Blue Jeans & Bling event held on Nov. 8 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.
Perth OPP conduct commercial vehicle inspections; speeding an issue in Gowanstown
At their Nov. 12 meeting, Perth County OPP board members heard October’s crime statistics and an update on officer actions at the local level.
Deck the Halls in downtown Listowel
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Local Christmas parades and holiday festivities
As holiday season approaches, merriment and cheer begin to fill the air. Business merchants,…
Public assistance leads to arrest in Milverton
PERTH EAST - Police have arrested one individual on a warrant following a report of a suspicious person in Milverton on Nov. 13, a police report confirms.
Monkton resident celebrates $900,000 win
TORONTO - Cash Goodyer of Monkton is celebrating after winning $900,000 with The Bigger Spin Instant game (Game #3155).
Humane society launches holiday campaign
STRATFORD - As the holiday season approaches, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) has launched its annual Hope for the Holidays campaign.
Body found in Ellice swamp
Two months ago, Stratford-Perth Archives took a look at the folklore and mysteries in Ellice Swamp…
Local Christmas parades and holiday festivities
As holiday season approaches, merriment and cheer begin to fill the air. Business merchants, community groups and volunteers start preparations for local annual Christmas parades and holiday festivities.
Listowel Turnbacks: Nov. 20, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Community of Character movement in North Perth celebrated its 10th…
HPPH discusses the impact of alcohol availability on police, emergency and health services
STRATFORD - At its Nov. 14 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health discussed a letter which stated that alcohol-related harms in northwestern Ontario is higher than provincial averages.
Archives, courthouse, paramedic department budgets shared with county council
STRATFORD - Perth County Council had its first look at three department budgets at its Nov. 6 meeting. The budgets were presented for information and approval to share with the Municipal Shared Services Committee at its Nov. 20 meeting. The budgets will need to be approved by both the committee and
