Made in China. It’s the label you see on most products sold in stores throughout the country. The odd time, you’ll see a product manufactured in some other country. But you almost never see a product that’s made here in Canada any longer.
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Lecce announces changes to Ontario secondary school graduation requirements
TORONTO – Several changes to Ontario high schools will come into effect this fall.
Midwestern Newspapers’ June 6, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – Industrial wind turbines and preservation of agiruclutral land were the main talking points at an all-candidates meeting held in Listowel last week, were around 100 people attended the event as seven candidates for Perth-Wellington spoke to the issues facing the community.
Hospital gala raises funds for clinic addition
Local health care supporters came dressed for a Kentucky Derby Party, as Run for the Roses was the theme of the 2024 Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation Gala at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, June 1.
Conners top Canadian at two pro golf events
Former Listowel resident Corey Conners was the top Canadian in the field at the recent the PGA Championships, which rant May 13 to 19 at at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
Listowel Memorial Hospital working to restore units after fire
On the morning of May 28, a small fire broke out within a construction zone on the second floor of the Listowel Memorial Hospital.
Auto dealer pitches in for physician recruitment
Stop 23 is working with the local hospital and health care team to support physician recruitment efforts. On May 30, the Listowel automobile dealership made a donation of $20,000 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation toward efforts to attract physicians to the area.
Pieces of the Past: Community motor excusions
Road trips and family drives are great ways to enjoy a summer day. Beginning in 1923, the Listowel Chamber of Commerce invited “motor hikers” to travel together in annual “community motor excursions” to advertise their town and others on the route. That first year, the caravan travelled to Kincardin
Two people arrested; $100,000 worth of property recovered
PERTH EAST – Two Perth East resident, aged 47 and 42, were arrested May 29 at an address on Line…
North Perth Character Run attracts more registered runners
LISTOWEL – The 13th annual North Perth Character Run took place on May 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Stacked, Community Living North Perth team up
Passing the cheque from a May 27 fundraiser is Stacked Pancakes co-owners Romy Sharma and Hitang Singla alongside Community Living North Perth representatives. The fundraiser raised $440.13.
Funding provided for Catholic school expansion
LISTOWEL – The Ontario government will provide $5.8 million towards a new addition to St.…
Rising food bank use is unsustainable
The word coming from Food Banks Canada is “unsustainable,” according to recent news about the report card on the number of Canadians using food banks.
Huron Perth District Women’s Institute holds 20th district annual meeting
HURON PERTH – Women’s Institute members from Huron Perth District held their 20th District Annual meeting on May 29 at the Gravelridge W.I. Hall.
Council approves purchase of a new tractor, arena rubber flooring, Atwood playground
NORTH PERTH – Council approved the purchase of one new tractor with a cab, to be located at the…
