In what several participating artists called a necessary and unprecedented idea, the Blyth Festival Art Gallery opened The Rural Queer Agenda show over the weekend, highlighting art from 2SLGBTQIA+ artists from rural communities.
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Elma Minor Ball marks annual Minor Ball Days June 20 – 21
There were two days packed full of games and fun for players and fans.
Perth County Celebrates opening of new courthouse entrance, admin offices
Following a council meeting yesterday, Perth County held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the new courthouse entrance and administrative offices.
Readers encouraged to celebrate abundance this summer
Sometimes I suffer from a truly first world problem – the problem of too much. I have too much to do. I have too much stuff. There is too much going on around me. By times, I feel overwhelmed and even a little cranky about it all.
HPPH urges residents to take precautions during hot, humid conditions
A multi-day heat event is expected this weekend, starting Sunday, June 22, 2025. Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to be prepared and to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.
LDSS and Eastdale students collaborate on interactive play for outdoor mud kitchen
This spring, Listowel District Secondary School’s art club collaborated with Listowel Eastdale Public School’s Kindergarten class to design and paint rocks to be used in the Kindergarteners’ outdoor mud kitchen.
Council denies request but calls Atwood tiny home ‘great project’
Home Suite Home Affordable Housing wrote to North Perth Council on June 9 to request the waiver of municipal tipping fees as the company was preparing an Atwood location for the construction of a charitable pocket home.
Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion a complex, comedic must-see
Blyth Festival’s season opener is a must-see, especially for those uncomfortable with difficult conversations surrounding the oppression of minorities. This could be your soft-launch practice for the next time you have to calmly (or not calmly) correct your uncle over Thanksgiving dinner.
Listowel area Grades 7-8 will relocate to LDSS starting fall, 2026
Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) approved a motion to relocate Grades 7 and 8 students from the North Perth Westfield Elementary School and Listowel Eastdale Elementary School attendance areas to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS), beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
MOH: Measles spread slowing
Wrapping up for the summer, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) held its last meeting until the fall on June 13. During the meeting, an update on measles was provided in the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report.
Great Lakes Ride gears up for six-day race benefiting London Children’s Hospital
Local participant Tim Bakelaar shares preparations for the ride including safety, selfies and shared camaraderie
Walkerton Herald-Times June 26 Turnbacks
From June 28, 1989
Manie Musicale- French-language music competition artist LeFLOFRANCO performs final concert at Westfield
LISTOWEL – Leading up to an exciting live concert performance by French-Ontarian recording artist…
Howick Hawks host Listowel Legionnaires June 14 for minor ball day
Howick Minor Ball Day on June 14 at the Gorrie Ball Diamond saw the U18 Howick Hawks host the…
North Perth Family Pride Day was a colourful, inclusive and fun event for everyone June 14
North Perth Family Pride Day on June 14 featured a large crowd taking part in dunk tanks, arts and…
