Listowel’s 150th birthday, with celebrations spanning Aug. 1-3, had the apt theme “Listowel flies back in time.” An ode to its history, the weekend included festivities highlighting the century and a half that created the community as it is today.
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U11 and U13 Elma minor ball teams travelled for tournaments this weekend, capturing titles
A successful run of games for multiple Elma minor ball teams this past weekend at tournament.
Rae presents King Charles III Coronation Medal to Vince Judge
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, had the honour of presenting the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal to Listowel resident Vince Judge on the afternoon of August 2, 2025.
Upcoming Perth County Plowing Match a unique local event Aug. 23
The Perth County Plowing Match is scheduled for Aug. 23, at 7040 Road 154, Atwood, on the farm of Sherry and Scott Dallner.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 14 Turnbacks
From August 2010.
Council give first approval for Trowbridge subdivision
LISTOWEL - Council’s first look at the plans for a 16-lot subdivision did not register concerns at the Aug. 11 meeting.
Stingers leading Huron County Fastball League, outpacing Sebringville
HURON/PERTH/BRUCE – The Belmore Stingers continue to lead the Huron County Fastball League…
Parade, kids activities, vendors bring Listowel park and streets to life
As part of the Listowel 150th celebration, there were plenty of activities for children at Listowel Memorial Park.
North Huron announces new director of finance
WINGHAM - The Township of North Huron announced the hiring of a new Director of Finance/Treasurer during the Aug. 11 regular council meeting.
Watching Canada Post situation like watching a slow train crash
I grew up in a union house – not a pro-union house (probably not an anti-union one either, to the best of my memory) – but a house where both incomes came from unionized jobs. It gave me a unique view of unions and the good (and bad) they do in the world.
Fire bans come about with consultation, communication of all chiefs
PERTH/HURON – Entering into a burn ban is not a step taken lightly, according to fire…
Listowel Panthers vollyball held tournament over the weekend
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Karli June, Listowel-born country artist continues to rise
Hot off of Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Karli talks love, motherhood and core memories of her hometown
Wild bird sighting at Listowel children’s event
The North Perth Public Library hosted the Wild Ontario Bird Show at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Aug. 6.
Hayloft Music Festival has ‘incredible turnout’ in its first year
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