Don’t come for me – I have a healthy respect for football. If a game is happening, it’s on in our house. There’s a reason sports have been a part of cultures throughout human history: they have the power to bring people together, and that’s important in times of division.
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Regional secondary schools rank on lower half of Ontario list
The Fraser Institute released its annual rankings of Ontario secondary schools on May 23, allowing parents to compare the academic performance of schools across the province in a report titled Report Card on Ontario’s Secondary Schools.
Two vehicle collision over long weekend; one person airlifted
NORTH PERTH - One person was airlifted by ORNGE air ambulance on the afternoon of May 17 following a two vehicle collision in the area of Line 87 and Road 165.
Watson Home Hardware store in Goderich destroyed by fire
Fire destroyed the Watsons Home Hardware store here on Saturday night.
Howick plans ‘hybrid’ approach to bylaw enforcement
HOWICK – Council here will be taking a hybrid approach to its bylaw enforcement to make it more proactive.
Trusscore – an environmental solution for agriculture, residential projects
PALMERSTON – Nestled in the 55 acre Palmerston Industrial Park on Minto Road is one of two…
Martin Duif places fourth with Team Canada in paracycling at Union Cycliste Internationale World Championships
LISTOWEL – Former Listowel Resident, Martin Duif, recently returned from Ostend, Belgium after participating with Team Canada at the UCI World Championships for paracycling.
Listowel NPFD hosts breakfast on May 26
HERE TO SERVE – The Listowel branch of the North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) held its annual…
Midwestern Newspapers recognized in 2023 OCNA awards
Midwestern Newspapers made a strong showing in the 2023 Ontario Community Newspapers Better Newspapers Competition, finishing first in numerous categories and placing in the top three in others. The company was recognized in a total of 17 categories.
Eastdale, Westfield participate in first-ever chess tournament
The first ever chess tournament between Eastdale P.S. and North Perth Westfield P.S. took place on May 16 in the lower hall of Trinity United Church.
HPPH reports on new federal dental plan
At its May 10 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Dr. Miriam Klassen, the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) presented an extensive report to the board in regard to updates on certain healthcare trends, work HPPH is doing, as well as federally-funded programs such as the new dental plan.
Master fiddler Scott Woods to perform local show to benefit Monkton Lions
Upbeat” and “Uplifting” that’s how promoters describe The Scott Woods Show coming to the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex ion June 1 to raise funds for the Monkton Lions Club.
Is better liquor access really worth $600 million?
Raise your hand if you’re having a harder time finding a stiff drink than a family doctor or an open emergency room in your community? How about an affordable home?
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s May 2024
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s was held in Perth and Huron Counties on May 25.
Legionnaires tie Mitchell in slugfest
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires slugged their way to a 11-11 tie with Mitchell at the John Bell South Ballpark in Listowel May 24.
