QUEENS PARK - Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy recently introduced the provincial budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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Paddlers account for nearly half of boating-related deaths, says OPP
Fifty-six paddlers were among the 131 people died in boating incidents on OPP-patrolled waterways in the last five years, an OPP press release states.
Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years
LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…
Huron, Perth counties launch mental health crisis support pathways
SEAFORTH – According to Statistics Canada (2023), approximately 12 individuals die by suicide…
Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members
Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.
Medical students experience rural life during Discovery Week
Medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham & District Hospital during Discovery Week 2025.
In and around local bakeries through Perth County’s history
Bakeries have been a growing part of Canadian communities since the early 1900s. According to the…
Bursaries, scholarships support tomorrow’s farmers
Agriculture is arguably among the most important industries we have. Not only is it one of the…
Atwood United Church hosts multiple fundraising events
ATWOOD – The Atwood United Church has been busy with fundraising events this past month with the…
Report reveals majority of secondary students not hitting ministry attendance standard
SEAFORTH - In follow-up to a previous report presented to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on Jan. 28 regarding elementary school student attendance, trustees again reviewed data regarding secondary student attendance at the April 22 meeting.
Wightman Telecom donates to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation
LISTOWEL – Wightman Telecom recently made a donation to the Listowel Memorial Hospital…
Oasis 50/50 Raffle Launches to Support the Humane Society of KWSP
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) recently launched an Oasis 50/50 Raffle.
The Final Chapter: Chris Kurz reflects on the legacy of his various strongman events ahead of his finale
LISTOWEL - Picture this, a sea of people all dressed in white, twirling rally towels overhead, topped off with their hats on backwards. This might sound like the famous Winnipeg Jets “Whiteout” celebration, but this time, it is Chris Kurz’s ideal atmosphere for his ninth and final strongman event.
OPP share statistics of 382 fatal road collisions in 2024, outline causes ahead of road safety week
Ahead of national Canada Road Safety Week, running May 13-19, the OPP are reporting that the vast majority of the 382 road users who died on OPP-patrolled roads in 2024 had their lives cut short because of careless decisions and actions behind the wheel and in passenger seats, a press release states
Howick discusses North Perth school boundary review
At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled the minutes from the recent Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, focussing on its boundary review.
