The solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 was witnessed by millions, with modern technology allowing people from all over the world to view it through live streams, social media, and enhanced images from space-based telescopes.
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Huron County asking provincial municipalities for support in addressing funding to public health
Bernie MacLellan informed HPPH that Huron County Council recently passed a motion to be sent out to all municipalities in Ontario, and MPP Lisa Thompson for support with the shortfall of provincial funding for public health.
TURNBACKS: 1975 fire completely destroyed one of the area’s oldest churches
2015 - Listowel Councillor Matt Richardson submits a proposal prohibiting left hand turns at several busy downtown intersections during peek hours.
Perth County approves official plan amendment to expand Atwood boundary
PERTH COUNTY - A development, which will expand the settlement boundary of the village of Atwood, received its first approval from Perth County.
First babies of the new year born in Listowel, Walkerton hospitals
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO - Walkerton’s first baby of 2025 is a baby daughter, born to parents Brittany and George Dickert, the morning of Jan. 3.
Council adopts 2025 Joint Annual Accessibility Plan
Council here adopted a 2025 Joint Annual Accessibility Plan and 2024-2029 Joint Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update as required by the Accessibility for Ontario’s with Disability’s Act (AODA), 2005.
‘Alzheimer’s is what I have, but not who I am. I’m just Ruthie.’ A personal story during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Hello, My Name is Ruthie. It’s an honor to be asked to share my journey with you. Please keep an…
Howick amends consolidated fees and charges bylaw, promotes taking Freon to Walkerton or Huron County hazardous waste
At its last meeting of 2024, on Dec. 17, council was brought an updated report on waste collection and disposal fees and charges.
Listowel Agricultural Society hosts farm toy show, raises $4,500 for Make-A-Wish
LISTOWEL - The annual Listowel Farm Toy Show was hosted at the Listowel Agricultural Society’s hall on Jan. 4.
Local businesses band together to surprise 100 individuals with $500 gift ahead of Christmas
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO - What started out as an inquiry into how to donate the meat from a half a beef cattle, grew with community support to be valued at an accumulated $50,000.
A recipe to start fresh in the new year
Stratford-Perth Archives staff are avid home cooks and fond of including vintage recipes in our…
Gowanstown theft suspects at large; property crime investigation yields stolen snowmobile, trailers
Perth County OPP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying three people involved in a theft from a motor vehicle.
God can work with the broken bits
Paul writes in his letter to the churches in Rome: We are confident that God is able to orchestrate…
First baby of 2025 welcomed at Listowel Memorial Hospital
NORTH PERTH - The first baby of the new year was welcomed at the Listowel Memorial Hospital on Jan. 6.
Let us look at 2025 with optimism
The dawn of a new year always brings a mix of dread and optimism.
