United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Social Research and Planning Council has announced it is partnering with the University of Guelph on a study focused on local 2SLGBTQ+ individuals’ experiences with discrimination and exclusion.
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Fall economic statement keeps costs down and invests in rural Ontario
Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy, introduced the 2024 provincial fall economic statement on Oct. 30.
We will remember
Canada Day is when we celebrate being Canadian – cake with strawberry jam, games and sparklers…
Huron Perth Public Health gives update on respiratory illnesses
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) gathered here on Oct. 25 for its first monthly meeting following a summer break.
Council endorses design of new Listowel pool, plan to renovate current pool
LISTOWEL - Although a motion unanimously passed by North Perth Council at its Nov. 4 meeting will ultimately push back the project timeline for the new Listowel pool, it was not made with the intention of deferring the project, but rather to allow time for a funding application to pay for 50 per cen
November is Radon Action Month
November is Radon Action Month, and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to test their homes for radon.
EQAO results show downward trajectory for Avon-Maitland area
HURON-PERTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees reviewed a report at its Oct. 22 meeting outlining the Sept. 26 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) scores across the province, including the school board here.
A disease that affects so many – diabetes
have been living with type one diabetes for nearly 19 years now. I was diagnosed ten days after my…
F.E. Madill wins 2-0 over LDSS in junior and senior boys’ volleyball
F.E. Madill Secondary School went up against Listowel District Secondary School in volleyball on Oct. 31 at its home court in Wingham.
Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 7, 2024 turnbacks
From Nov. 6, 1996: – Historic Hartley House turns 125; – Movie playing at Paramount in Hanover:…
Extra! Extra! A ghostly tale in Listowel
LISTOWEL – On a misty, unusually dark Tuesday morning, I made my way down the winding, windy back…
Defibrillator donated to Elma Memorial Hall
NORTH PERTH – A defibrillator was donated to the Elma Memorial Hall in Atwood on Oct. 23, in…
Atwood Halloween House raises money for Salvation Army
The 10th annual Atwood Halloween House fundraiser took place last Saturday night.
Atwood Witches Walk raises funds for Lions Club
The Atwood Witches Walk took place on the trail behind the Community Centre on Oct. 26.
AMDSB welcomes a familiar face in newly-appointed Trustee Julie Moore
After hearing from 12 candidates, the Avon Maitland School Board (AMDSB) voted to appoint Julie Moore as the new trustee representing Perth East.
