Former Listowel Cyclone and Wingham Ironman Mitchel Deelstra has reached the professional ranks in the East Coast Hockey League with the Reading Royals, an affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers and AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
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With or without CanCon, start watching, listening, reading Canadian
“First of all, there is no Canadian culture. I’ve never read any Canadian literature. And when have you ever heard anyone say, ‘Honey, let’s stay in and order Canadian food?’” – Stu Smiley (as played by Kevin Pollack) in Canadian Bacon.
Fordwich-born Dr. Don Livermore named 2025 Master Distiller/Blender; speaks about Canadian whisky on the world stage, local inspiration
From the fields of Fordwich, to the halls of Listowel District S.S, now onto the world stage, Dr. Don Livermore, whisky expert and creative genius when it comes to wood barrels and flavourings, is educating the masses on the alchemy of a historically-coveted brown elixir.
Residents safe after fire claims house in Elma ward
After a harrowing fire claimed a home outside of Listowel on the weekend, the North Perth Fire Department is reminding everyone that smoke alarms save lives.
‘The Queen’s Quartet, A Bridgerton Inspired Concert’ stops at Wingham on April 27 with special vocal guests Kamden Gillespie, Maya Valdez
WINGHAM - On April 1, 2025 Lady Whistledown published her latest Society Paper, which stated, “Dearest Gentle Reader, the Ton is abuzz with gossip that one once removed will return again, to share their tantalizing gift of music for the betterment of all. I, for one, would like to confirm the rumors
North Perth Maple Weekend events a success
PERTH COUNTY - Royalmar Farms hosted its annual Maple Weekend event on April 5 to benefit the Palmerston MRI Fund.
OCC’s Tisch optimistic about Canada weathering trade war
The Huron Chamber of Commerce welcomed Daniel Tisch, president and chief executive officer of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, to Blyth to discuss the impact of tariffs on local businesses.
Hiccups: A great annoyance that can turn deadly
Hiccups are normally just a small annoyance many people have had to suffer through temporarily over the course of their lives. But, what happens when these little diaphragm spasms turn deadly?
Police investigated multiple vehicle accidents in the area over the past week
NORTH PERTH - On April 4 around 3 p.m., a pickup truck entered onto Wallace Ave N at Binning St W., striking a northbound motor vehicle and a parked vehicle, Perth County OPP confirms. Pictured above, the driver of the pickup was charged with Disobey Stop Sign - Fail to Stop. No injuries were report
The history of Neptune, impact on the future
In confusing times, it is only human to look for a way to make sense of it all. Given the current political affairs of the present day, I bet many are looking for a distraction.
David Mackey opens Liberal campaign election office in Listowel
LISTOWEL - “This gathering is another step for us to build a stronger community in Perth-Wellington and a stronger community in Perth-Wellington is how we make Canada strong,” Liberal Party of Canada, Perth-Wellington candidate David Mackey said at the opening of his campaign office in Listowel on A
4-H Ontario announces new 2025 4-H ambassadors
GUELPH - 4-H Ontario is proud to announce the selection of four ambassadors who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province in 2025.
Listowel Agricultural Society’s 2025 Taste of the World event a success
LISTOWEL - A large crowd was on hand at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on April 6, looking for a taste of the international cuisine served as part of the Taste of the World event, organized by the Listowel Agricultural Society.
U15 Cyclones wrap up season at OMHA championship tournament
The Listowel Cyclones U15 Tier 2 team faced Shallow Lake in a best of three series. With the series tied at one the Cyclones battled hard and clinched the WOAA championship title on March 19.
HPPH warns of new measles exposures
CLINTON - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of several new measles exposures in the area.
