Huron County resident Tony McQuail plans to pursue the leadership of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) with hopes to merge it with the federal Green Party.
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Milverton resident sells calf to help youth in need
MILVERTON - After he happened to come into ownership of a calf name Ingrid, Wyatt Westman-Frijters made a generous decision to continue to fundraise after World Milk Day on June 1.
Upcoming haircutting fundraiser in support of Canadian Cancer Society and Caressant Care’s Resident Council features a unique twist
LISTOWEL – Brianna Williams has come up with a unique fundraising idea involving her long hair.…
Rothwell opposes provincial stance on development charges
LISTOWEL - Coun. Allan Rothwell shared his concerns with North Perth council regarding the “rapid fire changes” that have come from the province, specifically the financial implications from a reduction in development charges, at council’s July 7 meeting.
Funding sought for paramedic services mental health strategy
STRATFORD - With no questions, Perth County Council supported an application for funding by the Perth County Paramedic Services for a mental health strategy for public safety personnel.
Four contestants set to vie to be Listowel Fair Ambassador during opening night ceremonies
The Listowel Fair Ambassador Competition is set to take place following the 7 p.m. opening night…
Perth County Paramedics receive AED donation
PERTH COUNTY - Perth County Paramedic Services has received a donation of three Automated External Defibrillators (AED) from Kickstart My Heart earlier this year. The donated AED’s will become part of Perth County’s regional Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) program which places and monitors AED’s i
Legionnaires in action last week
LISTOWEL - The Senior Listowel Legionnaires had a busy week with three games.
Introducing the diabetic Barbie
Something that people are always advocating for is inclusion. And on July 8, Mattel Inc. announced that Barbie is debuting the first Barbie doll with type one diabetes (T1D).
Wingham infielder Moran drafted by MLB’s Royals in 13th round
Tyson Moran, a 19-year-old out of Wingham, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) 2025 draft on Monday.
OPP request assistance in decades old missing person investigation
Timed around the 37th anniversary of a heavily-reported Huron County missing person investigation, OPP have renewed a request for help locating Lois Hanna, who disappeared from Kincardine between July 3-4, 1988.
LDSS students create farm stands representing Perth County for roadside display of local produce and goods
In late April, art and woodworking students at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) began creating the design and structure of what would become five out of 10 total farm stands, housing local produce and goods in locations across Perth County.
‘Quiet in the Land’ an affecting story of how traditions protect and destroy us; award-winning play makes return to Blyth Festival
Returning home to the Harvest Stage after 44 years is Anne Chislett’s historical drama 'Quiet in the Land.'
Boards approve balanced budgets for next school year
The Board of Trustees of AMDSB received and approved the 2025/2026 budget at its June 24 meeting.
