Things are heating up in the OEHL ‘A’ championship series, as the Georgian Bay Applekings and Milverton Four Wheel Drives are all square in the best-of-seven tilt for the McLean Trophy following weekend action.
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St. Patrick’s Day a century ago
St. Patrick’s Day is marked on March 17 each year and is an opportunity for celebrating all things Irish. As seen in the accompanying postcard from Stratford-Perth Archives, the symbol of the day is the shamrock. This plant’s name comes from the Irish word ‘seamrog,’ which translates to mean ‘little
Avon Maitland hosts local Skills Ontario competition
In a celebration of craftsmanship and technical skills, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) hosted the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) Skills Ontario competition on March 6, which welcomed seven students from four secondary schools.
Cyclones blank Bombers twice to jump out to 2-0 series lead
The Listowel Cyclones wasted no time in getting off to a productive start in their 2024 GOJHL post-season run, jumping out to a 2-0 series lead over the Caledon Bombers in the Midwestern Conference quarter-finals.
The gas-powered car era is coming to a close
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault stirred up a hornet’s nest recently when he said Ottawa will stop investing in new large-scale road infrastructure projects.
Beware the Ides of March
On the early morning of March 15 in 44 BC, Julius Caesar was on top of the world. Quite literally.…
Drives, Applekings knotted up 2-2 in McLean Trophy series
Things are heating up in the OEHL ‘A’ championship series, as the Georgian Bay Applekings and Milverton Four Wheel Drives are all square in the best-of-seven tilt for the McLean Trophy following weekend action.
North Perth rolling out branding to boost workforce attraction
A myriad of various branding materials, dedicated to workforce attraction, will be available to local employers by the end of the month on the municipality’s website.
Gossiping about Jesus
“Jesus asked his disciples, ‘Who do the crowds say that I am?’ And they answered, ‘John the Baptist.’ But others say, Elijah, and others, one of the prophets.” Matthew 16:13
Listowel Legion contribute to food bank
Listowel Legion Branch 259 recently contributed $1,000 to the local Salvation Army Food Bank. Pictured is Food Bank Coordinator Carolyn Saunders receiving the cheque from Listowel Legion Public Relations Officer Peggy Wiens.
North Perth council gives approval to create residential lot in Atwood
North Perth council gave its approval to a consent application to sever lands in the village of Atwood to create a new residential lot. The approval, however, came with conditions.
Pieces of the Past: Advocate presents ‘real opportunity’ in 1938
The April 7, 1938 issue of the Mitchell Advocate newspaper boasted that the “greatest newspaper project in the history of Mitchell… presents a real opportunity to candidates.”
Listowel U6 Black team play the annual Minto Jamboree
The Listowel U6 Black team played three games this past weekend in Palmerston at the annual Minto Jamboree.
Why economic rights matter as much as democratic rights
A month ago, some of the richest and most powerful people on the planet gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum.
Four locals charged following North Perth drug trafficking investigation
NORTH PERTH – On Feb. 29, the Perth County OPP, members of the Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) along with the West Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit made a number of arrests following an investigation into drug trafficking in North Perth.
