LISTOWEL - Offering a casual environment for members of the public to mingle with local principals, superintendents, trustees, staff and the consultants behind drafting the boundary review, the Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Boundary Review Committee hosted an open house at Listowel D
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Listowel dentist awarded civilian honour for transforming dental care accessibility
LISTOWEL - Dr. Raj Khanuja, of Castlemore Dental in Listowel, was honoured with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship for his exceptional contributions to dental care accessibility, a press release states.
The ‘spring rush’ is on: gardening tips from 1925
As temperatures rise and the first signs of spring begin to show, many will start to prepare their gardens for the growing season. In 1925, the Listowel Horticultural Society supplied a few gardening tips to readers of the Listowel Banner and the Atwood Bee to help them “get ready for the season tha
LWHA reminds public hospitals are not testing sites, requires masking at hospital
LISTOWEL - Last week, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) issued a news release regarding an increase in measles activity.
HPPH notifies public of another Listowel measles exposure
HURON-PERTH - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of one new measles exposure.
North Perth to review its use of X with all corporate communications, rather than instigate specific review
LISTOWEL - A letter requesting North Perth consider deleting its X social media account in a show of Canadian solidarity was discussed by council on March 24.
Listowel U7 Grey Kings bring home some success from south of the boarder
BUFFALO - On March 28-30, the Listowel U7 Grey Kings played in the Outdoor River Classic Tournament in Buffalo, New York. The team faced some stiff competition throughout the weekend, but worked hard and found a way to tie and win a game. The Grey Kings were narrowly edged out of the Bronze quarter
U11 Predators come from behind to take WOAA Championship
MILVERTON - On March 21, the Central Perth Predators U11 Rep defeated the Goderich Sailors in a thrilling come from behind game 3 win, scoring 3 goals in the last 3:54 seconds of the game to force overtime and then scoring 18 seconds in overtime to win 4-3 for the WOAA Championship.
North Perth signs extension for PC Connect
LISTOWEL - Heading in the opposite direction from Perth County, North Perth signed a Community Transportation Service Agreement Extension with the City of Stratford and Town of St. Marys to allow for the continuation of public transportation services provided through Voyago until the end of the year
Council approves physician housing request, despite mayor’s concerns
LISTOWEL - After several lengthy conversations, spanning multiple council meetings, North Perth Council voted to approve a request from the Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) for $50,000 annually to support housing for resident doctors in training.
U11 Cyclones heading for OMHA tourney
After a season full of big wins, the Listowel U11 Cyclones are pursuing the highest accolade for a team in their position: Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) gold.
North Perth names new streets after veterans in new subdivision west of Listowel
LISTOWEL - The next step in the process of developing Listowel’s west end was just passed, as council approved the names of the planned streets within the new subdivision.
Annual men’s slow pitch tournament coming back to Fordwich in May
Council here declared the Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament at the Fordwich Ball Park to be of municipal significance during the March 18 meeting.
Listowel Cyclones: Named for early hockey star, local team has storied history
The Listowel Cyclones have carved out a name for themselves in junior hockey circles, a name that originates with one of the games’ earliest superstars.
Listowel curlers recently advanced to OFSAA, two have opportunity to compete in Europe
The LDSS Senior Curling team has done exceptionally well this season, with a few wins under their belts.
