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Lucky Leprechauns- Listowel BIA’s new interactive mural a hit for Paddyfest celebrations
The Listowel BIA continued to paint the town cheery for families and kids alike with this…
HPPH addresses new measles exposure, Board of Health provided update on the contagious virus
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) issued a news release dated March 12, sharing to the community of a new measles exposure.
Paddyfest closing weekend
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U11 Cyclones still undefeated in post-season
The U11 Tier 1 Listowel Cyclones team continued its undefeated post-season streak over the weekend with back-to-back wins over the Walkerton Capitals.
Xplore representative speaks to council on utility poles going up in the township
Hoping to continue on the path toward getting answers, council here had Xplore Inc. representative Tracy Chalifoux present information about the Accelerated High Speed Internet Program (also known as AHSIP) coming to Howick – resulting in utility poles going up in the township.
Huron-Perth now ‘area of concern’ for measles cases
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has identified six lab-confirmed cases of measles in Huron and Perth, with more cases pending lab results.
Howick U11 Green remain undefeated
The Howick U11 Green squad pushed its undefeated streak further with road wins against the Mitchell Meteors on March 8, by a score of 2-1, and the Drayton Defenders White team on March 9, 3-1.
Local businesses, municipality talk tariff tremors shaking up the nation
The potential impact of threatened US tariffs on Canadian goods will affect businesses on both sides of the border.
Mustangs to play double, triple-headers as playoff schedule released
HOWICK - Teams under the Upper Maitland Mustangs banner continued playoff efforts over the past week and look forward to a number of double and triple-header events for the squads.
OPP lays 151 charges across province in child exploitation investigation
OTTAWA - The OPP’s national, coordinated effort against online exploitation of children, titled Project Steel, has announced an assortment of charges and results in a police report on Mar. 5.
Local ambassadors represent Perth, Huron at Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies convention
TORONTO - The District 8 Ambassadors representing the sevens fairs in Perth and Huron Counties are pictured together at the recent Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies convention in Toronto.
Council authorizes telephone and internet-based voting for 2026 municipal election
HOWICK - At its Feb. 25 meeting, council here authorized the use of telephone and internet-based voting for the upcoming 2026 municipal election.
Unemployment rate climbs in region, data from February states
WALKERTON - In February, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased 0.2 percentage points to six per cent after sitting at one of the lowest in the province for months. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate remained unchanged this month at 7.2%, both unad
OFA urges local residents to support Ontario producers through ‘tumultuous’ times and political uncertainty
GUELPH - The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is encouraging consumers across the province to support local farmers facing difficult times due to political uncertainty.
