March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD). Celebrated since 1911 in some European countries, this year’s theme is “Accelerate Action”, focusing on the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality.
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Who is afraid of Mark Carney?
I’ve got a bad habit of doing this, but I’m going to add a provision to this editorial before we even get into it and break the rules right away and tell you my political leanings. I’m pretty much dead in the centre most days. So I can usually find common grounds, politically, with most people most
One of these things is not like the other
Ontario has a new government. Although it may look a lot like the old one, there are profound differences.
What was the point?
So what did that accomplish?
IN PHOTOS: 2025 Skate Wallace skating carnival
LISTOWEL - Skate Wallace held its annual skating carnival at the Steve Kerr Memorial Arena in Listowel on March 1, with this year’s theme, Skating through the Eras.
Howick adopts 2025 budget
HOWICK - Council here passed its 2025 municipal budget bylaw at its Feb. 25 meeting.
Annual outing to KW Titans basketball game is a win for all
KITCHENER – Members of the Listowel Celtics Basketball teams took a trip to the Kitchener…
Cyclones hold inaugural Paddyfest kickoff game
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones went green on Feb. 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, celebrating Paddyfest early with their inaugural Paddyfest kick-off game against the St. Thomas Stars – sponsored by the Listowel Kinsmen.
Yuk Yuk’s dinner and a show returns to Listowel Ag Hall as part of Paddyfest kick off weekend
LISTOWEL – Get ready for a night full of non-stop laughter after enjoying a buffet dinner at the…
Self admiring cardinal
Most snowy winter mornings you can find this busy female cardinal landing on her cushiony throne of…
The Lounge Cafe – not just a cafe, not just a lounge, a vibe
Newly opened hot spot serves up the experience of premium coffee and espresso, topped with live entertainment and events - day and night
Measles case reported in Huron-Perth region
PERTH COUNTY - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reporting a case of measles in a local resident. This is the first laboratory confirmation of measles infection in Huron and Perth Counties, states a Feb. 28 press release.
Rae re-elected in Perth-Wellington
The 2025 Ontario election race in the riding of Perth-Wellington has come to an end, with Matthew Rae of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario being elected.
Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 19 awards
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 19 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
Howick fire department gets two grants for fire protection
The Howick Township Fire Department received notice that they have been successful at securing grant funding from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office in the amount of $8,230.45.
