Members of local branches of the Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute gathered at the Ag Hall Nov. 7 for their ‘Ladies Day Out’. On the agenda this afternoon was food waste.
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Remembering six members of a Listowel family who served
On July 16th 1945, an article titled “Family May Hold Listowel Service Record” appeared in the…
Royal Lepage Don Hamilton holds annual chili lunch fundraiser
Royal Lepage Don Hamilton held their annual chili lunch fundraiser on Nov. 8.
Council agree to plumbing work to solve odour issue at Listowel OPP Detachment
Something stinks in the North Perth OPP Detachment, but it’s not of the criminal nature.
Local company “Crushing” forward in ag excellence earns provincial award
Energrow Inc., led by entrepreneur Jasmin Hofer, has earned an honorable mention in the Ontario government’s Excellence in Agriculture Awards within the Women’s category.
Huron County to see changes with Provincial Planning Statement
The province released the final, new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) back on Aug. 20, and it took effect on Oct. 20. This is to replace the PPS which came into effect May 1, 2020.
Catholic school board appoints new director of education
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board recently announced that Karen Tigani has been appointed as its director of education, effective February 24, 2025.
Fordwich holds Remembrance Day Ceremony
A service of Remembrance was held at the Cenotaph in Fordwich on Nov. 10.
Trump transgressions ignored
I’d like to write a column explaining how Americans made such a counter intuitive choice for…
Listowel Christmas Market held at Between The Lines
The Listowel Christmas Market brought holiday cheer to a dark and stormy Nov. 10 – with crowds of people mingling and shopping at Between The Lines.
Survey of local immigration population shines light on lack of Perth County services, federal funding
A survey of the region indicates that immigrants make up 11 per cent of North Perth’s population, yet Perth County does not have a local immigration network and was recently denied funding to create such a service.
Listowel Turnbacks, Nov. 14, 2024
TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – One North Perth councillor, Warren Howard, had his doubts about the results…
Listowel Remembrance Day Service brings North Perth residents together
Local residents gathered at the Cenotaph in Listowel for a Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11.
Listowel Agricultural Society Huron County Food Bank receive FCC AgriSpirit funds
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 82 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects, one of which is going to the Listowel Agricultural Society, and another towards the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre Inc.
Time to turn our attention to Canadian elections
The American presidential election is over, and a lot of Canadians are still reeling in shock.…
