The 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair was held at the Howick Community Centre on Sept. 29 and 30.
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What makes a champion of the truth?
When you think of a champion, what comes to mind? Perhaps an athlete with a gold medal or a student winning an academic trophy? But what about another type of champion, the people who stand up for and defend our democracy – not with physical prowess, but with their words.
Energrow Inc.: Helping farmers reduce feed expenses, emissions while increasing bottom lines
A cow’s daily diet, according to the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, consists of 29 kilograms of feed per day. For the average dairy farm in Canada consisting of 96 milking cows, the costs of feed add up over time. Any way a dairy farmer – or any farmer, for that matter – can improve quality and lower cos
LDSS varsity girls’ field hockey team sits in third midway through season
Through the midway point of the 2023 varsity girls’ field hockey campaign, LDSS (4-2) finds itself sitting in third place in the Huron-Perth Athletics standings following a win and a loss in its only home games of the season on Sept. 20. The Lightning dropped a 4-2 decision to the first-place Goderi
Listowel Minor Ball hands out hardware
The Listowel Minor Baseball Association handed out its annual team hardware on Sept. 22 at Parkview Gardens, honouring the organization’s top performers from the 2023 season. Teammates of the Year included: Hardball – Dylan Metzger (9U Black), Paxton Sholdice (9U Blue), Austin Fowler (9U Grey), Cash
LDSS varsity boys’ ball team off to turbulent start
It has been somewhat of a turbulent start to the 2023 varsity boys’ baseball season for the LDSS Lightning (1-2), who dropped their first two contests against Central Huron and St. Mike’s before righting the ship with a 12-4 victory in the second half of a Sept. 20 doubleheader versus St. Anne’s at
Cycs settle for split at GOJHL Showcase
The Listowel Junior Cyclones left the annual GOJHL Showcase event in Elmira on Sept. 22-23 with a win and a loss following a pair of weekend tilts with two inter-conference opponents.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Sleep Culture expanding locally, out of province
The irony in Sleep Culture’s latest expansion in acquiring the assets of D & I Photo is that both businesses started at the same address at different times.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Divine Wellness Spa continues to thrive in downtown Listowel
For Divine Wellness Spa owner Deborah Bigam-McNaughton, there’s no place like home.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Listowel Hypnosis offers alternative approach to behavioural improvements
Whether it’s wanting to lose weight, quit smoking or simply just reduce stress levels, Tamara Szwedo and Listowel Hypnosis is there to offer an alternative approach to helping with subconscious behavioural changes.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Pandora’s Pantry owner speaks to her long career
What started as a job to return her to the workforce after having children turned into a substantial career as an entrepreneur for Sue Mullin, owner of Pandora’s Pantry located in both Listowel and Wingham.
MAP59 committee hosting fundraising dance, Oct. 14 at Parkview Gardens
With the Memorial Arena Park 59 (MAP59) committee continuing to build up donations towards its fundraising goal of $1.4 million, an upcoming event is expected to significantly help bolster its capital campaign through an evening of singing, dancing, community fellowship, and remembrance.
Stratford Normal School presents ‘The Comedy of Errors,’ 1922
The Stratford Normal School, a training college for teachers, formally opened its new building overlooking the Avon River in January 1909. Students from around Perth County and beyond had been attending classes since the previous fall.
Perth County to explore insurance options
Perth County council has asked staff to prepare a request for proposal (RFP) for general insurance options after receiving an estimate on the 2024 insurance premiums from the county’s insurance provider.
Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron hosts multicultural festival in Listowel
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) held its annual multicultural festival in Listowel Memorial Park on Sunday, Sept. 24, featuring a number of diverse musical acts at the amphitheatre, while treating guests to an impressive spread of free food samplings from cultures around the worl