In January, 1923, a blacksmith from Listowel paid a hefty price for dabbling in moonshine sales during prohibition in Ontario, with the story being published on the front page of the Listowel Banner newspaper.
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Cyclones win two of three recent games
The Listowel Cyclones found themselves in third place in the Greater Ontario Hockey League Western Conference, after racking up two wins and a loss in their past three games.
Local health care officials look at big picture with efforts to recruit doctors
One in five (2.5 million) Ontarians do not have a doctor. Currently, the Listowel Hospital has 12 family doctors, but needs 17 to fully serve the community.
Central Perth Predators hold weekend of minor hockey fun days
The Central Perth Predators held a weekend of minor hockey fun days at Elma-Logan Arena in Monkton.
Perth Art and Music Conservatory opens in Newton
Some inspiring news for artists and musicians of all ages: The Perth Art and Music Conservatory in…
County has auto theft problem – and it’s partially our fault
On Dec. 18, local residents gathered at Listowel’s Parkview Gardens for another installment of Perth County OPP’s recurring information sessions. The topic of the day is one well familiar to residents throughout the county, and also beyond any local borders – auto theft.
HPPH receives report from MOH, focus in on COVID and flu vaccines
Dr. Miriam Klassen reported in her Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report that there is increasing moderate COVID-19 activity in the latest provincial summary for the surveillance week of Dec. 8 to 14.
Atwood Lions Skate Rink open for 2025 skating season
NORTH PERTH - The Atwood Lions Skate Rink officially opened last week, with many braving the sub-zero temperatures to get out on the ice.
The history of Wallace Fun Days
NORTH PERTH - After attending a local weekend tournament with their 1984 Wallace Sabres Tyke hockey team, coaches Fred Norman and Jim Stewart put their heads together and discussed the possibility of Wallace Minor Hockey hosting their own Tyke tournament.
HPPH selects nominees for chair, vice chair and secretary
STRATFORD – Huron Perth Public Health gathered for its first meeting of 2025 on Jan. 10 to hold…
Howick’s first draft 2025 budget proposes a 9.625% tax rate increase
A staff report explains Howick Township is expecting to bring in revenue of $3,600,792.96, and has proposed expenses of $8,398,269.36.
Cole: Cyclones deliver ‘best consistently-played games of the season’
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones competed in what their Head Coach Jesse Cole called the team’s “best consistently-played games of the season” this past weekend.
Howick receives reports from Xplore Inc. for three telecommunication towers coming to township
Council here received three reports from its chief building official regarding three wireless telecommunication towers in the township and surrounding area.
Listowel’s 150th anniversary festivities set for Aug. 1 – 3
NORTH PERTH - The community of Listowel is gearing up for milestone celebrations to mark its 150th anniversary.
Blame it on Trudeau …
For at least the past couple of years, a space alien listening to all the talk about Justin Trudeau…
