LISTOWEL - The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation received a donation of $30,347 from the Listowel Area Portuguese Community Association in support of their 2024 CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon goal. This donation will support the replacement of vital signs monitors at the Listowel Memorial Hos
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Canada Food Board encouraged Canadians to adapt diets, and newspapers published war menus and recipes during First World War
Beginning in 1914, the first year of World War I, both federal and provincial governments committed food supplies to support the Canadian war effort.
Major music festival to launch at Listowel’s 150th event
LISTOWEL - This community will have an outdoor, summertime, country music festival to call its own in 2025.
North Perth’s Doug Kellum elected as the 154th Perth County Warden at Dec. 5 meeting
PERTH COUNTY - Stepping up from the county’s deputy role, North Perth Deputy Mayor, Doug Kellum put his name forward successfully for the 2024/25 Perth County Warden position.
North Perth Fire Department held its’ annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Fire Department held its annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive on Dec. 7, collecting donations of new unwrapped toys and food at Canadian Tire, Zehrs and Walmart in Listowel.
Stratford-Perth Archives Newspaper Database draws enthusiastic community response
PERTH COUNTY - Earlier this year, Stratford-Perth Archives launched a new newspaper database via the OurDigitalWorld website.
Santa visits Monkton for annual parade
MONKTON - Santa Claus made a visit to Monkton on Dec. 7 for the community’s annual Christmas Parade.
Flag request delegation cut short by mayor
NORTH PERTH - A delegate to council was given three chances to stay on track, before Mayor Todd Kasenberg warned he was about to get the proverbial hook.
Christmas with the Salvation Army concert held at Trinity United Church
LISTOWEL - Christmas with the Salvation Army, a benefit concert for Salvation Army Community and Family Services was held at Trinity United Church in Listowel on Dec. 7.
Listowel Clinic has implemented new fees, clinic officials explain what this means for patients
LISTOWEL - Facing rising office expenses and government restrictions, Listowel’s Fisher Family Clinic (operated as a Family Health Organization, or FHO) is no longer able to provide certain services free of charge.
Perth County council votes to discontinue PC Connect Rural Route program
PERTH COUNTY - With a divided vote of 6-4, Perth County voted to discontinue the PC Connect Rural Route program as of March 31, 2025. The same day the program will complete its pilot project period.
Howick Council receives letter from MVCA, makes suggestions on improving naturalization in Gorrie
GORRIE - Council here received a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) dated Nov. 14 regarding its draft watershed strategy and naturalization plan for the Gorrie Conservation Area.
Mind boggling baseball math
Like baseball fans across the country, I watched the Jaun Soto stakes with great interest and an eye for the potential impact on our Blue Jays.
Fatal plow, vehicle accident occurs same day as Perth County declares significant weather event
PERTH EAST - One person has died following a motor vehicle collision on Dec. 5, the same day Perth County declared a Significant Weather Event.
100.1 The Ranch’s fifth Annual Food & Toy Corral a success
LISTOWEL - 100.1 The Ranch held its fifth Annual Food & Toy Corral Dec. 3-4 in downtown Listowel, where for 24 hours people dropped off non-perishables and toys to be delivered to local charities.
