STRATFORD – “Food insecurity is often misunderstood. It’s not primarily about food access, knowledge, or personal choice … in simple terms, it is not having enough money to purchase food, and this issue is becoming increasingly urgent,” Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) registered dietitian and nutr
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Senior Legionnaires go up against Kincardine Cubs
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Senior Legionnaires took on the Kincardine Cubs on Friday, Aug. 7.
Country, Rock meet for second Hayloft Music Festival in Listowel
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Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation raises $23,000 at golf tournament
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation held a golf tournament on Aug. 5 to assist in raising funds for the local hospital “FORE the health of our community.”
‘Off-Island Odyssey’ brings a new style of comedy to Blyth stage
The fifth and final premier of the Blyth Festival 2026 season, Off-Island Odyssey, brings a unique perspective to the Blyth Festival stage through a unique style of performance.
Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’
“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”
Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie
GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.
Huron United drop points in TMSL matches
An underwhelming performance saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.
Helmets for Life program returns for 11th year, promotes concussion awareness
LISTOWEL – An annual program that has helped equip many young skaters and hockey players with free protective gear is returning for its 11th year this September.
Celebrate 75 years one step at a time with Maitland Conservation’s 75-minute challenge
WROXETER – The challenge is simple: spend 75 minutes exploring a Maitland Conservation property and submit an entry for a chance to win one of three outdoor prize packages.
Kadylack Sunflower Farm open daily
NORTH PERTH – Kadylack Sunflower Farm has once again opened its doors for the public to explore its sprawling 26 acres of sunflowers in bloom.
Junior Legionnaires take win over Mitchell Astros
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Junior Legionnaires were back at the John Bell Diamond on July 31 to go against the Mitchell Astros. The team came out with a successful 12-2 victory.
Decrease in drug crime, 500 speeding charges laid in May – June
Perth County OPP Detachment Board members heard the latest in crime for the area during their meeting July 14. Across the board, this reporting period sees decreases in criminal charges and incidents.
North Perth to manage sale, inventory of Wallace History Books
LISTOWEL – For the last decade, volunteers have been developing the Wallace History Book; however, they have come to realize they are better suited to the development rather than distribution.
North Perth lobbies for permanent infrastructure funding commitment
LISTOWEL – The province of Ontario committed to doubling the amount of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) for a five-year period in 2020, ending after 2026.
