LISTOWEL - Picture this, a sea of people all dressed in white, twirling rally towels overhead, topped off with their hats on backwards. This might sound like the famous Winnipeg Jets “Whiteout” celebration, but this time, it is Chris Kurz’s ideal atmosphere for his ninth and final strongman event.
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OPP share statistics of 382 fatal road collisions in 2024, outline causes ahead of road safety week
Ahead of national Canada Road Safety Week, running May 13-19, the OPP are reporting that the vast majority of the 382 road users who died on OPP-patrolled roads in 2024 had their lives cut short because of careless decisions and actions behind the wheel and in passenger seats, a press release states
Howick discusses North Perth school boundary review
At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled the minutes from the recent Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, focussing on its boundary review.
Listowel holds lifestyle show and artisan showcase
Listowel was the place to be for all things spring on May 10.
The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released its annual report, The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024.
Council supports HPPH in request for increasing housing crisis urgency
Council here received an item in its correspondence from Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) regarding the housing crisis.
Listowel holds town-wide yard sale
LISTOWEL – On May 10, Listowel held a town-wide yard sale. To access this post, you…
Macbeth performances underway at Stratford Festival
Robert Lepage returns to the Stratford Festival with a bold new production of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s compelling tale of unchecked ambition.
ifarm event set for June 10 in Stratford
Residents of the Stratford and Perth County areas that want to know where their food comes from should mark their calendars to visit the ifarm event at the Stratford Rotary Complex on Tuesday, June 10.
Reinhardt’s art show piece heavily inspired by Indiana Jones
Listowel District Secondary School’s Sofia Reinhardt earned one of five honourable mentions at the Blyth Festival Art Gallery Student Show late last month with her piece Heart of a Historian, which is inspired by Indiana Jones.
Listowel Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston wins ‘25-26 District 8 title
Listowel Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston was recently chosen as the District 8 Fair Ambassador for the 2025-26 year.
RBC Foundation donates $750,000 to support nurses in Listowel and surrounding areas
The RBC Foundation recently announced a $750,000 donation to support local and regional nurses, including nurses in Listowel, at a critical time.
Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd. to close doors after 60 years
After 60 years of farming, auctioneering and making international connections, David Carson is closing out the dairy and auction businesses and looking to smaller agricultural efforts in the future.
‘Massive’ measles outbreak puts elimination status at risk: MOH
At its recent meeting on May 9, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health discussed the latest news on the measles outbreak in the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report.
Trial raises questions about consent
The sexual assault trial of five hockey players in London, Ont. is likely to continue for some time.
