Over the weekend of June 13-14, flag poles at Elma Township Public School, Central Perth Elementary School, North Easthope Public School, and Mornington Central Public School, which were flying the Pride flag, were cut down and vandalized.
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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill
F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…
New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection
A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..
Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000
Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…
Distracted driving, seatbelt charges prevalent in county over spring
The county, according to the report, saw decreases in motor vehicle collisions and violent crime, with increases in traffic-related charges and certain drug crimes.
Huron Hospice appeals to municipality for help funding two hospice beds
At its June 2 meeting, council here heard a delegation on behalf of Huron Hospice, and the urgent need for support to increase bed counts.
For the Love of Music concert series – set to inspire with strings, blockbusters and The Beatles
WINGHAM – Popular concert series, For the Love of Music is back. The annual selection of…
North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…
Listowel’s Swatch Pro Painters Inc. awarded Humanitarian of the Year Award from PCA in Orlando, Florida
LISTOWEL – Swatch Pro Painters Inc., a painting contractor based in Listowel, was recently…
Med students experience rural healthcare in Listowel
LISTOWEL - Four students from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and two students from Queen’s University made their way to Listowel from June 1 to 5 for Discovery Week 2026.
15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker
Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.
Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties
Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.
Flag raising kicks off Pride Month in North Perth
The Pride flag rose at the North Perth Municipal Office on June 1 to mark the start of Pride Month. North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg opened the event with the above comment, speaking to the community he hopes continues to be built here, one of inclusivity.
Annual Listowel Firefighter’s Breakfast- a success
The Listowel Agricultural Hall was the scene of the annual Listowel Firefighters’ Breakfast over…
