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Wingham Lions Club hosts rain-soaked Easter Egg Hunt at Cruikshank Park
Not even a relentless spring downpour could dampen the spirits, or the appetites, of local kids during the Wingham Lions Club’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Cruikshank Park.
EarlyON organizes Easter egg hunt in Atwood
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Rae announces provincial funding for transit in Perth and Wellington
PERTH COUNTY - Through a March 31 release, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced that local municipalities will be receiving $882,866 to support rural public transportation through the 2025-26 Gas Tax program.
HPPH marks national public health week
STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is celebrating Canadian Public Health Week 2026 from April 6 to 10, joining public health organizations across the country in recognizing the vital role public health plays in building healthy communities.
Atwood Lions Club served community by cleaning up Lions Park in Atwood
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Huron Perth Public Health celebrates Canadian Public Health Week 2026
STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is celebrating Canadian Public Health Week 2026 from April 6 to 10, joining public health organizations across the country in recognizing the vital role public health plays in building healthy communities.
Energrow named grant finalist
LISTOWEL - Energrow, a Listowel-based leader in sustainable agricultural technology, has been named one of the top 33 finalists in the 2025 Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest.
Employers key in supporting victims of Intimate Partner Violence, OPP share process for reported cases
“Research has shown that Canadian employers lose more than $77 million every year due to the impacts of Intimate Partner Violence.”
North Perth library refresh coming up
LISTOWEL - After more than 20 years, the Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library (NPPL) is getting a much-needed refresh and will introduce a lighter and brighter space.
St. Mary’s Catholic School wins anti-racism award
DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is “bursting with pride” to announce that St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel has been honoured with the Steve Mavers Award at the annual LUSO Community Anti-Racism Video Awards, a press release states.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank executive director speaks on difference local farmers are making overseas
LISTOWEL - Members of the farming community here and in surrounding areas gathered at the Knox Presbyterian Church on March 25 to discuss how locals are making a difference in the fight against global hunger through the farming groups they participate in.
Brubacher explores April Fools’ origin
April Fools day occurs on April 1st every year and is a casual holiday that gives us an excuse to play, hopefully harmless, pranks on our friends and family. The origin of April Fools day is uncertain, however there are multiple theories that have been thrown around.
Local curlers win silver at Portuguese Mixed Doubles Curling Cup
LISTOWEL - On March 20 to 22, the Dundas Granite Curling Club hosted the Portuguese Mixed Doubles Curling Cup.
North Perth Dog Park hosts ‘egg-cellent’ pop up dog park and egg hunt
The North Perth Dog Park hosted an “egg-cellent” pop up dog park and Easter egg hunt on April 4 at the Kinsmen Station in Listowel.
