Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…
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Chamber of Commerce says county plan will help define ‘broader economic environment’
The plan provides a five-year framework (2026 to 2030) for the county’s economic development work and a 10-year vision.
Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages
Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…
Junior Legionnaires take the win Friday night
The Junior Legionnaires hosted the Kincardine Cardinals July 3 evening, taking the win with a final…
Listowel celebrates 170th Agricultural Fair
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Agricultural Society is gearing up to present the community and…
Two ladies competing for title of 2026-2027 Listowel Fair Ambassador
LISTOWEL – Listowel Agricultural Society announces the running of the 2026 fair ambassador…
Huron East Fire Department responded to 14 calls in May
Four calls were motor vehicle or off-road vehicle collisions; four were medical calls; and the remainder were either cleared calls, outdoor fire, or no incidents.
Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13
The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…
Local orchard marks fifth anniversary with tours, grill and farm store specials
Maitside Orchard celebrated five years under owner Calvin Lichty on June 13.
Wingham and District Horticultural Society marks 60 years of community gardening
Sixty years after a handful of local gardeners first banded together to brighten up public spaces, the Wingham and District Horticultural Society is marking its diamond anniversary.
Joey Havers Memorial Walk raises over $10,000 for hospital
The first annual Steps that Give Back: Joey Havers Memorial Walk held on June 13 generated $10,554 for the Wingham and District Hospital.
Red Top Berries hosts annual Summer Kick-Off event
NORTH PERTH – Red Top Berries held its annual Summer Kick-Off event on June 27, drawing families in to pick their own strawberries.
Queen Elizabeth II visits Perth County
It was during this week, 29 years ago, that communities across Perth County were gripped by “Royal Mania” when Queen Elizabeth II visited during an official Royal Tour of Canada.
Hospital gala raises $550,000
Foundation officials offered “a heartfelt thank you” to everyone who supported this year’s gala.
Municipalities support 10-year community wellbeing plan; addressing gender-based violence a priority for Perth County
Priority pillars locally are identified as housing and homelessness, gender-based violence and mental health and addiction.

