The unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.9 percentage points in August, to 3.7% - the largest percentage increase of all regions in Ontario although the region’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in Ontario.
Listowel
Cyclones home games named municipally significant events
At their Sept. 9 meeting, council here approved a motion to designate the Listowel Cyclones home games during the 2024/25 season at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex as municipal significant events.
Atwood Fire Station: Half a century of community service
There’s a reason the traditional gift for a 50th anniversary is gold – it’s half a century of commitment. That’s the word that rings true when one ponders the history of the Atwood Fire Station.
Avon Maitland school board welcomes new superintendent
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is welcoming Riley Culhane as he assumes the position of superintendent of education to fill the role of April Smith who is leaving at the end of August.
West Nile Virus activity reported in Huron Perth
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after mosquitoes collected from traps in Stratford and southern Huron County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Local ball teams medal in year-end tournaments
Perth Huron Selects The Perth Huron Selects played in the OASA Provincial B tournament on July 27…
The Farmerettes were cutesy but could have been more
BLYTH – Jointly commissioned with Fourth Line Theatre Company, Blyth Festival Theatre’s Onion…
Perth County Kennel Club’s first dog show in 1946
On Wednesday Dec. 4, 1946, the Perth County Kennel Club held its first ever dog show in Stratford.…
Listowel Banner Turnbacks: Aug. 22, 2024
TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – Listowel native, Corey Conners, was extended an invite to 2015 Masters and…
North Perth Summer Camps hold 2nd annual police academy at LDSS
LISTOWEL - North Perth Summer Camps held its second annual police academy themed week at Listowel District Secondary School.
