STRATFORD – Perth County council decided to lower its flags in honour of the passing of world-renowned journalist Lloyd Robertson at its Aug. 6 council meeting.
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Local teen finishes fourth at OFSAA in visually-impaired 800-metre race
LISTOWEL – When Angel Lovation-Puga crossed the finish line at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Track and Field Championships this spring, he wasn’t just completing an 800-metre race.
Council eliminates parking on Queen Street during bridge construction
LISTOWEL – Local drivers will soon see no-parking signs on Queen Street East.
Public Health Ontario states over one quarter of homes deal with food insecurity, 19% in Huron-Perth
STRATFORD – “Food insecurity is often misunderstood. It’s not primarily about food access, knowledge, or personal choice … in simple terms, it is not having enough money to purchase food, and this issue is becoming increasingly urgent,” Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) registered dietitian and nutr
Senior Legionnaires go up against Kincardine Cubs
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Senior Legionnaires took on the Kincardine Cubs on Friday, Aug. 7.
Country, Rock meet for second Hayloft Music Festival in Listowel
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Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation raises $23,000 at golf tournament
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation held a golf tournament on Aug. 5 to assist in raising funds for the local hospital “FORE the health of our community.”
‘Off-Island Odyssey’ brings a new style of comedy to Blyth stage
The fifth and final premier of the Blyth Festival 2026 season, Off-Island Odyssey, brings a unique perspective to the Blyth Festival stage through a unique style of performance.
Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’
“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”
Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie
GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.
