According to the SRPC, residents feel their leadership, from local government to the federal level, do not have a grasp on what is affecting locals.
Listowel
Country and Rock worlds meet
Headlining the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival over the weekend were Kip Moore (left), taking the stage…
Ranch radio host reads to local children at library
LISTOWEL – 100.1FM The Ranch radio host Nick Pal is pictured reading the book A Fox Found a Box by Ged Adamson to local children, before some craft time where guests made a radio and microphone.
Horse races, beaches draw crowds for 1926 civic holiday
Community gatherings were well attended in Perth County over the Civic Holiday weekend in 1926, although many took advantage of the day off to travel and relax at a nearby lakeshore.
Last Mayor of Rusty River offers comedic take on council capers
The Last Mayor of Rusty River, currently on stage on the Blyth Festival offers audiences a comedic look behind the scenes of a rural council chambers – a bit of well-timed fun for the voters in the crowd before the serious business of municipal elections set to take place across Ontario this fall.
Theft investigation in Listowel, OPP seeking Person of Interest
LISTOWEL – Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation to a theft that occurred July 26, around 11:30 a.m.
Tender awarded contract for drain improvements in Howick
HOWICK – Howick council has awarded a contract for improvements to Municipal Drain No. 20, approving a tender priced at $122,249 plus HST for work intended to upgrade the aging drainage system.
Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids
The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return.
Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post
Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.
Ottens says Return to Grace offers an authentic Elvis concert experience
Do you remember when you heard that Elvis Presley died? I was 15 and although it was shocking, I…
