Representatives of the Listowel branch of the Royal Canadian Legion told Midwestern Newspapers the annual poppy campaign, typically starting on the last day of October, will instead start on Oct. 24 every year going forward.
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Finding comfort in song
I have heard it said that the person who sings is praying twice. Spiritual songs speak to both our hearts and minds and often lift our spirits at the same time.
The Resurrectionist Case: A Stratford Grave-Robbing Mystery from 1861
On July 22, 1863, the County of Perth Herald newspaper recounted a quirky, and somewhat dark, story…
Perth OPP report shows drop in property crime, rise in violent offences, fatal collisions
Property crime and overall police charges were down in Perth County through the first nine months of 2026, while violent offences, fatal motor vehicle collisions and some traffic offences increased compared with the same period last year.
Paleczny scores hat trick in Cycs weekend crusade
LISTOWEL – The Greater Ontario Hockey League’s (GOHL) Listowel Cyclones played in another “Battle of 86” on home ice Oct. 16 against long-time rival the Elmira Sugar Kings.
Listowel raises funds in 25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon
LISTOWEL – On Oct. 17, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves with a mission…
Councils approve three-year extension for Monument Road subdivision
STRATFORD – Two Atwood subdivisions are partially on hold until the province will approve a left turn lane.
Carrying Cash 4 Cancer For Ellie, a huge success
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Local students gifted the opportunity to view Stratford’s Something Rotten!
STRATFORD – What do you get when you mix a Shakespearean play with a musical? You get Something Rotten!, on stage now at the Stratford Festival Theatre until Nov. 15.
Lightning field hockey team sits in third headed into semi finals
STRATFORD - The LDSS field hockey team beat Stratford District Secondary School 4-0 on Oct. 14.
