Andrea Robin Skinner, youngest daughter of Canadian literary icon Alice Munro, shared with the world through an essay published in the Toronto Star that her step-father, Munro’s second husband Gerald Fremlin, sexually abused her beginning when she was nine years old – her mother chose to stay
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Multiple intimate partner violence charges laid in Perth County
Perth County OPP has charged three people following recent intimate partner violence investigations around the county.
Public warning issued for cryptocurrency scam
The OPP Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team is assisting in an investment scam investigation where victims are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fake cryptocurrency investments, a police report reads.
Listowel hosts 4-H Ontario Discovery Day
A 4-H Ontario Discovery Day was held on July 13 at the Listowel Fairgrounds. To access…
Heartbreaking history of the Lions Pool in Mitchell
The idea for a public swimming pool and a local chapter of the Lions Club to create it came from a heartbreaking event.
Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament returns with family fun day
The second annual Memorial Men’s Slo-Pitch Tournament will take place July 19 to 21 at the Kinsmen Ball Diamonds. A Family Fun Day is also a part of the event on July 20.
GWTG Summer Youth Production Steal the Rich a second-generation take on Robin Hood tale
The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) 2024 youth production is a fresh take on a well-loved medieval-era tale that features a lively cast of budding actors, including two from Listowel.
Elma baseball teams bring home medals from weekend tournaments
Various teams traveled for baseball tournaments over the weekend.
New victim interview room opens in Listowel with a focus on comfort, safety and accessibility
A new victim interview room has opened in the Municipality of North Perth building at 330 Wallace Avenue North.
Local author publishes children’s book about navigating grief
Local author Deborah Dickson’s debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight is now available at North Perth Hospice in Listowel.
