The amalgamation of the Town of Listowel, the Township of Elma and the Township of Wallace into what is now North Perth triggered a lengthy process of restructuring and recalibrating for those living in the municipalities, and those chosen to lead it.
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Perth East Twinning Committee leads visit to Neresheim, Germany
The Township of Perth East recently returned from a memorable and meaningful visit to its twinning town, Neresheim, Germany, marking a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between the two communities.
Heritage theme for Aug. 2 Homecoming Parade
Hosted by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce, Listowel’s 150th Anniversary Homecoming Parade will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Fun for all ages; kids, senior, sports events at Listowel’s 150th
The Listowel Homecoming celebration will feature events and activities for attendees of all ages.
LWHA launches community engagement sessions
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) is inviting community members to participate in a series of upcoming engagement sessions.
Next Blyth Art Gallery exhibit The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton, opening this weekend
The show, by Scott Stephenson and Chelsea Gamble, opens on Saturday July 26, with a reception at 4:30 p.m.
Listowel’s policing history older than town itself
Policing in these parts is older than the town of Listowel itself; the first policeman, Robert Woods, hired on in 1869, six years before the town’s incorporation.
Junior Legionnaires come out with strong 11-1 weekend win
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires played at home at the John Bell Diamond on Friday, July 18 against the North Middlesex Sluggers.
Ending the stigma, spreading facts not misinformation
Last week, I wrote a column about the new Mattel Barbie sporting type one diabetes (T1D). I wrote…
Blyth Festival, Huron-Bruce groups receive $524,012 in grant funding
Organizations and initiatives across Huron and Bruce Counties, including the Blyth Centre for the Arts and the Blyth Festival received a total of $524,012 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program recently.
