Earlier this month I had the opportunity to take in Sisters of ’78 which - in its world debut – opened the Blyth Festival’s 2026 season - was definitely worth seeing.
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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event
Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.
Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters
Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.
Volunteers recognized for efforts put into planning upcoming fair
MILVERTON - Every year the township of Perth East recognizes those volunteers who help the township in many ways, with programs to ensure the viability and to keep residents enjoying the lifestyle they have come to appreciate.
Sid Mansz the shoemaker saves the show
Local shoemaker Sid Mansz stepped up to save the show more than once. In 1955, a touring performance of Macbeth was on the eve of arriving in Stratford and the Canadian Players reached out to Mansz for help.
Countryside Meadows cuts ribbon on new Listowel subdivision
LISTOWEL - Those travelling Highway 23 North will no doubt see construction work beginning directly to the east.
Councillor requests report on BYO alcohol permits for North Perth events
LISTOWEL - “I know some people might think negatively of this initiative, but I think we can treat adults like adults,” Coun. Marc Noordam said regarding the province’s bring-you-own-alcohol regulations under the Liquor Licence and Control Act.
Guelph unit hosts 30km Norwegian Foot March out of Linwood
Earlier this month the 11th Field Regiment’s third Annual Norwegian Foot March (NFM) started at the Linwood community centre bright and early and saw participants marching dozens of kilometres.
Canadian Staff Songsters perform at Knox Church
Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the…
Multiple fatalities, injuries in vehicle collision near Conestoga Lake
MAPLETON - A two-vehicle collision here on June 12 has claimed the lives of five children from North Perth.
