STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will no longer be providing tick identification for the public, but will instead refer individuals to the eTick website and mobile app.
Listowel
‘Sisters of ’78’ shows what is great about Blyth Festival in season opener
The Blyth Festival 2026 season opened on Friday with the opening night for Sisters of ’78 – a historically-based fictional account of the strike at the Fleck factory in Centralia, Ontario.
Hundreds attend open house for Grade 7, 8 students transitioning to LDSS
SEAFORTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) staff updated trustees on North Perth Grade 7 and 8 students transitioning to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) in the fall, after a recent open house event with a high attendance.
Elma Minor Ball Days were fun for players, fans
MONKTON - Elma Minor Ball held its annual Minor Ball Days on June 12 and 13, with two days packed full of games and fun for players and fans.
In Photos: 2026 Teddy Bear Play Day
LISTOWEL - The annual North Perth Teddy Bear Family Playday was held on June 12. The event, hosted by North Perth Early On in Listowel Memorial Park, featured a wide range of activities presented by various community groups.
Ministry changes will prioritize paramedic response to life-threatening emergencies, while lower acuity calls may receive ‘clinically appropriate’ response
STRATFORD - Ministry of Health system changes to paramedic dispatching are expected to prioritize life-threatening emergencies and reduce ambulance lights and sirens responses.
Westfield students attend icecream social
Students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 at Westfield Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in an ice cream social located at the Listowel Agricultural Society grounds.
LDSS annual tractor day
Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) had it’s annual tractor day on Friday, June 12.
Hate-motivated vandalism of school Pride flag poles in Perth County, OPP seeking information
Over the weekend of June 13-14, flag poles at Elma Township Public School, Central Perth Elementary School, North Easthope Public School, and Mornington Central Public School, which were flying the Pride flag, were cut down and vandalized.
Max Smith Band bringing country-punk to Hayloft Music Festival
“We’re a very high energy band. We like to bring emotion to the crowd and be able to sing and jump around, while also be able to bring a more intimate vibe too, so when we play our softer stuff, we want to be able to reach you as well.” - Max Smith
