Local dog sparks community engagement, leading up to fundraising campaign
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Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Campaign benefits VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program
The Victorian Order of Nurses’ (VON) Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) recently received $25,534 in funds raised from Tim Hortons’ annual Smile Cookie Campaign in Listowel.
Community groups, North Perth, OPP hold bike rodeo
A number of community organizations and North Perth staff were joined by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to put on a bike rodeo on Saturday in Atwood. Despite the rain, cyclists showed up to have their safety equipment tested by volunteers, decorate their bikes and take on the skill-testing course (
Howick CAO/Clerk recognized for 10 years in municipal government
CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, was recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) recently for 10 years of service in municipal management roles.
Council receives United Way update
At its recent meeting, council here heard a presentation from United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb, updating everyone on the 2024/25 campaign and the Northern Huron Connection Centre.
A Gosling’s Journey: Local girl reunites family of geese after rescuing egg
LISTOWEL – For 11 years the same pair of geese have returned to a pond near the home of…
Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years
LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…
Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members
Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.
Medical students experience rural life during Discovery Week
Medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham & District Hospital during Discovery Week 2025.
In and around local bakeries through Perth County’s history
Bakeries have been a growing part of Canadian communities since the early 1900s. According to the…
