The 39th annual Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree went off without a hitch last weekend, despite the snowy weather. Thirty-six teams from across the region braved the cold to travel to the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.
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LDSS Lightning girls settle for tie versus South Huron
Another tight-checking matchup in Huron-Perth Athletics varsity girls’ hockey action last week resulted in another point in the standings for the LDSS Lightning, who played to a 1-1 tie with the South Huron Panthers on Jan. 10.
U13C Predators have strong showing at Huntsville Girls Tournament
The U13 Central Perth Predators C girls participated in the Huntsville Girls Annual Hockey Tournament on Jan. 12-14. The team went 2-1 in round robin pool play, beating the Lindsay Lynx and Stittsville Rockets. Central Perth lost to the Orillia Hawks in its final round robin matchup, but advanced to
LDSS girls’ volleyball teams in action
Both the LDSS junior and senior girls’ volleyball squads were in regular season action against a pair of Huron-Perth Athletics opponents on Jan. 11 in Listowel. The seniors (2-4) took down Central Huron in straight sets (25-21, 25-14) before falling to St. Michael Catholic Secondary School later in
Cyclones grab three points following home-and-home clash for first with Kings
If last weekend’s home-and-home matchup with the Elmira Sugar Kings could be considered a measuring stick of sorts for the Listowel Cyclones, then all signs point to the local club being a true contender for the Midwestern Conference crown as the 2023-24 GOJHL season marches on towards its conclusio
Listowel musician, business owner releases second EP
Jevon Coxon has taken inspiration in the wise words of many people over the years.
North Perth home sales on upward trend
The real estate market in North Perth is showing signs of an upward trend following a fourth straight month of solid sales.
Pet peeves
Do you have any pet peeves? You know, those things that people do that get under your skin and annoy you. I believe I hear or experience pet peeves every day.
Shame and stigma
Friends, In his book entitled In Arabian Nights, author Tahir Shah wrote, “Stories are a communal currency of humanity.” In the sharing of stories we learn. Validate. Heal. Grow. And come together.
A brief history of Perth East’s Carthage
There are many rural villages throughout Perth County with rich histories. One of these villages is Carthage, which is located in the north part of Mornington Ward in Perth East.
Perth County reviews $16.9M capital budget
Manager of Finance Corey Bridges shared that the 2024 capital budget is $16.9 million, and includes 37 projects, with $10.5 million funded from reserves; $2.42 million funded from Canada Community Building Fund, Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, and municipal partners, and; $4.1 million funded
Three-storey residential/commercial development of long-time vacant lot reviewed at NP council
In a public meeting to discuss the development of 670 Main St. E. in Listowel, there were no signs of opposition, from council or the public.
Mayor says ‘Let’s not put the cart before the horse’ in Listowel Gardens’ ask for support
Council’s work to develop a housing-focused Community Improvement Plan (CIP) has piqued the interest of a local developer.
United Way report states Perth-Huron has most frequent rates of racial discrimination in SWO
A new report from the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) states the region experienced the most frequent rates of discrimination, with 42 per cent of such incidents happening in the work place.
Event to benefit victims of recent Krotz Street house fire
The community of Listowel has always looked after its own, particularly in times of great need. Following a Jan. 7 residential fire that affected three families in town, members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259, the local Lutheran church and other community members are organizing a fundraiser to
