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Remembering Hibbert Township’s rural properties
On Aug. 9, 1889, the Stratford Beacon published an article by the editor of the Mitchell Recorder which recounted his tour of two farms in Hibbert Township.
Highland Dancers successful at ScotDance Canada National Championship
Two students from the Adele Campbell School of Highland Dance in Harriston competed in the ScotDance Canada National Championship in Ottawa July 5-8.
Conners finishes 10th at Open Championship
Corey Conners has pulled off another top-10 finish at a major tournament.
Break and Enter in West Perth; assault of police at campground
Perth County OPP have charged one individual following a home invasion at a residence here on July 12, a police report confirms.
Becoming North Perth: amalgamation of Listowel, Elma, Wallace
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.
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.
Shift in focus needed in cases of domestic violence
Recent news stories call for something to be done about the increase in domestic violence. Unfortunately, the authorities will probably read this to mean a need for more arrests, which will turn out to be more aggressors released on bail with little to protect the victim other than a court order pr
Royal Homes to pivot to ‘repeatable’ designs to address housing crisis under new ownership
WINGHAM - Royal Homes Limited, Ontario’s longest-established housing manufacturer, has been acquired by a management group led by industry veteran Sid Kerrigan, the long-time President of Brookfield Residential’s Ontario housing division.
Ribbon cutting held for Jantina’s Pantry
WINGHAM - Jantina’s Pantry, Giftware and Coffee Bar was officially welcomed to Wingham by North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 17. The store opened in March.
