Four candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on April 8 for a Perth-Wellington riding debate ahead of the April 28 federal election.
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Truck and trailer accident in Listowel April 9 led to a two day cleanup
LISTOWEL – On April 9, at approximately 5 p.m., a transport truck heading northbound on Highway…
Morris-Turnberry Council awards tender to Walker Construction Limited
Council here awarded a tender for surface treatment on municipal roads to Walker Construction Limited for $502,830.20.
Canadian snowbirds rethinking the annual migration
Their tiny wings are just a-flapping, carrying them from the sunny south, where they traditionally winter, back to Canada – snowbirds, on their annual migration north.
Predators claim provincial gold
The U15 Central Perth Predators Girls team went a perfect 5-0 over the three-day, all-Ontario championships last week.
The Optimist Club hosted its Easter Bazaar at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton
The Walkerton Optimist Club hosted its annual Easter Bazaar on April 12, its first year back at…
The Atwood Cubs get a special visit from Floradale Friends of Guide Dogs
The Atwood Lion Cubs had a special visit from the Floradale Friends of Guide Dogs Lions Branch…
It Takes A Village pickleball fundraiser a success this weekend in Listowel
Teams battled it out for top place for a good cause.
Local municipalities could have ‘strong mayors’ by May 1
Heads of council in North Perth, North Huron, Brockton and South Bruce are among those slated to receive “strong mayor powers’ under a proposal announced by the provincial government on April 9.
Clachan School in North Easthope destroyed by fire
S.S. #3 North Easthope, or as it was also known, the Clachan school, had a long history, with many children having graced the desks there.
Perth County approves 2025 budget in principle
At a special meeting on April 10, Perth County Council adopted the 2025 capital and operating budgets in principle.
Looking for Easter Hope
As I read the news each morning, my heart sinks within me. There is so much hurt in the world that it often feels overwhelming.
Morris-Turnberry returns NWMO program funds after low usage in community
The funds, given by the NWMO to the municipality, were held for the Early Investment in Education and Skills (EIES) program in the amount of $48,500.
Wingham girls close out undefeated basketball season
WINGHAM – The Wingham Grade 7 and 8 girls capped off a perfect season by adding the Huron Perth…
Self-directed events chosen to mark water crisis anniversary
After several reports and subsequent discussions, Brockton Council voted in favour of a self-directed commemorative event for the 25th anniversary of the Walkerton water contamination event.
