The Municipality of Brockton will support the 2026 Walkerton Homecoming with seed money at council’s direction, which also sets a standard facility rental reduction for similar future requests.
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U15 and U13 Celtics boys wrap up season in Mitchell
MITCHELL – In year-end basketball play over the weekend, the U15 boys fought hard throughout all…
First Listowel all-girls basketball team places second in year-end championship
MITCHELL – North Perth girls league basketball wrapped up their season in Mitchell over the…
Trinity Church rummage sale; another year, another success
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Upcoming Glitz and Blitz Wedding and Event Expo set to dazzle and inspire at Parkview Gardens
LISTOWEL – As springtime weather approaches, so does the wedding season. Lucky for brides, grooms…
Measles Vaccination Clinic in Listowel April 14
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is holding a measles vaccination clinic in Listowel on Monday, April 14, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Mitch Deelstra signs on with the Reading Royals of the ECHL
Former Listowel Cyclone and Wingham Ironman Mitchel Deelstra has reached the professional ranks in the East Coast Hockey League with the Reading Royals, an affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers and AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
With or without CanCon, start watching, listening, reading Canadian
“First of all, there is no Canadian culture. I’ve never read any Canadian literature. And when have you ever heard anyone say, ‘Honey, let’s stay in and order Canadian food?’” – Stu Smiley (as played by Kevin Pollack) in Canadian Bacon.
Brussels hosts annual spring market
Over 70 vendors brought crafts and goods to sell at the fourth annual spring market.
AI and its role in healthcare
I read somewhere that Canada spends close to $350 billion on healthcare per year. That is about $7,500 per person per year.
John Rutledge Architect awarded Blyth Daycare expansion project
North Huron Council awarded John Rutledge Architect the Blyth Daycare expansion project contract during its Apr. 7 regular meeting.
Public Health advises community of several new measles exposures in local hospitals and businesses
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of several new measles exposures in the area, including at Wingham and District Hospital.
Local volunteers make birthdays special for food bank clients
Sometimes, it’s the little things. A small act of kindness or a thoughtful gesture can make a big difference in somebody’s life.
Fordwich-born Dr. Don Livermore named 2025 Master Distiller/Blender; speaks about Canadian whisky on the world stage, local inspiration
From the fields of Fordwich, to the halls of Listowel District S.S, now onto the world stage, Dr. Don Livermore, whisky expert and creative genius when it comes to wood barrels and flavourings, is educating the masses on the alchemy of a historically-coveted brown elixir.
MVCA 2025 ambitious work plan priorities continue to protect and enhance local watersheds
At their regular March meeting, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) board members approved a “very ambitious” 2025 work plan.

