LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones beat the Caledonia Corvairs 4-1 on Dec. 6 in its GOJHL Showcase game at Haldimand - Clark.
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From December 13, 1989:
Human remains found at Hanover construction site
HANOVER - On Dec. 3, Hanover Police were contacted about the discovery of human remains at a construction site.
United Way hosts Stuffed Stockin Stuffers event at Listowel Parkview Gardens
LISTOWEL - On Dec. 8, members of the community and surrounding area were invited to Listowel Parkview Gardens for United Way’s Stuffed Stockin Stuffers and more event, all proceeds going toward United Way Perth-Huron.
Listowel Area Portuguese Community Association donates $30,347 to hospital
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation received a donation of $30,347 from the Listowel Area Portuguese Community Association in support of their 2024 CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon goal. This donation will support the replacement of vital signs monitors at the Listowel Memorial Hos
Big Door Community Meals program gets $500 boost
WALKERTON - A $500 cheque presentation was made to the Big Door Community Meals program.
Canada Food Board encouraged Canadians to adapt diets, and newspapers published war menus and recipes during First World War
Beginning in 1914, the first year of World War I, both federal and provincial governments committed food supplies to support the Canadian war effort.
Major music festival to launch at Listowel’s 150th event
LISTOWEL - This community will have an outdoor, summertime, country music festival to call its own in 2025.
Longtime Canadian rockers The Trews excited for Wingham debut
“We’re excited to see Wingham and play for the crowd there. After over 20 years of touring Canada, it’s rare we get to visit a new place, so we’re really looking forward to it."
North Perth’s Doug Kellum elected as the 154th Perth County Warden at Dec. 5 meeting
PERTH COUNTY - Stepping up from the county’s deputy role, North Perth Deputy Mayor, Doug Kellum put his name forward successfully for the 2024/25 Perth County Warden position.
Blyth Festival team present economic impact study
The economic impact study shows that over the last six seasons (from 2018 to 2024), the festival has generated a total GDP impact of $29 million. In the 2024 season alone, the festival had an economic impact of $8.1 million.
Website provides region-specific information on climate change
“The Climate Project is an accessible online hub of localized climate change information and impacts. Funded by Bruce Power and created by the Nuclear Innovation Institute, this project aims to deliver region-specific climate change data and explain its implications for our community."
Formosa transforms into ‘Musical Magical Christmas’ wonderland
FORMOSA - The hamlet of Formosa is pretty as a picture any season of the year, but come Christmas, it transforms into a veritable wonderland of lights, whimsical creatures and delightful displays.
Walkerton Rotary donated to local food bank
WALKERTON - Rotary Club of Walkerton members donated two boxes of food and $1,020 in cash to the Walkerton Food Bank.
North Perth Fire Department held its’ annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Fire Department held its annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive on Dec. 7, collecting donations of new unwrapped toys and food at Canadian Tire, Zehrs and Walmart in Listowel.
