LISTOWEL – Former Listowel Resident, Martin Duif, recently returned from Ostend, Belgium after participating with Team Canada at the UCI World Championships for paracycling.
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Security cameras proposed for Centennial Park and Bruce Power Soccer Park
BROCKTON – Council voted in favour of an amended motion regarding the proposed installation of…
Popular Indigenous musicians to headline Huron County Multicultural Festival
The Huron County Multicultural Festival recently announced an expanded two-day event, which will be kicked off on Fri. June 28 by the popular Indigenous duo, husband-and-wife team, ShoShona Kish and Raven Kanatakta, better known as Digging Roots.
Listowel NPFD hosts breakfast on May 26
HERE TO SERVE – The Listowel branch of the North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) held its annual…
Midwestern Newspapers recognized in 2023 OCNA awards
Midwestern Newspapers made a strong showing in the 2023 Ontario Community Newspapers Better Newspapers Competition, finishing first in numerous categories and placing in the top three in others. The company was recognized in a total of 17 categories.
Eastdale, Westfield participate in first-ever chess tournament
The first ever chess tournament between Eastdale P.S. and North Perth Westfield P.S. took place on May 16 in the lower hall of Trinity United Church.
HPPH reports on new federal dental plan
At its May 10 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Dr. Miriam Klassen, the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) presented an extensive report to the board in regard to updates on certain healthcare trends, work HPPH is doing, as well as federally-funded programs such as the new dental plan.
Master fiddler Scott Woods to perform local show to benefit Monkton Lions
Upbeat” and “Uplifting” that’s how promoters describe The Scott Woods Show coming to the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex ion June 1 to raise funds for the Monkton Lions Club.
Is better liquor access really worth $600 million?
Raise your hand if you’re having a harder time finding a stiff drink than a family doctor or an open emergency room in your community? How about an affordable home?
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s May 2024
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s was held in Perth and Huron Counties on May 25.
Legionnaires tie Mitchell in slugfest
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires slugged their way to a 11-11 tie with Mitchell at the John Bell South Ballpark in Listowel May 24.
New life for Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame
With the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference scheduled for Ottawa Aug. 18-21 – AMO’s 125th anniversary – council is arranging delegations (meetings with provincial officials).
Wingham Homecoming 2024 a community-driven event: organizer
The 2024 Wingham Homecoming celebration is approaching quickly, and organizer Joe Carter is overwhelmed with the support he and his wife Heidi have received since announcing they would take over organizing the event late last year.
The Listowel Legionnaires Junior team hosted Kincardine May 18
The Listowel Legionnaires Junior team hosted Kincardine May 18 and lost 9 -2. Pictured above and below is Legionnaires’ pitcher #11 Justin Verhart sliding into home and at bat. The team is having a tough start to the season, with four pitchers out with various injuries.
Perth County OPP celebrate Police Week
Perth County OPP celebrated Police Week with a free BBQ at North Perth Detachment on May 18.
