While often prepared around the end of November and set aside to let the flavour develop until Christmas, it’s not too late to prepare a steamed pudding for your holiday gathering. You don’t need special equipment – a large pot, a bowl that can withstand being set in a pot of boiling water and some
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Growing the light this Christmas
Here in Canada, December tends to be a dark month – with short days, fog and snow, and sometimes unpleasant cold rain. Many of us crave light this time of year. So, is it any surprise that the image of Jesus coming as the Light of the World resonates with many in the Northern Hemisphere at Christmas
One dead, one in hospital after collision involving horse drawn buggy on Dec. 18
Police say a child has died following a motor vehicle collision in North Perth earlier this week.
Perth County 2024 budget proposes 12.31% tax levy increase
Manager of Finance Corey Bridges told Perth County council that next year, “appears to be another difficult year” when presenting the 2024 budget overview at the Dec. 7 meeting.
Premier Equipment donates 6,600 pounds of potatoes to food banks
Premier Equipment in Listowel continues its support of six area food banks, collecting potatoes for distribution by the banks at Christmas time. This year, more than 6,600 pounds of potatoes will be donated to the food banks – the largest amount donated by Premier Equipment to date, “proving that th
Dr. Nicole Conners to practice in the same town as her grandfather, great-grandfather
For the third time in 75 years, there is a Dr. Conners practicing at the Listowel clinic – this time Dr. Nicole Conners.
Kinsmen complete financial pledge to Steve Kerr Memorial Complex
The Kinsmen Club of Listowel completed its $125,000 pledge initially made in 2015 towards the construction of the new Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, with the final $24,500 being delivered by the organization to North Perth Manager of Programs Amy Gangl and Manager of Facilities Jeff Newell at the List
North Perth’s Transportation Master Plan recommends $16.5M truck bypass
Consultants recommend North Perth council consider building truck bypass routes around Listowel on existing roads, one in each quadrant divided by the intersection of Highway 23 and Perth Line 86.
6.5 per cent North Perth budget increase for 2024 open for public comment Jan. 22-26
Council agreed to open the public comment period for the 2024 budget Jan. 22-26 at the Dec. 18 North Perth council meeting.
‘I’ve been taken advantage of’
As a parent, one of the worst imaginable phone calls you could receive is that your child has been involved in a car accident.
Madill Mustangs boys remain winless in Huron-Perth hockey action
The F.E. Madill Mustangs (0-5-0) fell just short of their first win of the 2023-24 Huron-Perth Athletics varsity boys’ hockey season on Dec. 13, falling to the Stratford DSS Golden Bears (2-3-0) 6-5 at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Lancers shellacked by Royals in OEHL action
There wasn’t much for the Lucknow Lancers to write home about on Sunday afternoon.
Ironmen wrap calendar year with win, loss
The Wingham Ironmen have wrapped the 2023 portion of their current PJHL campaign, posting a win and a loss over a pair of opponents last weekend.
U11C 86ers win Silver Stick Championship
The U11C Wingham-Lucknow 86ers are Silver Stick Champions.
