The Listowel U15 Rep B Cyclones won the WOAA Tier 1 championship on March 19 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, topping Saugeen Shores 2-1. Listowel also took Game 1 2-1 in overtime on March 18 to sweep the best-of-three series. Listowel now advances to the OMHA U15 Tier 1 championship in Barrie on
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Redhawks eliminate Cycs from Midwest playoffs
The Listowel Cyclones gave the Redhawks all they could handle during their GOJHL Midwestern Conference quarter-final playoff matchup, but in the end Cambridge’s high-powered offense was too much to overcome.
Regional unemployment rate increases slightly in February
The local unemployment rate increased slightly last month, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.
New in-person therapy clinic coming to North Perth
As North Perth’s population continues on an upward trajectory, there remains one local service that is lacking. One of particular importance as people navigate their way back to normalcy in the wake of the pandemic.
Jetts Juice: Listowel brothers looking to give back
The downtown landscape of an ever-growing Listowel has seen its fair share of businesses. One of the newest additions to Main Street West is Jetts Juice.
Two-vehicle collision near Gowanstown, March 20
Local emergency responders were called to the scene of a two-vehicle motor collision just south of Gowanstown around 3 p.m. on March 20. At least one person was injured, while the cause of the crash remains unknown as of press time.
Rae appointed PA to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
On March 10, MPP Matthew Rae was appointed to the role of Parliamentary Assistant (PA) to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark.
Strolling down memory lane on the streets of Perth County
Streets and stories… Have you ever walked down a street where you used to live? Vivid memories of what happened there and the people who lived nearby seem to come to mind more easily. Volunteer Paul Wilker and his supporters have just launched a new website called ‘Streets of Stratford’ at www.stree
Can’t win ‘em all
It’s gratifying as a parent to know that every once in a great while, you’re able to pass on advice to your children that actually seems to resonate with them.
The thrill of March Madness
This is, in this writer’s opinion, the best time of year in sports.
Thinking back to the early days of COVID-19
Think back to March, three years ago, when our kids got an extra-long March break that, for some of them, extended for another year or more.
Listowel student participates in Model Parliament program
One local secondary student recently got a taste of provincial politics at the High School Model Parliament program at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Listowel District Secondary School Grade 11 student Keira Schaefer was chosen to represent the Perth-Wellington riding for this year’s program.
Collecting syrup on a sunny day
On a sunny day over March Break, Jim Gibson, his granddaughters and their friends were busy collecting maple syrup on his farm outside of Fordwich. Pictured are Addison Gibson, Owen, Emma and Reed Coghlin, Jim Gibson and Summer Gibson.
Huron Perth Ag Science Centre to host first AGM
The Huron Perth Ag Science Centre board of directors announced last week the organization will be hosting its first ever annual general meeting later this month.
