LISTOWEL - North Perth Residents will soon see social media posts, as well as paper copies, from the Municipality of North Perth sharing council meeting highlights.
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Listowel to turn green for 49th Paddyfest, the town’s iconic Irish festival
LISTOWEL - The popular Paddyfest Irish Festival is back for its 49th year, with a full slate of events scheduled across two-weeks, running from March 13 to 22.
Pathway to the Past: Dentist’s home on Binning Street
Have you ever walked past a home and wished you could see inside? Even just a tiny peek? Back in…
LDSS hosts WOSSAA, finishes fourth
LISTOWEL - Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) hosted the 2026 Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) AA Championship for Senior Boys Basketball on Feb. 25.
Jantzen tops local euchre scoreboard
WALKERTON - Euchre scores for Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Walkerton library.
Reeve denounces ‘intimidation tactics’ as recording ban lifted by council
Reeve Paul Heffer used the opening of Monday night’s North Huron Council meeting to issue a warning about growing hostility toward municipal officials, after an altercation following last month’s meeting left Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer with “significant injuries” and unable to attend.
To boldly go where no one has gone before
Recently, a former American president said something about believing in the possibility of space aliens – it is, after all, a huge universe, filled with possibilities.
Listowel resident, council weigh in on ATV wayfinding signage
LISTOWEL - A request from the Huron Shores ATV Club (HSATV) spurred a delegation from a resident as well as council discussion about the bylaw which allows ATVs on the roads within the Municipality of North Perth.
World Day of Prayer 2026 theme “I will give you rest: come”
WALKERTON - The theme “I will give you rest: come,” drawn from Matthew 11:28-30, will guide this year’s World Day of Prayer (WDP) service in Walkerton, set for Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church. A Service will also be held at Brucelea Haven and Maple Court at 10:30 a.m.
Cyclones debut new mascot, take 5-1 victory over Sarnia
The Listowel Cyclones - 10th in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL)- carried out a 5-1 victory over the Sarnia Legionnaires (12th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Leslie Motors successful bidder for new FDNH vehicle replacement
North Huron Council approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-350 with a cap from Leslie Motors for $85,575.00, plus applicable taxes, to replace the aging 2008 Dodge Ram currently serving as Squad 5 at the Wingham fire station.
Walkerton Herald-Times March 5 Turnbacks
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Bluewater District School Board passes motions seeking review and consultation on possible provincial plan to eliminate trustees
CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) trustees are speaking out on a possible plan by the provincial government to remove English public school trustees in Ontario.
Grey-Bruce Public Health issues warning after local overdose cases
GREY BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has issued an overdose alert, with the statement that there have been 10 overdoses between Feb. 25 and March 1 in various locations across Grey-Bruce.
Kindness Project collects over 50 blankets for families at Ronald McDonald House
Students at Maitland River Elementary School (MRES) held a Kindness Project fundraiser in February, making and collecting blankets to donate to the Ronald McDonald House in London.
