Two Listowel Junior Cyclones alumni are returning home, albeit behind the bench instead of on it this time around.
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Colts obtain Teague Vader in OHL Priority Selection
There was a strong sense of déjà vu in the Vader household last weekend.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Kin Cares Youth Group Carnival
The Kin Cares Youth Group hosted a fundraising carnival on Saturday, April 29 at the Listowel Kin Station, followed by an evening of song to the tunes of High School Musical. The upstart group is looking to bring a disc golf course to Listowel through its fundraising efforts.
Listowel Lifestyle Show set for May 12-13
The North Perth Chamber of Commerce’s premier spring event is upon us once again.
North Perth Public Library hosts first Youth Poetry Contest
The North Perth Public Library (NPPL) hosted its first Youth Poetry Contest on April 18 at the Listowel Library Branch in celebration of National Poetry Month.
North Perth introducing new ARU registration program
North Perth has now introduced an Additional Residential Units Registration program.
‘They finally caught Lightning in a bottle!’
Nineteen years ago today – May 4, 2004 – Jeremy Roenick scored the series-winning goal in overtime of Game 6 for the Philadelphia Flyers to eliminate the Toronto Maple Leafs from the second round of the NHL playoffs.
The Empowered Collective visits Elma Township Public School
On May 1, members of The Empowered Collective visited Elma Township Public School to provide some knowledge and practical tools for Mental Health Awareness Week for Grade 5-8 students.
North Perth Chamber of Commerce hosts Annual General Meeting, April 19
On April 19, the North Perth Chamber of Commerce (NPCC) held its AGM at the Listowel Legion. The doors opened at 5 p.m. which allowed Chamber members to mix and mingle with other business owners until the start of the meeting.
‘Grow, make the world better, and bear fruit’
Every April 22 since 1970, people have been celebrating Earth Day by taking action to protect the environment. One common activity on April 22 is tree planting.
Local author releases second book, REFLECTIONS
Reflecting on your past can rouse some serious emotions. From pure joy to utter sadness and every emotion in between, our past has a way of truly shaping us, whether we like it or not.
PIECES OF THE PAST: Listowel’s first hospital opens doors
Did you know that Listowel’s first hospital was privately run? The hospital opened in 1910 and was based out of a house at 445 Wallace St. N. It was ran by two nurses, a Miss Tolton and a Miss Schneider. The house had been the private residence of Fred Ellis prior to its sale and conversion to a sma
Listowel BIA holding Mother’s Day promo encouraging to shop local
For Mother’s Day this year, the Listowel BIA is holding a “Thank you, Mom! Shop Local Dollars” promotion to encourage those who celebrate the day to shop locally. This is being run in partnership with the North Perth Chamber of Commerce and Listowel Libro.
Teddy Bear Play Day to close roads, June 17
At its May 1 meeting, North Perth council approved a Listowel road closure request for the Teddy Bear Family Play Day.
Local radio station hosts food drive
100.1 FM The Ranch hosted a successful food drive in support of the Listowel Salvation Army’s food bank on Wednesday, April 26 at Food Basics in Listowel. Brandon Burge, co-host of The Ranch’s morning show, was on hand to accept donations from the community.
