The first Santa Claus Parade in Canada was held on Dec. 2, 1905 in Toronto and sponsored by Eaton’s Department Store. Since that first one, many communities across Canada and Perth County have been holding parades, with Listowel being no exception. Excitement is always in the air when waiting to see
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A year unlike any other
It’s hard to believe that we are 21 months into the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also hard to believe that, in hindsight, we were all so naïve to think that it would only be two weeks until the curve was flattened.
Abundance of Christmas spirits
Having been a father for a few years, Christmas in present times more resembles what it was like for me as a lad so many decades ago. I’m now starting to see the similarities through the eyes of my tykes, and it brings on a great deal of nostalgia.
Sharing and caring: What Christmas 2021 is all about
The Grinch known as the COVID-19 pandemic is hijacking Christmas again – or rather, it will if we let it.
Special performance by Salvation Army Band
On Sunday, Dec. 12, the Listowel Salvation Army Church Band delivered ‘Christmas Cheer’ in the form of music to the patients and staff of Listowel Memorial Hospital. After playing several Christmas carols, the band concluded with “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and proceeded to Caressant Care where
Klassen encourages residents to get COVID booster shot
With the provincial government opening up eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots (third doses) to all residents over the age of 18 and the rising number of cases due to the Omicron variant, some members of the population have actively expressed their frustration, confusion and anger over vacc
Council defers Official Plan, zoning amendments for Listowel development
Council supported a recommendation by Perth County Manager of Planning Sally McMullen to defer a decision on Official Plan Amendment 33 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment 02-2021.
Blanket bounty
Listowel Ford’s annual Blanket Drive wrapped up this week, with product specialist Matt Cory (left) and general manager Bill Williams displaying the stockpile the fourth annual event was able to generate for area organizations on Dec. 20. Cory estimated as of Monday that the 2021 edition of the Driv
Brockton recognizes Herald-Times on 160 years of business
The Municipality of Brockton recognized the Herald-Times on its 160 years serving Walkerton and surrounding community on Dec. 22 with the presentation of a congratulatory certificate. Pictured: Mayor Chris Peabody (far left) and Mike Dupuis (far right), representing the Brockton Economic Development
$5,000 worth of wire stolen from Listowel business
Police are looking for two suspects after a reported break-in and theft from a business on Rocher Road last week.
Suspect attempts to steal car with passenger inside
A scary situation ended safely for one North Perth resident after someone tried to steal their car – with them inside.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre announces service cuts to deal with critical shortage of nurses
South Bruce Grey Health Centre announced in a press release it will be closing the Walkerton emergency department from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily, and converting Chesley hospital to a 20-bed alternate level of care unit, effective Dec. 27, for an indefinite period.
Deconstruction of Gorrie Mill continues
The ongoing deconstruction of the Gorrie Mill continues. Locals take the old building apart one piece at a time, on Dec. 17.
Ontario to cut capacity limits, reduce gathering sizes in response to Omicron
The province is implementing new capacity restrictions to several sectors in response to the ever-increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario.
