One person has been charged following an investigation into a crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist last October.
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Subdued finish to 2022 for home sales in Brockton
Home sales across the region slowed in the latter half of 2022, and the Brockton market was no exception.
Hurray Hurrah for Hospice
The Hurray Hurrah For Hospice event (Cargill Ladies Night) held last fall was a huge success, with hundreds of ladies from the area in attendance. On Monday, Jan. 22, the organizing committee presented a cheque for an $36,134 to Saugeen Hospice. “Saugeen Hospice would like to thank the organizing co
Storm victim thanks rescuers with popcorn
It may be traditional to “say it with flowers,” but on International Popcorn Day, a few bags of the delicious, crunchy snack would seem more appropriate.
Walkerton agricultural centre to get new roof
Jan. 17 marked the annual meeting of the Walkerton Agricultural Society, and MPP Lisa Thompson made the trip from Queen’s Park to attend.
IN PHOTOS: ANGstravaganza, Jan. 21
Supporters, family and friends were out in full force for ‘Angtravaganza’ and Listowel’s Ang Stratton at Between The Lines Sports Campus and the Listowel Squash Courts on Jan. 21, raising money for the local single mother who is currently battling Stage 4 breast cancer.
IN PHOTOS: Hockey Day in Howick 2023
Hockey Day in Howick returned in fine fashion on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Howick Community Centre, where 11 teams within the Howick and Upper Maitland Mustangs organizations put their skills on display for another exciting event that received tremendous spectator support.
Cyclones stumble to three straight losses
The Listowel Cyclones are still struggling to find their footing since the turn of the calendar into 2023, with the local junior squad dropping three more contests last week while being outscored 12-5.
IN PHOTOS: Milverton 4 Wheel Drives host alumni event, Jan. 21
The Milverton 4 Wheel Drives senior hockey organization hosted a special alumni event on Jan. 21 at the Perth East Recreation Complex, with a pair of games featuring past players 35+ and 45+. The well-attended event raised an impressive $3,205 for the Barney Dale Memorial Fund.
Businesses benefit from coupon book sales
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to adversely affect countless local businesses economically last year, Listowel Squash Courts owner Alan McArthur saw an opportunity to lend a helping hand and generate some additional income for those hit hardest.
HPPH provides update on respiratory illness season
In Huron-Perth, the challenges of the respiratory illness season continue as viruses such as COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) still circulate the region.
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a tough sell these days. Turn on the TV and you see very little forgiveness, but a whole lot of anger. Even in our schools and workplaces, forgiveness is not something you hear about.
Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary installs new executive
The Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently installed its new executive for 2023, pictured from left: Karen Michael, secretary, Rhonda Beirnes, president, and Linda Tobin, treasurer. The Auxiliary has ‘lots of plans for 2023,’ with one of its primary fundraising generators, the LMH gift shop,
A century ago, cheese production was ‘great boon for Elma Township’
Since the mid-1860s, cheese making in Perth County had been on the rise and quickly became a popular trade. It is reported in the 1871 census that there were 13 cheese factories in Perth County. By the 1881 census, the number had risen to 30.
One choice
What if making one choice was enough to change the way you lived your life? What if this one conscious decision made all the difference in your outcome? Would you want to know what it was?
