Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health, said last week that COVID-19 is increasing – cases have doubled recently – but it’s not out of proportion with what was projected and prepared for.
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Michie requests recount in Morris-Turnberry
A Morris-Turnberry councillor candidate has requested a recount.
Win two tickets to see Jason McCoy in Wingham on Nov. 24
Jason McCoy will take to the stage at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Nov. 24, and we have two tickets to give away to one lucky reader!
Drives open Senior AA season with three consecutive losses
The 2022-23 WOAA Senior AA hockey season is underway, with the Milverton Four Wheel Drives yet to get into the win column.
LDSS senior boys’ volleyball team drops pair of games
The LDSS senior boys’ record dropped to 2-4 in Huron-Perth volleyball action on Oct. 20, after suffering a pair of home losses to Stratford DSS and Central Huron. The Lightning came up short in straight sets to Central Huron (25-21, 25-20), before falling in three to Stratford (22-25, 25-11, 25-8).
LDSS junior boys volleyball team in action
The LDSS junior boys’ volleyball team was in action on Oct. 20 in Listowel, dropping a pair of straight-set decisions to Stratford DSS (25-17, 25-13) and Central Huron (25-23, 25-21).
Kitchener law firm opens Listowel office
Lawyer and property owner of Madorin, Synder LLP Barristers and Solicitors, Bob Scriven, grins as he serves brisket to attendees of his Oct. 7 open house. The law firm, originally from Kitchener, has opened a new location in Listowel. The aim of the event was to invite the community out to see the n
Sound Six Investments subdivision application presented to county
The applications for two proposed subdivisions in the northeast end of Listowel were presented at the Oct. 20 Perth County council meeting.
County approves Official Plan Amendment for mixed-use property in Listowel
At the Oct. 20 Perth County council meeting, the warden and councillors received a report titled ‘Official Plan Amendment 206,’ for a planned mixed-use development in Listowel.
Listowel Trinity United Church hosts fall rummage sale
The annual Listowel Trinity United Church fall rummage sale on Oct. 20-21 saw attendees leave with a variety of new treasures, from clothes to toys and everything in between. Proceeds from the fundraiser are being divided between local charitable organizations such as the Listowel Salvation Army Thr
WI assembles for 83rd annual meeting
Members of Guelph Area Women’s Institutes met at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Oct. 19 for their 83rd annual meeting with the theme “Celebrate With Us – 125 Years of WI.”
Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster club celebrates 30th anniversary
The Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster club celebrated their 30th anniversary on Oct. 20. The celebration was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel. Current and previous members, as well as guests, enjoyed a night of laughter and learning. The group meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at
Local charged with multiple offences relating to underage sex assault
The Perth County OPP have laid charges in relation to a sexual assault on a youth that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.
OPP charge local man for break in
On Oct. 8 just after 7:30 a.m., the Perth County OPP investigated a break and enter at a Road 166 North Perth address.
Man charged with causing disturbance
On Oct. 16, the Perth County OPP responded to a disturbance at a Wallace Avenue North business in Listowel.
