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IN PHOTOS – Maple Weekend at Hoover’s Maple Syrup
It’s the busiest time of year for maple syrup producers, but Diane and Terry Hoover of Hoover’s Maple Syrup always still find the time to open the doors to the public to showcase their impressive certified organic operation just north of Atwood for Maple Weekend, held April 2-3 this year.
Person charged after investigation
Further charges have been laid against an Etobicoke resident as a result of an ongoing investigation in Perth County.
North Perth to enroll in Ontario Naloxone Program
The Municipality of North Perth has enrolled in the Ontario Naloxone Program. During the April 4 council meeting following a presentation by Fire Chief Janny Pape, council voted unanimously to join the program.
New Blue Party announces platform, election candidates
The New Blue Party, started by Jim and Belinda Karahalios, is looking to shake up establishment. From March 31 to April 2, the new party held its first conference where they had guest speakers and announcements to make – the biggest being their platform: The New Blueprint.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Listowel architect William Edward Binning
This is the 12th week of the continuing series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week we feature an architectural plan for the Dickson house that was built on Concession 7, Lot 17 of Elma Township in Perth County.
Don’t scorn God’s mercy
One of my earliest memories occurred when I was only about three years old.
There is hope in prayer
It feels like we are in crisis mode 24/7 in our world.
Listowel Banner Turnbacks – April 7, 2022
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Two fires broke out, a barn fire east of Atwood and the other in Monkton,…
LDSS business class spearheads collection in support of Ukraine
A group of enthusiastic students in Mrs. Harmer’s Grade 12 business leadership class successfully collected donations totaling $1,727.45 in support of humanitarian efforts for the people affected by the war in Ukraine.
North Perth looking at long, short-term solutions for affordable housing crisis
Mayor Todd Kasenberg has previously expressed his frustration with a lack of shovels in the ground regarding an answer to North Perth’s affordable housing crisis. Council is still not quite there, but they are one step closer.
North Perth decides on area north of Kerr Complex for new dog park
The area north of the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex has been approved as North Perth’s next dog park. Centrally located in a growing area of the municipality, creating it will be relatively cheap, safe from highways, and appropriate for the area.
Ashley Fox named new Liberal candidate for Perth-Wellington
The new Liberal candidate has officially been announced. On April 4, after other candidates pulled out, Ashley Fox won the uncontested nomination and is Perth-Wellington’s newest provincial candidate.
Listowel U9 LL Cyclones make selfless donation in support of local sports fund
A local hockey club and two Listowel businesses showed their true character and commitment to community through a selfless joint donation on April 2.
Huron County lifts state of emergency
HURON COUNTY – Huron County has declared its state of emergency is over. Warden Glen McNeil made…
