The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is seeking volunteers. Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario owns and operates nine ReStore locations, including the one on Rocher Road in Listowel.
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Perth County Dairy Producers donate milk to local schools
The Perth County Dairy Producers were out in full force on Thursday, Dec. 9 delivering bottles of chocolate milk to schools across the county. Committee member Travis Riddell, along with son Winston (back row, right), dropped off 360 bottles of A2 milk to St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel. A2 m
Media’s missed moment
I can’t be the only one who watches more TV during this time of year. My excuse for this rather lazy habit is typically the weather. I often tell myself, “It’s too cold and stormy to go out.” Then I plop myself into my spot on the couch and remain there for the rest of the night. Sometimes sleeping
Listowel parades of Christmases past were surely spectacles to see
Christmas 1946 was a magical time for many families, as many Second World War veterans had returned home. That year, the Santa Claus parade in Listowel was a huge event with great emphasis placed on the visiting Sea Cadet band.
Calculating the incalcuable – Part I
Harvest 2021 has been painful. Soybeans were interrupted by rain. The dream of an early planted wheat crop vanished, stolen by untimely rains. Many farmers are like us with just ‘one more day’ of corn left out there waiting to be picked.
Ranch 100.1FM Food & Toy Corral brings in $40K
For two years running, The Ranch 100.1FM has been crushing hunger. And just when Perth County’s Hottest Country may have suspected it couldn’t do much better based on its inaugural Food & Toy Corral in 2020, the recent 2021 edition exceeded expectations.
COVID cases in Huron-Perth continue upward trend
It’s not the news anyone wants to hear especially around the upcoming holiday season, but the reality is the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be very much prevalent in Huron-Perth.
As community grows, long-term care in North Perth remains significant concern
Concerns regarding the long-term care (LTC) situation in North Perth have been hot button topics for local stakeholders and influencers in recent discussions.
Bruce County paramedics ‘stuff an ambulance’
After visits to locations in Wiarton, Southampton and Port Elgin, Bruce County’s paramedics will be taking their “stuff-the-ambulance” holiday food drive to the Kincardine Sobey’s on Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Weiler’s Cleaning and Restoration celebrates 35th anniversary
Weiler’s Cleaning and Restoration Ltd. recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. Here, Mayor Chris Peabody, far right, offers his congratulations on this milestone.
OPP: latest research shows high levels of chemicals, lower-than-advertised levels of THC in illegal cannabis
OPP officials say tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and pesticide analysis of illegal cannabis shows consumers should break ties with their “dealer” and switch to legal products.
Hawks draw large crowd for Friday night game
It was a busy weekend for the Walkerton Hawks, with two home games and one away, none of which produced the results the Hawks wanted.
Walkerton FC names new president
Walkerton FC has named its new president.
Grey Bruce Singers plan February return
Christmas is a time for music and the Grey Bruce Singers (GBS) really missed being able to perform for their audiences for these past two years.
