A search warrant executed in Chesley earlier this month has resulted in more than $440,000 in drugs and stolen property being recovered by police.
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Cyclones split preseason tests with Sugar Kings
The Listowel Junior Cyclones completed their 2022-23 GOJHL preseason tune up with a 3-1 road victory over the Elmira Sugar Kings on Sept. 4.
Crabby Joe’s ‘You Eat, We Give’ campaign enters fourth year
Crabby Joe’s Listowel had a steady flow of delicious eats moving out the door on Aug. 31, as part of its You Eat We Give campaign, the fourth edition of the fundraiser that sees 50 per cent of the day’s proceeds allocated towards the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation. Through the campaign’s firs
Holly Jolly BBQ held on Sept. 4 in Listowel
The Sunday morning rainfall tapered off just in time for the second edition of the Holly Jolly BBQ to take place in Listowel Memorial Park on Sept. 4.
Perth Cultivating Opportunity Grant application period open until Nov. 30
Perth County is excited to launch a refreshed Cultivating Opportunity Grant Program. The application period is now open for the Community Stream and eligible applicants will be considered for grant funding up to a maximum of $2,500.
OPP stresses back-to-school diligence
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers that students in Perth County are heading back to school this week after summer break.
Perth County OPP seek suspects in Memorial Park vandalism
On Aug. 15 at approximately 3:17 p.m., the Perth County OPP investigated an act of mischief that happened during the overnight hours on Aug. 14-15 at a pavilion located on Royal Street East in the Municipality of North Perth.
Popular Listowel ReStore ceases operations Sept. 2
The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially hard on charitable organizations and outlets over the last two and a half years, and Listowel’s Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario ReStore proved no exception.
Mental health alliance supports new Canadian crisis hotline
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is pleased about the announcement that there will be a new hotline number available for Canadians in distress and that it is being implemented imminently.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The Stratford Strike of 1933
As we celebrate Labour Day this year, we are looking back at an event and the ramifications that took place 89 years ago: The Stratford Strike of 1933.
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Over the Labour Day weekend, two swimming incidents occurred, leaving one…
Five to 11 year olds now eligible for COVID-19 booster
On Aug. 31, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, announced that children aged five to 11 are now eligible for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Truck crashes into downtown Atwood building
Residents planning on sleeping in the holiday Monday received an early wake-up call of a different sort in Atwood the morning of Sept. 5.
Listowel captures 11U OBA crown
The championship game against your biggest rival. Extra innings. Home diamond and big crowd. Doesn’t get much better than that with a provincial baseball title on the line.
Arthur teen charged in two-vehicle crash in Listowel
A 16-year-old driver from Arthur has been charged by police following a two-vehicle crash in Listowel on Sept. 6.
