Residents near the scene of a major structure fire in Palmerston are currently being evacuated due to heavy smoke in the area.
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HPPH preparing for vaccinations of children aged five to 11
HURON-PERTH – Today (Nov. 19), Health Canada announced approval of the paediatric Pfizer-BioNTech…
Bluevale driver arrested at RIDE checkpoint in Centre Wellington
A driver from Bluevale has been charged by the Wellington County OPP with impaired driving after a RIDE program investigation on Nov. 17.
Huron-Kinloss man facing plethora of charges after foot chase
A Huron-Kinloss man is facing a total of 32 charges following a brief foot chase in Chesley on Nov. 17.
Senior nabbed for stunt driving
An 89-year-old Kitchener resident has been charged with stunt driving following a traffic stop in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh earlier this month.
Matthew Rae seeks PC nomination for Perth-Wellington
One day after Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced he will not be seeking re-election in the 2022 provincial election; a candidate has already announced their intentions to seek the Conservative Party nomination in the riding.
North Huron driver charged with stunt driving
Huron County OPP has charged a North Huron driver with stunt driving after an incident in Belgrave on Nov. 16.
‘We are thrilled to have high school athletics back’
Despite new regulations and protocols, shortened seasons and generally a different look to the high school sports slate for 2021-22, at the end of the day Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) is just glad to have organized athletics back on the table.
Listowel U18 Reps eliminated from Silver Stick contention
The Listowel U18 Reps didn’t get the chance to play beyond the group stage in the regional Silver Stick championships held in Wingham last week.
Cyclones drop weekend home tests, fall to seventh in Midwestern standings
With a third of the 2021-22 GOJHL season in the books, the Listowel Junior Cyclones have some heavy lifting ahead of them if they want to finish in the top half of the Midwestern Conference standings.
Listowel runner approaches end of ‘52 in 52’ fundraising campaign
“I would compare this one to ‘the baseball season’ of challenges. For anybody who has trained, a half-marathon is probably nothing. But it’s the grind to do the 52 of them. Baseball itself is easy, but if you string that many games together…”
Fall economic statement benefits small municipalities
Ontario released its 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario earlier this month. The plan will fund critical infrastructure projects, seek to attract increased investment, and aims to restore leadership in auto manufacturing. It will also provide greater funding for small and
Home sales remain strong in North Perth
The average sale price of homes in North Perth dropped nearly $200,000 in October compared to September.
Perth County OPP Auxiliary hosting annual holiday food drive, Dec. 4
For many of us, the holiday season serves as a time to reflect upon our blessings, and to reach out to those in need.
Atwood Rona donates $5,600 to local Lions Club
Each year, Lowe’s Canada challenges its Canadian network, including the Moffatt and Powell Rona in Atwood, to fundraise for local non-profit organizations or public schools during the Heroes Campaign. The Atwood store chose the local Lions Club to be the recipient of this year’s funds, recently pres
