LISTOWEL - A business that has long been associated with the identity of the town of Listowel, Spinrite announced on June 3 that it will be closing its doors locally.
Spinrite closes doors in Listowel after 73 years of manufacturing
Council ponders lasting memorial to honour victims of May 23 tragedy
WALKERTON - The May 27 meeting of Brockton council began with a minute of silence, to honour the five people from Walkerton District Community School who lost their lives in a devastating car crash, and the man who was killed in an industrial incident in Chepstow, all on Friday, May 23.
Ontario’s Minister of Education visits Listowel Eastdale Public School
LISTOWEL - In the good news section of the May 27 AMDSB trustee meeting, Chair Michael Bannerman shared that on May 20 Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, visited Listowel Eastdale Public School, accompanied by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.
Fire at Walmart closed store for multiple days, store now reopened
LISTOWEL - Walmart Listowel announced via its social media pages that it reopened on May 29 after a fire occurred.
Mildmay’s Riegling earns five CMA-Ontario awards
HAMILTON - Country artist Owen Riegling brought home five awards from the 13th annual Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) awards on June 1, marking a standout night for the Mildmay native.
Families flock to Wingham bike rodeo
WINGHAM – Sepoy Trade Solutions in Wingham held a bike rodeo on May 31 that attracted several…
Spirit Walk postponed; historical show and tell set for June 18
WINGHAM - The Wingham & Area Historical Society (WAHS) has postponed its planned “Spirit Walk” event.
North Huron approves amendment to water, wastewater billing for multi-unit buildings
WINGHAM - North Huron Council has approved an amendment to the township’s fees and charges bylaw adding multi-residential property series fees.
Wingham Musical Muskrat Festival line-up announced
WINGHAM - The organizers of the Musical Muskrat Festival have announced the itinerary for the two-day event, which will be held at Riverside Park in Wingham.
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North Perth raises Pride flag on June 2
LISTOWEL - On behalf of the Municipality of North Perth, Mayor Todd Kasenberg and a representative of the North Perth Pride Committee Billy Robertson spoke to the crowd gathered at the municipal office on June 2.
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