GREY BRUCE – The province’s medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, announced Aug. 14 that the Ontario government has temporarily assumed control of the Grey Bruce Public Health board.
LDSS alumnus returns for hometown reunion in her 99th year
Listowel’s 150th birthday, with celebrations spanning Aug. 1-3, had the apt theme “Listowel flies back in time.” An ode to its history, the weekend included festivities highlighting the century and a half that created the community as it is today.
Rae presents King Charles III Coronation Medal to Vince Judge
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, had the honour of presenting the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal to Listowel resident Vince Judge on the afternoon of August 2, 2025.
Upcoming Perth County Plowing Match a unique local event Aug. 23
The Perth County Plowing Match is scheduled for Aug. 23, at 7040 Road 154, Atwood, on the farm of Sherry and Scott Dallner.
Huron-Perth study reveals challenges newcomers to Canada face, locals share their experiences
STRATFORD - A housing crisis is occuring accross the nation, however a recent study sheds light on the specific challenges newcomers to Canada face when seeking housing in Huron and Perth Counties.
West Nile Virus activity reported in Listowel, Mitchell
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) reminds residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from traps in Listowel and Mitchell have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
Block party helps to kick-off Listowel 150th celebrations
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Terry Fox runs are fast approaching
Communities across Canada are preparing for Terry Fox runs on Sunday, September 14.
How summer helps connect farmers and politicians, from fairs to farm tours
Summer is a time of long days, local fairs, barbecues, community celebrations — and for Ontario farmers, it’s also prime harvest season for everything from hay and grain crops to fruits and field vegetables.
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Said Again
“Publicity is a newspaper’s stock in trade and it is to the individual’s interest just as much as to the interest of the newspaper to see that it is adequately recompensed for publicity matter, because if a newspaper is properly supported it is able to render broader service to the community."A. G. Smith, first publisher of the Wingham Advance-Times
Letters to the editor
- Gone in 60 Seconds: why South Bruce doesn’t need your fancy 15-Minute Cities, David Wood
- Nato boys and their toys, David Wood
- Murray asks about bridge load limits, John McCuaig, Walkerton
Karli June, Listowel-born country artist continues to rise
Hot off of Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Karli talks love, motherhood and core memories of her hometown
