On May 2, the Listowel 150th anniversary steering committee gathered inside the newly opened JM Hutchison Distilling Co. in Listowel’s south end.
Listowel distillery releases commemorative bottle for town’s 150th anniversary celebration
F.E. Madill hosts information night on human trafficking of youth
As part of the latest push to raise awareness around the locally rising threat of human trafficking, F.E. Madill Secondary School held an information night on Apr. 29, with gymnasium seats filled with listeners across age demographics.
Local conservation leader breaks new ground on provincial board
For the first time ever, a Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) member will have a seat on the Conservation Ontario Executive Board.
Unpermitted burns, illegal burns an issue for North Perth FD: Pape
Unpermitted controlled burns, and even controlled burns that include items that aren’t allowed to be burned, continue to be a problem for the North Perth Fire Department despite the fact that it can cost residents significant amounts of money.
2024 Citizen of the Year, Celebrate North Perth Awards honour local volunteers
ATWOOD - In recognition of National Volunteer Week, the Municipality of North Perth extended gratitude to all the volunteers who make our community great at an awards ceremony hosted on April 30 at the Elma Memorial Community Centre in Atwood.
New water, wastewater agreement finally sealed
After six years of negotiations, the Township of North Huron and the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, two districts that share several services, have finally reached a cross-border agreement regarding water and sewer hookups.
North Perth given funds for public transit assessment
LISTOWEL - North Perth is not alone in the realization of local transit challenges, as it was granted funding from the federal government in coalition with the Town of St. Marys to conduct a joint public transit needs assessment.
Local DEI committee recommends mandatory training for council
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee has requested that not only the Municipality of North Perth, but also the Province of Ontario, make DEI training mandatory for all members of council.
Wingham Sunday School and congregation donates 450 lbs. of goods to North Huron Food Share
The Wingham United Church Sunday School and congregation donated approximately 450 lbs. of food and…
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Letters to the editor
- Walk for Alzheimer’s, Peter Carter, Teeswater
- Murray asks about bridge load limits, John McCuaig, Walkerton
Community Living helps Winger work, connect with church, community groups
Todd Winger is somewhat new to North Huron, compared to some of the other clients of Community Living Wingham, but because of the organization he is able to work, volunteer and participate in a lot of activities throughout the community.
