The Technology and Skills Learning hub has a new, shorter name.
Famed Listowel musician returns for July 26 concert
Sarah Pratt-Parsamian makes her return to Listowel for the Summer Concert, brought to the community by the Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA). On July 26 at 7 p.m., the concert will be staged at the Listowel Memorial Park Amphitheatre and is free, though donations are accepted.
Survey for North Perth’s transportation master plan extended
North Perth is extending the survey for their transportation master plan (TMP) changes to July 26. Additionally, the municipality hosted a second public meeting regarding the plan on July 12, so that residents that missed the first meeting on June 15 could attend, raise concerns, or ask questions.
North Perth Council Briefs: EV Charging Station Strategy, OP application submitted, closed session meeting pushed again
At the July 18 North Perth council meeting, council discussed an EV charging station strategy jointly undertaken by a number of counties, a late application on a proposed mixed use development, and a closed session meeting pushed back.
IN PHOTOS: Record-breaking numbers at 166th Listowel Fair
After a long wait, the 166th Listowel Agricultural Fair finally kicked off without a hitch. Elizabeth Johnston, president of the Listowel Agricultural Society, says that despite a rocky few years, in which a full fair had to be postponed, the fair was extremely successful.
Nearby residents concerned over fire behind Erie Meats
After a fire behind Erie Meats was successfully contained and extinguished, resulting in only a few burnt trees, nearby residents are expressing concern over safety – and it isn’t the first time.
Goat yoga at Between the Lines
Denver B. led a session of goat yoga at Between The Lines Sports Campus in Listowel on July 9. Pictured is one of the goats interrupting Alyssa Lidow’s pose
Perth County Council Briefs: GGR Plan, grant policy changes, ambulance replacements discussed
Perth County’s July 7 council meeting saw the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (GHGRP) extend into the near future, the grant policy formalized, Emergency Medical Services equipment and ambulances replaced, and a contract for highway salts awarded.
Comancheros host 40th annual Show n’ Shine
The Listowel Comancheros Club’s 40th annual Show n’ Shine took over the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on July 10.
Grain Farmers of Ontario taking applications for Legacy Scholarship
The Grain Farmers of Ontario are accepting application for the Legacy Fund Scholarship, encouraging “the pursuit of higher education in any area of study that will benefit agriculture or agri-food and support(ing) the development of future leaders in these areas.”
Conversation on employment, training set for July 19
North Perth is facilitating a community conversation to better understand employers’ needs when it comes to training.
Bumpy start leads to smooth roads ahead
Ian Brady has been driving professionally for five years this September but has only been in the transit business since the holiday season. He drives, among other routes, for PC Connect, the county’s public transportation system.
Hospital closures may continue this summer
After emergency room closures on Canada Day had residents surprised, and closures last weekend had residents worried, CEO of the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) Karl Ellis says that hospital closures may continue this summer.
Council delays decisions on business plans, renews insurance policy
At North Perth’s first hybrid council on July 4, a full council room delayed decisions on the business plans of the municipality, renewed its insurance policy, and voted to exempt the Listowel Agricultural Fair from the noise bylaw and provide picnic tables.
Kathryn Boyd named new AMDSB Superintendent of Education
At the June 28 Board of Trustees meeting for the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), trustees announced the appointment of Kathryn Boyd as Superintendent of Education.
