According to the 2020 Ontario Cover Crop Feedback Survey, the largest survey on cover crops in Canada, Huron County ranked number one across the nation.
It Takes A Village announces brand new Kids’ Lunch Club
It Takes A Village has announced a new “Kids’ Lunch Club” for this summer.
School board makes decision on North Perth boundary
At the Board of Trustees meeting on June 28, the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) approved a change to the contentious boundary review that started in October of last year.
Pop-up Character Run in Monkton
Andrew Bucsis was the lone runner at the Monkton 10km pop up marathon hosted by the Community of Character, which occurred during a heat warning. When asked why he would brave the heat, Bucsis answered, “the great work the Community of Character does – and the freezies.”
It Takes A Village receives donation from Tanner Steffler Foundation, Youth Advisory Council
Listowel’s It Takes A Village has received a donation from a local organization dedicated to mental health resources for youth in Huron and Perth counties.
Tenet Security arrives in North Perth for bylaw enforcement service trial
As of June 20, Tenet Security has been contracted to enhance bylaw enforcement in North Perth.
Listowel dog park continues to make headway
The long-awaited Listowel dog park is a little closer to opening its fence.
Municipal employment video eyed to attract newcomers
On June 20, North Perth council got an update on an employment video meant to advertise working at the municipality; they approved a number of drainage and tender awards; and directed staff to organize additional public meetings on the proposed truck bypass and downtown improvements.
Teddy Bear Play Day returns
Soccer player Eyoram Tesfay traded his cleats for a harness at the North Perth Teddy Bear Play Day on June 18 – he managed to make it to the top of the rock-climbing station. The annual children’s event took over Listowel Memorial Park this past Saturday, where kids and adults took part in free game
To hybrid or not to hybrid: Council to return to chambers in hybrid format, full in-person to be reviewed at later date
To hybrid or not to hybrid, that is the question. After some back and forth on June 6, North Perth council voted to defer the decision on how council can return to chambers – if they return at all.
Dance, DJing and Drag: North Perth Pride finishes Pride Month with a bang
As July approaches, North Perth Pride finished their celebrations for Pride Month this past weekend with an evening of dancing, DJing, and drag.
Public meeting for truck bypass, downtown improvements provides options
The downtown core of Listowel continues to be a problem that can’t be solved easily. On Wednesday, June 15, the municipality hosted a public meeting for community members to come and review what it has uncovered regarding Wallace Avenue South and the proposed truck bypass plan.
IN PHOTOS: Blyth Rutabaga Festival
The Blyth Rutabaga Festival returned last weekend, with events for folks of all ages.
North Perth Council Briefs: New municipal position added, Horton Drain to be investigated
At North Perth’s June 13 council meeting, council voted to approve a new position for the municipality and investigate the Horton Municipal drain.
Starbucks, Taco Bell coming to west-end Listowel plaza
Council voted to approve a zoning amendment for two new fast-food chains at its meeting on June 13, allowing Starbucks, Taco Bell, and a commercial plaza to be built next to the Listowel Canadian Tire location.
