Lainie Keil and Kailey Fallis just missed the rain when they took a walk in Listowel’s Memorial Park on April 6. Wednesday wasn’t the last shower for North Perth – April brought its typical spring showers with it this week.
Council settles on Livingstone Park for It Takes A Village outdoor market
After some deliberation at the April 11 North Perth council meeting, council voted in favour of It Takes A Village’s Market proposal – though not at its first choice of venue.
Listowel BIA reports successful year in business despite pandemic
“The last few years have not been normal for our business community,” Chairperson of the Listowel Business Initiative Association, Scott Patterson said during the general meeting of the association.
Perth-Wellington NDP candidate Burbach says housing among key priorities in coming election
Jo-Dee Burbach has a lot on her CV. From small business owner to editor for a digital magazine, from Stratford City Councillor to, as of November of last year, NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington.
Perth County discusses roadside pollinators, joint accessibility appointments, Milverton subdivision
Aside from Coun. Daryl Herlick’s reprimand and SWIFT’s update, Perth County also presented a number of reports of interest at its most recent meeting.
From ‘89 to ‘22: North Perth’s new assistant chief settling into new job after 33 years in fire service
Thirty-three years ago, Dennis McEwen never would have thought he would be here. Being a firefighter was not something that he particularly aspired to be, after all. He entered the field on March 27, 1989, after being asked a few times to join the service.
Two of five SWIFT fibre optic projects completed, one delayed
In February, Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. (SWIFT) announced it has begun construction to bring fibre connections to 407 homes in Perth County. At the April 7 Perth County council meeting, SWIFT Executive Director Barry Field gave an update.
Councillor officially reprimanded by Perth County
Perth County Councillor Daryl Herlick may find his most recent reprimand frivolous, but county council evidently did not.
New renovations, CT equipment, info portal among topics discussed in recent LWHA reports
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) released highlights from its board of directors meeting for March. A number of reports were presented regarding staff training, COVID protocols moving forward, new equipment and facilities, and budget concerns.
North Perth to enroll in Ontario Naloxone Program
The Municipality of North Perth has enrolled in the Ontario Naloxone Program. During the April 4 council meeting following a presentation by Fire Chief Janny Pape, council voted unanimously to join the program.
New Blue Party announces platform, election candidates
The New Blue Party, started by Jim and Belinda Karahalios, is looking to shake up establishment. From March 31 to April 2, the new party held its first conference where they had guest speakers and announcements to make – the biggest being their platform: The New Blueprint.
North Perth looking at long, short-term solutions for affordable housing crisis
Mayor Todd Kasenberg has previously expressed his frustration with a lack of shovels in the ground regarding an answer to North Perth’s affordable housing crisis. Council is still not quite there, but they are one step closer.
North Perth decides on area north of Kerr Complex for new dog park
The area north of the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex has been approved as North Perth’s next dog park. Centrally located in a growing area of the municipality, creating it will be relatively cheap, safe from highways, and appropriate for the area.
Ashley Fox named new Liberal candidate for Perth-Wellington
The new Liberal candidate has officially been announced. On April 4, after other candidates pulled out, Ashley Fox won the uncontested nomination and is Perth-Wellington’s newest provincial candidate.
Collaboration across the county key to North Perth’s emergency response plan
During North Perth’s March 21 council meeting, David Clarke, emergency management coordinator (CEMC), presented a report on last year’s response and what they’ll be focusing on in the next 3-5 years. Collaboration across the county is key, he said.
