It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon.
Avon Maitland District School Board trustees adopt 2026 budget
SEAFORTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted the 2026 budget on Jan. 27.
Council grants approvals for 49th annual Paddyfest festivities, concert
LISTOWEL - In two votes, North Perth Council approved the road closures for the 2026 Paddyfest parade route, as well as noise exemptions for the annual concert and other Irish shenanigans.
North Perth supports continuation, expansion and new routes to PC Connect
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council was presented the findings from the Transit Needs Assessment at the Feb. 9 meeting. The report investigated the transit needs of North Perth by reviewing existing services and engaging with residents and community organizations with a vested interest in public transpor
Listowel Agricultural Society to expand food booth, council to credit water and wastewater management fees
LISTOWEL - Expansion plans for the food booth at the Listowel Fairground were announced in a letter to North Perth council from Listowel Agricultural Society volunteers, who also sought a waiver of associated fees.
County selects contractor for courthouse roof
STRATFORD - A carryover project from 2025, according to the accepted tender, should come in under budget.
Local fuel station meets frozen fortress
LISTOWEL - Although the sign that displays the gas price was blocked by a huge snowbank, area snowmobilers filled up nonetheless at the Pioneer gas station on Mitchell Road in Listowel last weekend.
County approves 2026 budget despite councillor’s concerns about tax affordability
STRATFORD - The 2026 budget – which includes an 8.75% increase – was approved at the Feb. 5 Perth County Council meeting.
North Perth signs $5.4M agreement with province for new sanitary pump station
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council passed a bylaw authorizing the signing of a transfer payment agreement with the Ontario Minister of Infrastructure at the Feb. 9 meeting.
Pens: the small joy in our lives
There are times while parenting small kids that you are abruptly reminded of the simple joys of life. I say abruptly, but also somehow the reminders are always perfectly timed in some divine, mythological way that we don’t understand in the moment.
In Photos: Central Perth Minor Hockey Fun Days
MILVERTON - Central Perth Minor Hockey Fun Days saw numerous games hosted in Milverton between Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.
County council adds to 2026 operating budget
STRATFORD - According to the 2026 Perth County budget document, the proposed amount to be collected through the tax levy is estimated at $27.5 million, representing a 7.93% increased tax rate from 2025.
Study shows population growth could attract a new grocery store to Listowel, current gaps in local commercial/retail sectors
LISTOWEL - Data from the recently-completed North Perth Retail Market Demand Study shows that future population growth could attract more national chains to Listowel, one example shared was a new grocery store.
AMDSB approves purchase of two new portables, relocation to Listowel District Secondary School
SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Board of Trustees approved the purchase of two portables to replace units reaching end of service within its inventory, as well as the relocation of two portables to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS).
Order for new Monkton fire tanker approved, truck to be delivered in 2028
LISTOWEL - In two years, a new fire tanker will be delivered to the Monkton Fire Station; however, the work leading up to its purchase goes back to 2021, under the former fire chief.
