LISTOWEL - North Perth Council previously requested additional information about reduced speed limits within the municipality. Director of Instructor Services Matt Ropp provided a supplementary report, which recommended a phased approach.
Housing crisis study finds 37% likely unable to afford one-bedroom apartment, 70% work full-time
LISTOWEL - A recent United Way Perth-Huron study is debunking long-held stereotypes as it has found that the impact of the housing crisis is spreading through renters to homeowners, and; financial strain is extending from part-time workers to full-time workers.
Additional dates to be permanently added to courthouse schedule
STRATFORD - A first-quarter report on the Provincial Offences Court Services Office shows decreased monthly caseload, but increased charges filed and fines collected.
Perth County Council approves subdivision extending Woodview Drive, Atwood
STRATFORD - An application for a draft plan of subdivision was narrowly passed by Perth County Council last week.
Feedback requested for Listowel’s west end development plans
LISTOWEL - An open house will be hosted on June 17 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex to collect input from residents about two development options for Listowel’s west end.
Council approves snow fence at Wallace Optimist Park, which has been closed by delayed drainage work
LISTOWEL - In an effort to get the Wallace Optimist Park reopened as quickly as possible, council approved snow fencing around newly completed drainage work. Additionally, council asked for an investigation into the future of the park, with relocation of the park as a possibility.
LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match
LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.
North Perth to maintain ICI recycling with no fee, at a cost of $51,000 per year
LISTOWEL - Across the province, changes to the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) recycling program were implemented at the beginning of this year, however, North Perth was granted a grace period by its service provider Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA), as it decided to absorb all a
Independent MC barbecue raises $1,500
WINGHAM - Independent MC hosted a burger and peameal bacon barbecue last weekend on Josephine Street in Wingham.
Annual bike rodeo takes over Listowel arena
LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth hosted its annual bike rodeo, this year inside at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex. Many attended to ride through the course
North Perth approves, Perth County defers Atwood subdivision decision
LISTOWEL - Members of North Perth and Perth County councils were not totally sold on a plan of subdivision application for a development located on the east side of Atwood. The application was presented by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland, to North Perth on April 27, and to Perth County on May 21
Vacated land to be expropriated for proposed Atwood affordable housing project
LISTOWEL - A portion of a property presumably abandoned for over 100 years was approved to be expropriated by North Perth at its May 11 council meeting.
Council tailors attainable housing rent to unit types, allows renting to family
LISTOWEL - North Perth council updated its affordable housing CIP to better appeal to renter realities.
Ag Society host inaugural Listowel Ribfest
LISTOWEL - Three crews were cooking up a storm at the first annual Ribfest at the Listowel Fairgrounds under scattered showers for most of the weekend.
Council agrees to look into additional rural road markings in next budget
LISTOWEL - With the goal of improving sightlines, especially at night, North Perth Council pledged to investigate more road markings on rural roads in the next budget.
