WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.
North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development
LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.
Listowel Kinsmen commit $50,000 to dog park
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Dog Park has been in the works since 2022, and has recently received a financial boost to make it operational.
Fair weather fun at 2026 Howick Fall Fair
HOWICK - There was plenty of fun to be had at the Howick Fall Fair on Sept. 26.
Candidates weigh in on the protection of agricultural land, student challenges
LISTOWEL – Although the candidates in the 2026 Municipal Election discussed several topics at the Sept. 21 all-candidates meeting hosted by the Listowel Agricultural Society, the topics that garnered the most responses were regarding the protection of agriculture lands and municipal resources within
Abate Huron-Perth Chapter 14 donates to Listowel Memorial Hospital
LISTOWEL - The Abate Huron-Perth Chapter 14 donated $12,500 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation on Sept. 26.
Lightning varsity boys baseball team kicks off season at home
LISTOWEL - The LDSS Lightning varsity boys baseball team hosted games at the John Bell North diamond on Sept. 23.
Provincial ministers visit completed first phase of Listowel Gardens
LISTOWEL – Listowel Gardens Apartments and Shops welcomed Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Robert Flack and Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries and Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae to tour the project on Sept. 21.
Security enhanced at Perth County Courthouse
STRATFORD – Starting Sept. 8, 2026, new security enhancements will be in effect at the Perth County Courthouse, located at 1 Huron Street, Stratford.
North Perth council to reconsider location for new Listowel pool
LISTOWEL – North Perth council decided to stray slightly from procedure to reconsider the location of Listowel’s next pool. Council had previously selected John Bell South baseball diamond as the location in 2024.
County flags at half-mast for former Ellice Township Reeve
STRATFORD – Perth County council held a moment of silence in remembrance of the late Reeve of the former Ellice Township, Fred Knechtel.
Commemorative veterans crosswalk approved for Elizabeth St. East
LISTOWEL – A divided North Perth council selected to proceed with a commemorative veterans crosswalk, despite staff’s recommendation that the implementation could interfere with the existing construction on Elizabeth Street East, as well as the need for a policy to implement specialized crosswalks.
Terry Fox Run returns to Listowel, raises nearly $8,000
LISTOWEL – The Terry Fox Run not only returned to Listowel on Sept. 20, but also surpassed its fundraising goal.
Weed Man campaign collects for Salvation Army food bank
LISTOWEL – According to a Weed Man press release, 1 in 4 families in Canada live in food-insecure households and over half of all Canadians are one paycheque away from needing food bank services.
Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law
STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.
