A recent conversation at North Perth Council, about policy changes to come from Ontario’s Bill 17, reminded me of an article I read in the Guardian from a few years ago.
North Perth closes Kin Trail Bridge in Listowel
LISTOWEL - On July 21, the Municipality of North Perth posted on their social media platforms that the Kin Trail Bridge, located between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South, will be closed for maintenance during the week of July 21-25.
Jillian Ohm crowned 2025-26 Listowel Fair Ambassador
LISTOWEL - Judges were in agreement on two things at the Listowel Fair Ambassador competition. The first was that this was one of the toughest competitions that they had judged; and the second, that Jillian Ohm should be crowned the 2025-26 ambassador of the fair.
Perth County Financial Report shows a 2024 $100K surplus, $117K investment gain
STRATFORD - A relatively positive financial report was presented to Perth County Council on July 3.
County pauses investigation of development charges
STRATFORD - Perth County staff sought direction from council on July 3 to begin an investigation into the implementation of development charges; however, council asked staff to defer until next year, citing incoming legislation from the province.
Rothwell opposes provincial stance on development charges
LISTOWEL - Coun. Allan Rothwell shared his concerns with North Perth council regarding the “rapid fire changes” that have come from the province, specifically the financial implications from a reduction in development charges, at council’s July 7 meeting.
Funding sought for paramedic services mental health strategy
STRATFORD - With no questions, Perth County Council supported an application for funding by the Perth County Paramedic Services for a mental health strategy for public safety personnel.
Study of Listowel trail bridge initiated ahead of replacement
LISTOWEL - An integral connecting link of the North Perth Municipal Trail is in need of replacement.
Boards approve balanced budgets for next school year
The Board of Trustees of AMDSB received and approved the 2025/2026 budget at its June 24 meeting.
A sign that change is needed
The recent decision to make Mayne Corners a four-way stop, made by Perth County Council on July 3,…
Magical Midways Inc. charged after 2022 safety maintenance violation
A July 2, 2025 release from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) stated that Magical Midways Inc., a carnival ride company based in Toronto and Woodstock, has pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Technical Standards and Safety Act, following a serious safety incident involving
Living snow fences to be included in Perth County Stewardship Program
STRATFORD - Perth County Council reviewed the criteria for snow fence applications through its stewardship program at the July 3 meeting.
Council apprehensively approves new budget process under province’s strong mayor powers framework
The changes to the budget process stem from the strong mayor powers being bestowed on the Mayor of North Perth on May 1, 2025, alongside 169 other municipal leaders, by the government of Ontario.
All-way stop recommended at Mayne Corners
STRATFORD - Perth County’s July 3 decision to designate the intersection of Perth Line 88 and Perth Road 178, which is commonly known as Mayne Corners, an all-way stop will be finalized should Huron County Council agree.
Listowel’s Jaelyn McPherson talks international education, extracurriculars ahead of 2025/26 AMDSB Student Trustee position
LISTOWEL - Jaelynn MacPherson, 16, was elected to be one of two Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) student trustees, alongside Mitchell student Julie Vega.
