SEAFORTH - A summary of school suspensions data collected from Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) schools states there were 1,164 suspensions issued to students between Grades 4-12 during the 2023/24 school year.
North Perth mayor votes against 2025 county budget
STRATFORD - Without unanimous support, Perth County Council approved its 2025 budget at the April 17 meeting, an increase of 11.34 per cent.
Pot O’ Gold Lottery donates $30K to Friends of North Perth Library
The Listowel Kinsmen donated $30,000 from their Pot O’ Gold Lottery to the Friends of the North…
Conners takes eighth place at 89th Masters Tournament
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - The 89th Masters Tournament, at the famous Augusta National Golf Club on April 10-13, included in the field, for the eighth time in his career, Corey Conners.
Request for picnic tables declined
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Farm and Maker Market requested in a letter to council that fees associated with renting picnic tables for the event, which is to take place at Between The Lines on April 27, be waived.
Council approves fall tree sale
LISTOWEL - North Perth agreed to launch the Plant A Tree Grow A Future sale in the fall of 2025.
North Perth council removes regulations for taxi businesses
LISTOWEL - Taxis and ride-sharing options could grow, as North Perth Council moved to remove regulations for taxi businesses at its April 7 meeting.
‘The Queen’s Quartet, A Bridgerton Inspired Concert’ stops at Wingham on April 27 with special vocal guests Kamden Gillespie, Maya Valdez
WINGHAM - On April 1, 2025 Lady Whistledown published her latest Society Paper, which stated, “Dearest Gentle Reader, the Ton is abuzz with gossip that one once removed will return again, to share their tantalizing gift of music for the betterment of all. I, for one, would like to confirm the rumors
North Perth Maple Weekend events a success
PERTH COUNTY - Royalmar Farms hosted its annual Maple Weekend event on April 5 to benefit the Palmerston MRI Fund.
The history of Neptune, impact on the future
In confusing times, it is only human to look for a way to make sense of it all. Given the current political affairs of the present day, I bet many are looking for a distraction.
David Mackey opens Liberal campaign election office in Listowel
LISTOWEL - “This gathering is another step for us to build a stronger community in Perth-Wellington and a stronger community in Perth-Wellington is how we make Canada strong,” Liberal Party of Canada, Perth-Wellington candidate David Mackey said at the opening of his campaign office in Listowel on A
Listowel Agricultural Society’s 2025 Taste of the World event a success
LISTOWEL - A large crowd was on hand at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on April 6, looking for a taste of the international cuisine served as part of the Taste of the World event, organized by the Listowel Agricultural Society.
Council seeking feedback on implementation of compost program
LISTOWEL - Although North Perth offers many waste collection and recycling services, there are limited solutions to divert organic waste items from the landfill.
Road rationalization report does not recommend Perth County assume Listowel truck bypass roads
STRATFORD - When North Perth entered the road rationalization process with Perth County, it sought to have the county assume the maintenance of five roads that currently fall under municipal responsibility. However, it appears the opposite will happen.
Open house for North Perth school boundary review well attended
LISTOWEL - Offering a casual environment for members of the public to mingle with local principals, superintendents, trustees, staff and the consultants behind drafting the boundary review, the Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Boundary Review Committee hosted an open house at Listowel D
