LISTOWEL – At the July 6 North Perth council meeting, an application proposing to build a single detached home and four-plex residential building at 740 Elma Street West was supported. Although not included in the planning report, a delegate at the meeting said this stems from the expropriation at
North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens
Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.
Fine laid from worker injury
Following a guilty plea in the Provincial Offences Court in Stratford June 18, Ideal Supply Inc. was fined $70,000 after a worker fell from a ladder and was injured.
Goslings in Listowel
Locals are cautioning people to be careful driving in downtown Listowel as wild animals are paying…
Delegation requests AMDSB change meeting time, record meeting videos
Request is to attract parents to run for trustee role in election; board says it governs itself
Integrity Commissioner investigation concludes Ehgoetz contravened code of conduct, council votes against docking pay
STRATFORD – The Integrity Commissioner presented the findings of its investigation stemming from three complaints against Coun. Rhonda Ehgoetz (Perth East), and concluded she contravened sections of the code of conduct at the Perth County council meeting on July 2.
AMDSB trustees pass compliant budget for 2026/27 school year
SEAFORTH – The trustees of the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) approved their budget at the June 23 meeting.
Council asks to exempt non-profits hosting fireworks, demolition derbies from paying firefighter standby fees
LISTOWEL – The 2026 North Perth fees and charges bylaw, which came into effect at the beginning of this year, included a fee for local event organizers.
Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs
SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.
Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility
LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i
North Perth Council approves details in Community Living’s build plan
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got its first look at Community Living North Perth’s new build, and gave its first approval.
Perth County projects minimum 7.98% hike to budget in 2027
STRATFORD - Perth County Council had its first glimpse at the 2027 budget on June 18.
North Perth chooses not to reduce development charges as part of provincial program
LISTOWEL - Stemming from the Canada-Ontario commitment to build $8.8 billion worth of housing over 10 years, the Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP) was launched on June 1.
Top LDSS Lightning athletes recognized
LISTOWEL - A teammate of the year and a most valuable player were recognized from the over 250 student athletes on each of Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) 23 teams at the June 16 banquet hosted at the school.
North Perth, Perth County reflect on the impacts of last year’s harsh winter
LISTOWEL - Recent reports to North Perth and Perth County councils remind us of the difficulties linked to the winter season we have only recently emerged from.
