LISTOWEL – For three out of the four years that this ride has existed, Tim Bakelaar has completed the 1,000-kilometre, six-day Great Lakes Ride.
New paramedic dispatch system coming to Perth
STRATFORD – This fall, Perth County Paramedic Services and the London Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) will introduce the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) for all medical 911 calls in Perth County.
Maitland Conservation shares preview of IPM display
WROXETER – The conservation authority presence at the International Plowing Match will be an amalgamation of local organizations working together to share messaging on Drinking Water Source Protection, Conservation land programs, and tree and shrub planting.
Perth County council restricted in lame duck period until Nov. 15
STRATFORD – Potential exists for the re-election of six current Perth County incumbent members, a number which is less than the three-quarters majority threshold needed to prevent a restricted acts period, also commonly known as a lame duck period.
North Perth pitched pilot project to bring workforce to municipality
LISTOWEL – North Perth council was asked to participate in a pilot project which could result in bringing individuals from Toronto to live and work in North Perth.
Weather wreckage spans from Lake Huron to Toronto
ONTARIO – Thunderstorms that swept in off Lake Huron on Sept. 2 brought with them a variety of severe weather that travelled as far as the Greater Golden Horseshoe area.
Waterloo Ravens host preseason game in Listowel
LISTOWEL - The U22 AA Waterloo Ravens hosted a preseason game against the Barrie Jr. Sharks on Aug. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.
Maitland Conservation maintains its stance against the makeup of the new regional area, seeking explanation of methodology from the province
WROXETER – The province previously announced the borders of the newly-established regional conservation authorities; however, it announced the number of members that will make up the boards governing these new locations more recently on July 29.
New Life Mills applies to expand with warehouse
LISTOWEL – The local New Life Mills location is looking to expand its site-specific storage capacity.
CIBC Listowel hosted bake sale to benefit the Run For The Cure
LISTOWEL - The team at CIBC Listowel hosted a bake sale to fundraise for the Run For The Cure on Aug. 27, which included the sale of raffle tickets for two prize baskets overflowing with donated items from local sponsors.
Council asks Parks and Recreation Master Plan to include direction on indoor or outdoor pool, seniors centre, e-scooters on trails
LISTOWEL – A community survey identified the top three North Perth parks and recreation services that residents use are: enjoying parks and natural areas, walking and hiking, as well as attending community events.
Locals protest Ford’s stalled education negotiations, as part of recurring protests
LISTOWEL – Since January, organized protests have occurred around the province opposing Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s antics, because, as local protester Ashley Fox said, “there’s no shortage of scandal.”
Tipi of Huron-Perth reopens in new Stratford location
STRATFORD – Previously located in Gowanstown, the Tipi of Huron-Perth now has a new home on the property of the Stratford Perth Museum and Archives.
Council directs staff to limit Line Fences Act in urban North Perth
LISTOWEL – The Line Fences Act provides a framework for the resolution of line fence disputes between the owners of adjoining properties.
NPFD applies for funding for decontamination trailer
LISTOWEL – A decontamination trailer with a washroom and shower will further reduce firefighter exposure to carcinogens and other contaminants.
