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.
Bakelaar among cyclists in 1,000km Great Lakes Ride
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.
