I fear that a couple of councils are teetering on a slippery slope, with the recent disapproval of a townhome development.
North Perth raises Pride flag at office
To commemorate and show its support to Pride Month, North Perth Pride in partnership with the Municipality of North Perth hosted its third annual flag-raising event on June 3.
North Perth, Perth County turn down 19-townhome development
North Perth council sided with several vocal neighbours against a proposed 19-townhome development on Walton Avenue North in Listowel at the May 27 meeting. In following procedure, the proposed development with North Perth’s comments was presented to Perth County council on June 6, where after two t
Kasenberg appointed to Perth County road rationalization project committee
Representing North Perth will be Mayor Todd Kasenberg in the Perth County road rationalization project, which could see the county assume six North Perth roads.
Industrial, residential developments north of Listowel okayed by North Perth, County
A 54-acre development at the north end of Listowel, which includes industrial, commercial, and residential areas, received approval from Perth County on June 6, and on May 27 by North Perth.
Council votes to maintain NPFD on-call weekend requirements
Council opted for the status quo for North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) on-call weekend requirements, despite roughly 43 per cent of the firefighters surveyed prefering reduced requirements. According to a report presented to council on June 3, approximately 57 per cent of North Perth firefighters w
North Perth Imagination Library receive a positive response in its first month
Council here was updated on the community response since the launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in North Perth, at its May 26 meeting.
Ghostwriting
I have this theory about dogs. The theory is, that the best dogs are not the most well-behaved dogs, they are the most memorable dogs.
Legionnaires management changes hands
Long-time Listowel Legionnaires General Manager Chris Kurz, announced on May 29 that he would be stepping down from his role.
Wingham musician’s career leads him to Carnagie Hall, locals comment on performance
Wingham native, Thomas Beard’s career has led him to performing at the legendary Carnagie Hall in New York City on April 20, 2024.
Wingham musician’s career leads him to Carnagie Hall, locals comment on performance
NEW YORK – Wingham native, Thomas Beard’s career has led him to performing at the legendary…
Listowel Memorial Hospital working to restore units after fire
On the morning of May 28, a small fire broke out within a construction zone on the second floor of the Listowel Memorial Hospital.
Stacked, Community Living North Perth team up
Passing the cheque from a May 27 fundraiser is Stacked Pancakes co-owners Romy Sharma and Hitang Singla alongside Community Living North Perth representatives. The fundraiser raised $440.13.
Council approves purchase of a new tractor, arena rubber flooring, Atwood playground
NORTH PERTH – Council approved the purchase of one new tractor with a cab, to be located at the…
Business owners lament building permit issues, CBO offers explanations
Three local businesses claim the municipality’s building department has let them down resulting in negative impacts to the their businesses, which they say cost them thousands of dollars.
