Esteemed Canadian author and 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature winner Alice Munro passed away May 13 at the age of 92 in an Ontario care home.
LDSS soccer teams hit the road running
On May 2, the LDSS junior soccer team visited St. Marys District Collegiate and Professional Insitute
North Perth to collect public feedback through online survey regarding ATVs on trails
After a delegation of locals, and the presentation of a staff report to an at-capacity galley, council decided to collect further public feedback through an online survey regarding ATV use of a portion of the North Perth Trail Network.
Ground broken on MAP 59 project
At the May 6 ceremonial groundbreaking of the Memorial Arena Park ‘59 (MAP 59) project, all those in attendance shared the sentiment the event felt like a full-circle moment.
County to begin offering one-time 30-day extension to subdivision, condominium applications
Council amended a bylaw to allow the delegation of authority to allow staff to grant a temporary one-time extension of three months for draft approval to plans of subdivision and condominium plans at the May 2 meeting.
Annual Art Hunt looking for artists
The third annual Art Hunt is now accepting artist registrations, ahead of the June 15 event.
LDSS kick off 2024 soccer season
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Temporary closures possible on Paisley bridge
There may be temporary lane closures on the new Paisley bridge until May 3, to allow completion of minor work. The bridge will remain open to vehicle and pedestrian use during the temporary lane closures.
Madill brings home the Dinning Cup
Eight teams vied to claim the top spot at the 16th annual Matthew Dinning Memorial Junior Boys Rugby Tournament, on April 24 in Wingham.
Local quilt show wows guests
It is hard to believe that the cathedral at Knox Presbyterian Church could be any more beautiful, but the addition of the hundreds of quilts for the quilt show
Community Living seeking support for ten-unit residential build
Community Living North Perth wants to build an 8-10 unit residential building with both individual apartments as well as shared areas specifically for people with developmental disabilities.
Club requests lights at Listowel Bocce Ball courts
At the request of the local bocce ball club, council agreed to direct staff to look into installing lights at the Listowel Bocce Ball courts located on Elm Avenue.
Funding announced for Perth public transportation
On April 19, Matthew Rae, MPP for the riding of Perth-Wellington issued a press release which shared that the province delegated over $882,000 in funding for local public transportation.
Perth County to install 44 speed radar signs this year
“You can’t put a price on road safety,” West Perth Coun. Dean Trentowsky said in favour of installing 44 speed radar signs across the county.
North Perth to reevaluate planning fees at request from local contractor
A letter addressed to council, seeking a fee adjustment, was the subject of a lengthy discussion on April 8.
