The unseasonably rainy weather did not stop a group of local Christmas carolers from taking their voices to the streets of Fordwich on Dec. 17. After the travelling show completed, the choir returned to the former Fordwich United Church for an indoor musical performance for those who didn’t want to
Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation receives ROOTS funds
The Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) Foundation was successful in its application to Trillium Mutual Insurance Company’s ROOTS Community Fund for $5,000. This grant allocation will bring the Foundation up to its $227,000 goal to pay for new IV pumps for the entire Listowel hospital, which require re
Perth County council to allow two businesses on one agricultural property
Claiming that no precedent would be set, Perth County council approved for the first time an application to allow two businesses to be established on one agricultural property, previously supported by North Perth council, at the Dec. 7 meeting.
Ehgoetz, Kellum acclaim Perth County leadership
With no opposition for the Warden or Deputy Warden seats, Rhonda Ehgoetz, Mayor of Perth East, was acclaimed as Warden of Perth County, and Doug Kellum, Deputy Mayor for North Perth, acclaimed the role of Deputy Warden, both for their second consecutive term.
North Perth to allow new parochial school on Line 87
Although it seemed as though North Perth council agreed it was not safe for pedestrians to walk along Line 87 in the Wallace Ward, after some debate members decided to allow a school to be established at 5023 Line 87.
HPPH joins action against the sale of nicotine pouches
Customers may have noticed a new nicotine product, Zonnic, for sale across the region.
Milverton Legion Band upgrades iconic parade trailer
The Milverton Legion Band can’t say enough good things about the generosity of the community when it came time to upgrade their trailer to haul the iconic bandstand float to the plethora of parades they participate in.
Council weighs in on allowing two businesses on one property
The precedent of allowing two businesses on one agricultural property, through a Official Plan amendment application, was discussed at length at the Nov. 20 council meeting, and then revisited at the Dec. 4 meeting.
‘What we are in is a North Perth crisis’
Stacey Ash, representing a new organization called Level Up, which is part of the North Perth Healthcare Action Coalition, delivered some sobering news regarding the future of the local health care community at the Dec. 4 council meeting.
Council agrees to fund 50% of school bus stop arm camera pilot project
Council plans to be a leader in school bus safety. At the Nov. 29 budget meeting, North Perth council agreed to fund 50 per cent of the school bus stop arm camera pilot project.
Howick honours retiring treasurer
Howick Reeve Doug Harding, among other members of the community, bid farewell to Howick Treasurer Brenda Weishar at an open house event on Nov. 30 hosted at the municipal office.
Howick concerned about representation the Huron OPP detachment board
It appears Howick may have missed their chance to be included in the Huron OPP detachment board, although they were only given three days’ notice.
The gift of reading
I’ve seen many times on various social media outlets, videos of moms spewing their controversial opinions about parenting. The topics range from co-sleeping to breastfeeding; honestly, there’s no limit. As you can say about every social media trend. Remember the ice bucket challenge and how out of h
Council steps on the gas by supporting school bus stop arm camera pilot project
By giving its support, North Perth is in a way, giving the school bus stop arm camera pilot project the gas to move towards fruition.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Listowel Santa Claus Parade
The Nov. 25 Listowel Santa Claus Parade attracted many to the downtown core.
