LISTOWEL - At the Nov. 3 North Perth council meeting Coun. Marc Noordam requested a report from staff detailing standby pay for seasonal plow operators.
North Perth councillor urges push for justice system changes
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council has unanimously supported the City of Wellend’s calls for implementation and strengthening of bail and sentencing reforms; limiting parole eligibility and conditional or early release for sexual offences against children; as well as strengthening the National Sex Offen
Avian flu detected in more local turkey farms
LISTOWEL - In Ontario, as of Jan. 2, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has listed nine current premises as infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also referred to as Avian Flu. Three of which are located in North Perth.
Reduce, reuse, and recycle resolution
With every new year comes new New Year's resolutions. I have one I would like to propose.
North Perth sale of land policy changes requirements for appraisals
LISTOWEL - Council updated the policy which applies to the sale or disposition of land by the Municipality of North Perth at its final council meeting of 2025.
Avian flu outbreak on North Perth farm
LISTOWEL - A total of 56,000 turkeys at a North Perth poultry farm will be "humanely depopulated" due to the detection of an outbreak of avian flu.
Ironmen split weekend games against Barons, Bulldogs
WINGHAM - The Wingham Ironmen had a rough start to last weekend, with a 5-1 loss to the Hanover Barons on the road on Friday, Dec. 12.
First annual Santaspiel a sucess
WINGHAM - Many were dressed in their Christmas finest for the first annual Santaspiel hosted at the Maitland Granite Curling Club on Dec. 13.
IN PHOTOS: Blyth Santa Claus parade
BLYTH - The streets of Blyth were lined with smiles and those spreading Christmas cheer for the Santa Claus parade on Dec. 13.
IN PHOTOS: Breakfast with Santa
Above is 14-month-old Dawson McKeachnie who liked Santa better from the arms of his mother. Santa…
Legionnaires request a season-long signage agreement with North Perth
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Legionnaire organization is leading off in advance of its 2026 baseball season with a request for more sign time.
New data shows 80 coyote sightings across Perth County in a year
STRATFORD - After a year of collecting data, Perth County staff presented the findings from a coyote sighting online forum and associated public education at the Dec. 4 meeting.
New items added to residential blue box program in the new year
LISTOWEL – Along with the changes local businesses will soon see in their recycling pickup…
North Perth Council adopts Mayor’s Budget
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council discussed the removal of the Galbraith Conservation Area capital project, valued at $75,000, in the 2026 Mayor’s budget, however ultimately left the item in.
West Perth Deputy Mayor Dean Trentowsky named Perth County Warden
STRATFORD - The 151st Perth County Warden shared how past wardens will inspire his upcoming term.
