LISTOWEL - A teammate of the year and a most valuable player were recognized from the over 250 student athletes on each of Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) 23 teams at the June 16 banquet hosted at the school.
North Perth, Perth County reflect on the impacts of last year’s harsh winter
LISTOWEL - Recent reports to North Perth and Perth County councils remind us of the difficulties linked to the winter season we have only recently emerged from.
Countryside Meadows cuts ribbon on new Listowel subdivision
LISTOWEL - Those travelling Highway 23 North will no doubt see construction work beginning directly to the east.
Councillor requests report on BYO alcohol permits for North Perth events
LISTOWEL - “I know some people might think negatively of this initiative, but I think we can treat adults like adults,” Coun. Marc Noordam said regarding the province’s bring-you-own-alcohol regulations under the Liquor Licence and Control Act.
Olympian, school board praise Madill for hosting successful OFSAA rugby championships
STRATFORD - F.E. Madill Secondary School recently hosted the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) AA Rugby Championships for both senior boys and varsity girls age groups.
Hundreds attend open house for Grade 7, 8 students transitioning to LDSS
SEAFORTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) staff updated trustees on North Perth Grade 7 and 8 students transitioning to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) in the fall, after a recent open house event with a high attendance.
Ministry changes will prioritize paramedic response to life-threatening emergencies, while lower acuity calls may receive ‘clinically appropriate’ response
STRATFORD - Ministry of Health system changes to paramedic dispatching are expected to prioritize life-threatening emergencies and reduce ambulance lights and sirens responses.
North Perth school zones speed limits reduced to 30km/h
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council previously requested additional information about reduced speed limits within the municipality. Director of Instructor Services Matt Ropp provided a supplementary report, which recommended a phased approach.
Housing crisis study finds 37% likely unable to afford one-bedroom apartment, 70% work full-time
LISTOWEL - A recent United Way Perth-Huron study is debunking long-held stereotypes as it has found that the impact of the housing crisis is spreading through renters to homeowners, and; financial strain is extending from part-time workers to full-time workers.
Additional dates to be permanently added to courthouse schedule
STRATFORD - A first-quarter report on the Provincial Offences Court Services Office shows decreased monthly caseload, but increased charges filed and fines collected.
Perth County Council approves subdivision extending Woodview Drive, Atwood
STRATFORD - An application for a draft plan of subdivision was narrowly passed by Perth County Council last week.
Feedback requested for Listowel’s west end development plans
LISTOWEL - An open house will be hosted on June 17 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex to collect input from residents about two development options for Listowel’s west end.
Council approves snow fence at Wallace Optimist Park, which has been closed by delayed drainage work
LISTOWEL - In an effort to get the Wallace Optimist Park reopened as quickly as possible, council approved snow fencing around newly completed drainage work. Additionally, council asked for an investigation into the future of the park, with relocation of the park as a possibility.
LDSS hosts Madill for final 2026 HPAA soccer match
LISTOWEL - The F.E. Madill senior girls' soccer team put two past the LDSS goaltender in the May 19 match in Listowel. The results of the last game of the season landed Wingham in second-place, and LDSS in seventh.
North Perth to maintain ICI recycling with no fee, at a cost of $51,000 per year
LISTOWEL - Across the province, changes to the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) recycling program were implemented at the beginning of this year, however, North Perth was granted a grace period by its service provider Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA), as it decided to absorb all a
