The Legendary Downchild Blues Band lead singer Chuck Jackson pauses to smile at the crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Nov. 18.
Walkerton U18 Rep Capitals play in Regional Silver Stick Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals went 2-1-0 at the U18 Silver Stick tournament last week. The team started off with a 3-0 win over the Tavistock Titans on Nov. 12, before falling 2-1 to the Minto Mad Dogs on Nov. 14. They regained themselves with a 4-1 win over the South Grey Spartans. Their record carried th
Cyclones U18 Rep team participates in Regional Silver Stick
The Listowel Cyclones U18 team went 1-2-1 at the Wingham Regional Silver Stick tournament last week. The team started out with a 2-2 tie against the Ayr Flames on Nov. 13, before beating the Kincardine Kinucks 2-0 on Nov. 16. The Cyclones then fell to the Mid-Huron Huskies 2-0 on Nov. 18, and the Mi
North Perth adopts new strategic plan with four goals
Council adopted the 2023-26 North Perth Strategic Plan at the Nov. 13 meeting.
St. Joseph’s Church holds Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 18
The Christmas Bazaar at St. Joseph’s Church on Nov. 18 was a busy site only minutes after opening its doors for the lunch and Christmas Greenery sale. Pictured at the by donation bake table was Julie Immink, Sherri Hicks, and Lisa Martin.
Critical comments, bad blood with Invenergy leads council to defeat decision to support Palmerston Energy Centre
Members of council criticized and reminisced of the history North Perth has with Invenergy, before defeating a decision to grant their support to the Palmerston Energy Storage Centre at its Nov. 20 meeting.
Set7 aims to add skilled trades courses in effort to secure funding
Two free skilled trades training programs could be available to North Perth residents, should the municipality secure a new stream of funding.
Listowel Ag Society hosts Christmas Showcase
Shelby Donegan of the Victorian Inn and Spa smiled for the camera at the doorway to their unique display outside of the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Christmas Showcase on Nov. 18. Inside the festive camper housed a slew of the local company’s products all made in-house.
What is the difference?
The figures shared at the Nov. 13 North Perth council meeting regarding school bus blow-bys were jarring, to say the least.
North Perth council defeats Blazek’s motion ceasing work towards Atwood housing complex
After a lengthy discussion challenged its commitment, it appears North Perth council will remain dedicated to bringing affordable housing to the municipality.
North Perth appoints new treasurer
For the first time since amalgamation, the Municipality of North Perth has a new treasurer.
Listowel boundary expansion approved, but density questions raised for development
Perth County council agreed to expand the Listowel settlement area boundary for the purpose of developing additional residential housing at its Nov. 16 meeting, however members had comments about the density of the proposed development to the west of the town.
Additional streets added to primary, secondary sidewalk snow removal
An additional kilometre of sidewalk has been added to the total 30-plus kilometres of serviced sidewalks in North Perth.
Perth County approves replacement of courthouse tower lighting system
The historic courthouse in Stratford will again be highlighted during the Lights On Stratford winter festival, as Perth County council agreed to replace the light system which staff say is at the end of its life, at the Nov. 2 meeting.
New public health tool provides short-term projections of illness
A new report from Public Health Ontario shows that severe respiratory illness and hospitalization in children is expected to increase over the next couple of weeks.
