LISTOWEL - The Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, Listowel Library, and Character Square are all locations listed in the newly approved North Perth Public Art Implementation Plan.
Are the Salem Witch Trials reoccurring?
A typical go-to Halloween costume - whether it’s a last-minute decision or a lack of better options - is a witch. It’s not just a classic costume; it’s a statement to the world that the costume-wearer is proud to be a unique individual with differing opinions or skills from societal norms.
North Perth seeking public input regarding new water storage for local communities
LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth issued a notice on Oct. 23, 2025 announcing the initiation of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for additional water storage.
North Perth Creative Canvases host first annual art show
LISTOWEL - North Perth Creative Canvases hosted a fine art show on Oct. 25. This is the first iteration of the annual event.
Ontario delivering more frequent GO Train service between Kitchener, Toronto
ONTARIO - Local residents will soon have closer access to GO Train routes to Union Station in Toronto.
Changes coming to North Perth commercial, industrial recycling
LISTOWEL - Local businesses will soon see a change in their recycling pickup schedule, as well as a new red lid on their blue boxes.
Perth County takes first look at 2026 stewardship program, Ehgoetz questions approval process
STRATFORD - In two reports from Resiliency and Stewardship Coordinator Hannah Cann, the outline for the 2026 stewardship program as well as the 2025 intake results were presented to Perth County Council on Oct. 16. However, Coun. Rhonda Ehgoetz (Perth East) wanted to discuss the continuation of the
Lexi Johnston praised at council for CNE Ambassadorship title
LISTOWEL - It was a family affair at the Oct. 6 North Perth Council meeting when Lexi Johnston was praised for her Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassadorship win.
Large drainage project to intersect Highway 23 re-routed around vital gas main at cost of over $830,000
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got its first look at an engineering report for the Harold Good Municipal Drain project, which recommends $833,900 in work.
Severance approved for Atwood Heritage Processing
LISTOWEL - According to a report to council on Oct. 6 by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland, a proposed severance, if approved by Perth County, will separate the two Atwood Heritage meat processing facilities.
Council approves Carson Farms severance despite staff recommendation to reject application
LISTOWEL - A report by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland recommended denial of an application, from David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd., to sever a 50 acre horse farm, located on the north side of Perth Line 86, from the adjacent 100 acre agriculture field.
North Perth planning to expropriate land to square up intersection
LISTOWEL - For the second time this year, North Perth Council has begun the process to expropriate land, this time to align the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and McDonald Street West.
Council applauds Legionnaires for provincial championship
LISTOWEL - Council members appeared delighted to have a championship team join them in their Oct. 6 meeting.
Listowel bypass assessment reaffirms previous traffic study
LISTOWEL - A staged plan, within a comprehensive assessment, for the Listowel bypass project was presented to council on Sept. 22 and endorsed.
North Perth Servicing Master Plan puts highest priority on additional water storage north of Listowel
LISTOWEL - North Perth recently had its first look at the draft Servicing Master Plan, which investigates water infrastructure needs within the communities of Listowel and Atwood, and identifies future infrastructure projects potentially needed in the next 25 years.
