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
Independent MC barbecue raises $1,500
WINGHAM - Independent MC hosted a burger and peameal bacon barbecue last weekend on Josephine Street in Wingham.
Annual bike rodeo takes over Listowel arena
LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth hosted its annual bike rodeo, this year inside at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex. Many attended to ride through the course
North Perth approves, Perth County defers Atwood subdivision decision
LISTOWEL - Members of North Perth and Perth County councils were not totally sold on a plan of subdivision application for a development located on the east side of Atwood. The application was presented by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland, to North Perth on April 27, and to Perth County on May 21
Vacated land to be expropriated for proposed Atwood affordable housing project
LISTOWEL - A portion of a property presumably abandoned for over 100 years was approved to be expropriated by North Perth at its May 11 council meeting.
Council tailors attainable housing rent to unit types, allows renting to family
LISTOWEL - North Perth council updated its affordable housing CIP to better appeal to renter realities.
Ag Society host inaugural Listowel Ribfest
LISTOWEL - Three crews were cooking up a storm at the first annual Ribfest at the Listowel Fairgrounds under scattered showers for most of the weekend.
Council agrees to look into additional rural road markings in next budget
LISTOWEL - With the goal of improving sightlines, especially at night, North Perth Council pledged to investigate more road markings on rural roads in the next budget.
Second annual Cultural Unity Festival a colourful display
LISTOWEL - The gymnasium of the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) was filled with the brightly coloured flags of the many countries represented at the 2nd annual North Perth Cultural Unity Festival on May 6.
Trustees discuss changes to Ontario school boards ahead of municipal elections
SEAFORTH - Last month, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra announced Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act. The bill was passed on May 6 at Queen’s Park.
Council agrees to bylaw enforcement shared services agreement with Perth South
LISTOWEL - Within the pages of the consent agenda of the April 27 council meeting, a report proposes a temporary North Perth shared services agreement to provide bylaw enforcement services with Perth South.
North Perth to investigate handling bylaw adjudication internally
LISTOWEL - North Perth residents could soon be able to speak to their parking ticket fines, without driving to Stratford.
