Eight teams vied to claim the top spot at the 16th annual Matthew Dinning Memorial Junior Boys Rugby Tournament, on April 24 in Wingham.
Local quilt show wows guests
It is hard to believe that the cathedral at Knox Presbyterian Church could be any more beautiful, but the addition of the hundreds of quilts for the quilt show
Community Living seeking support for ten-unit residential build
Community Living North Perth wants to build an 8-10 unit residential building with both individual apartments as well as shared areas specifically for people with developmental disabilities.
Club requests lights at Listowel Bocce Ball courts
At the request of the local bocce ball club, council agreed to direct staff to look into installing lights at the Listowel Bocce Ball courts located on Elm Avenue.
Funding announced for Perth public transportation
On April 19, Matthew Rae, MPP for the riding of Perth-Wellington issued a press release which shared that the province delegated over $882,000 in funding for local public transportation.
Perth County to install 44 speed radar signs this year
“You can’t put a price on road safety,” West Perth Coun. Dean Trentowsky said in favour of installing 44 speed radar signs across the county.
North Perth to reevaluate planning fees at request from local contractor
A letter addressed to council, seeking a fee adjustment, was the subject of a lengthy discussion on April 8.
MAP 59’ tender comes in under budget
All of the community’s support and volunteers’ hard work fundraising for a cause that has historic relevance to the Town of Listowel, has paid off.
Mustangs win WOAA year-end tournament
The Upper Maitland Mustangs U11 team won the WOAA year-end U11 hockey tournament April 5-7 in Howick.
Council denies request but offers support to Listowel 150th anniversary committee
A group of citizens came forward at the April 8 council meeting looking to be appointed by council as a steering committee for the planning of the 2025 Listowel 150th anniversary celebration.
Mobile mental health unit coming to Listowel
Last week, North Perth council agreed to lease office space to what CAO Kris Snell called a “mobile mental health unit that will serve Huron, Perth, and part of Bruce County.”
Council approves road closures for Character Run, Teddy Bear Play Day and Water festival
Although council ultimately approved the requested road closures for three local events, there was a lengthy discussion about the proposed Character Run route.
Council approves road closures for Character Run, Teddy Bear Play Day and Water festival
Although council ultimately approved the requested road closures for three local events, there was a lengthy discussion about the proposed Character Run route.
Cannabis Xpress chain fined $200,000
In an April 8 news release, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) stated it has issued an order of monetary penalty totaling $200,000 to the licensed operator of the Cannabis Xpress chain of cannabis retail stores, which operates a Wingham location, for alleged violations of Ontario’s
Perth County gets more information about Milverton Subdivision
Perth County council received more information about a planned subdivision south of Milverton at the April 4 meeting.
