It was announced last week that there will be a temporary closure of the obstetrics (OB) department at Listowel Memorial Hospital. This is due to a lack of trained obstetrical nurses available within the OB department, as maternity leaves are leaving the department with only two nurses left.
Easter Basket(ball)
Kaiden Vertulia, 12, shoots and scores on the sunny Easter Monday, April 1.
Ball hockey league coming to North Perth
The growing Municipality of North Perth is getting its own ball hockey league, beginning April 28.
Eastdale addition on schedule, slated to open September 2024
Listowel’s Eastdale Public School is getting ready for increased capacity coming in the next school year.
Brussels’ Adam Cousins – country star in the making
Being born and raised in the small town of Brussels, Adam Cousins is a poster boy for real small town living and country music stardom dreaming. His love and appreciation for music drove Cousins to pursue his passion for country music, and now being an exciting and emerging Canadian country talent,
March Break Library fun
Malee, 6, Jacob, 4, and Amelia, 4, spend their last few days of freedom during March Break at the Listowel branch of the North Perth Public Library completing some festive St. Patrick’s Day colouring pages.
In Photos: Paddyfest Sports
Kin Cares hosted their second Paddyfest event this year on March 12 at North Perth Westfield…
Listowel Christian School to host online, live auctions
With spring right around the corner, the Listowel Christian School is hosting a spring auction consisting of both an online auction beginning March 21 and a live auction at the elementary school on March 22. All the items have been generously donated by many local businesses and families with funds
Paddyfest concert to host local rising talent Owen Riegling
With Paddyfest festivities well underway this week, Listowel is set to host Mildmay native and rising country star Owen Riegling Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
SOAKING UP THE LAST OF SUMMER
Summer isn’t over just yet! After a fun-filled day of playing in the warm late summer sun and the cool, refreshing water at the Listowel Kinette Splash Pad, it’s easy to have a big smile on your face (and be a little silly).
Wroxeter bridge soffit repair tendered
Soffit repairs to the Wroxeter bridge are needed and at its Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council approved a tender to get the job done.
Howick to set new bylaws for pool enclosures
During the Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council directed staff to draft a swimming pool enclosure bylaw to be presented at a future council meeting.
Maitland Conservation updates North Perth council on general status
At its Aug. 14 meeting, North Perth council hosted a delegation from Maitland Conservation (MC, previously MVCA) regarding a general update from the organization.
Changes to be implemented to PC Connect’s schedule
Starting Sept. 5, PC Connect will begin offering four new trip options Monday to Friday on its Rural Route (previously Route A).
Howick to begin budget process in September
At its Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council approved changes to the 2024 budget process.
