LISTOWEL - To celebrate Police Week, Perth County OPP hosted their sixth annual barbecue, handing out hotdogs and drinks, courtesy of Erie Meats, on a sunny afternoon at North Perth OPP’s downtown Listowel detachment.
Morris-Turnberry backs Howick on frustrations with new utility poles
Council here approved a motion to endorse a letter from Howick Township addressed to multiple government officials, including MPP Lisa Thompson and Premier Doug Ford, concerning the installation of new utility poles for high speed internet.
Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members
Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.
Morris-Turnberry addresses repairs to major damage on Salem Road
At its May 6 meeting, council here heard from Director of Public Works Mike Alcock about damage to Salem Road, and options for repair.
F.E. Madill hosts information night on human trafficking of youth
As part of the latest push to raise awareness around the locally rising threat of human trafficking, F.E. Madill Secondary School held an information night on Apr. 29, with gymnasium seats filled with listeners across age demographics.
Morris-Turnberry authorize internet, phone voting for 2026 election
Council here passed a bylaw authorizing internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election, during its April 22 meeting.
Listowel distillery releases commemorative bottle for town’s 150th anniversary celebration
On May 2, the Listowel 150th anniversary steering committee gathered inside the newly opened JM Hutchison Distilling Co. in Listowel’s south end.
Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection
On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality.
A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County
The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page.
Violence against women on rise locally; isolation, cost of living among factors
There’s a violent pattern in Huron and Perth counties. It’s noticed cross-organization, -sector, and right next door. Instances of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are on the rise locally, and it’s nothing new.
Morris-Turnberry passes 2025 budget, sees a 4.01 tax rate increase
ouncil here passed their budget for 2025, during its third reading and public meeting on April 8. The overall total residential tax rate increase is 4.01 per cent, or an increase of $144.55.
North Perth Dog Park is building momentum, funding needed; upcoming open house will provide answers to community questions
The North Perth Dog Park working group, and members of the community, gathered on the sunny, warm afternoon of Apr. 13 at the pavilion in Listowel’s Memorial Park.
Belmore hosts the 55th annual Maple Syrup Festival
The 55th Annual Belmore Maple Syrup Festival was held on April 10 and 12, with the village’s community centre packed for the highly-popular event.
Truck and trailer accident in Listowel April 9 led to a two day cleanup
LISTOWEL – On April 9, at approximately 5 p.m., a transport truck heading northbound on Highway…
Morris-Turnberry Council awards tender to Walker Construction Limited
Council here awarded a tender for surface treatment on municipal roads to Walker Construction Limited for $502,830.20.
