April 24-30, 2023 marks Tourism Week in Canada and Perth County is ready to celebrate!
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Fundraiser established for Atwood man paralyzed in March snowmobile accident
“It was just the biggest freak accident. I still don’t really know what went down, because we weren’t there. Shelby was with him but said the snow was kicked up when he was in front of her. Then he just vanished.”
North Perth begins water metre upgrade project
The Municipality of North Perth will begin installing new water metres as part of a major upgrade project on April 24.
Midwestern Newspapers picks up seven first-place honours at OCNA Awards
Nominated for 12 awards in the 2022 OCNA Better Newspapers Competition, Midwestern Newspapers picked up a total of seven first-place honours following the virtual announcement of the winning entries on April 14.
War Amps 2023 key tag mailing begins in Listowel
The War Amps begins its 2023 key tag mailing to Listowel and surrounding area this week.
Toccalino family donates $60K for video scoreboard at Palmerston arena
To say that James and Cara Toccalino give from the heart is an understatement.
Drayton Kinsmen Farm show returns, April 12-13
Rural Ontario’s agribusiness showcase is back. The Drayton Kinsmen Farm show will return for its 39th edition this spring after three years of pandemic-related cancellations.
Howick CBO recovering after ‘freak accident’
A local man has a new hero, his granddaughter, who got him safely to the hospital after a softball-sized rock slammed through the windshield of his vehicle and shattered his face as he was driving on the 8th Line near his rural home on Feb. 13.
Commissioner: federal government met threshold to invoke Emergencies Act
Public Order Emergency Commissioner Paul Rouleau says the federal government did in fact meet the “very high” threshold required to invoke the Emergencies Act last winter in response to “Freedom Convoy” protests in downtown Ottawa.
Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 12 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2022 Better Newspaper Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
Moore reminds Ontarians to ‘remain vigilant,’ get vaccinated
The province’s chief medical officer of health says despite a decline in cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, Ontarians should “remain vigilant” and stay up-to-date with vaccinations.
West Grey driver charged in hit and run
One person has been charged following an investigation into a crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist last October.
Pharmacies now able to directly prescribe medications for common ailments
The provincial government is making it more convenient for people to connect to care closer to home by launching pharmacist prescribing for some of the most common medical ailments.
Palmerston residents receive Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pins
Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, left, recently presented three Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum volunteers with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pins in recognition of their work. Volunteers Bob McEachern, Susan Welsh and Diane Gilbertson received their pins at the museum on Dec. 22. Volunteers Wayne Mart
OPP offers tips to help send ‘porch pirates’ away empty-handed
Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it's also made it a cinch for thieves to steal your purchases right from your doorstep.
