SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.
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Turning Corners rounding the edges of rock and roll; mixes nostalgic hits with contemporary sound
“The crowd can probably expect a bit of a vintage look and vintage sound. We strive to recreate that sound on stage from the musicians that we most admire throughout those golden years of music.” -Graeme Beaton
North Perth Council approves details in Community Living’s build plan
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got its first look at Community Living North Perth’s new build, and gave its first approval.
Perth County projects minimum 7.98% hike to budget in 2027
STRATFORD - Perth County Council had its first glimpse at the 2027 budget on June 18.
Senior Legionnaires win 16-1 over Port Elgin
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Senior Legionnaires were back at the John Bell Diamond in Listowel on June 26 to take on the Port Elgin White Sox.
Red Top Berries hosts annual Summer Kick-Off event
NORTH PERTH – Red Top Berries held its annual Summer Kick-Off event on June 27, drawing families in to pick their own strawberries.
Queen Elizabeth II visits Perth County
It was during this week, 29 years ago, that communities across Perth County were gripped by “Royal Mania” when Queen Elizabeth II visited during an official Royal Tour of Canada.
Perth County OPP lay 66 stop sign-related charges in one week
OPP across the region continue to focus on stop sign and complete stop education and safety.
Provincial soccer quarter final in Listowel this weekend
The Huron Perth United U18 Boys club will take to the field this weekend as part of the Ontario Cup Quarter Finals at Spinrite Field.
Hospital gala raises $550,000
Foundation officials offered “a heartfelt thank you” to everyone who supported this year’s gala.
Municipalities support 10-year community wellbeing plan; addressing gender-based violence a priority for Perth County
Priority pillars locally are identified as housing and homelessness, gender-based violence and mental health and addiction.
Noordam joins list of candidates for North Perth in October election
Marc Noordam has filed to run for a council positions in North Perth, specifically for the Wallace Ward.
United U18 soccer club set for provincial quarter-final to be played in Listowel this weekend
The Huron Perth United U18 Boys club will take to the field this weekend as part of the Ontario Cup Quarter Finals at Spinrite Field.
The uncommon common sense – part ??
Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.
Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support
“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt
