STRATFORD – Potential exists for the re-election of six current Perth County incumbent members, a number which is less than the three-quarters majority threshold needed to prevent a restricted acts period, also commonly known as a lame duck period.
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North Perth pitched pilot project to bring workforce to municipality
LISTOWEL – North Perth council was asked to participate in a pilot project which could result in bringing individuals from Toronto to live and work in North Perth.
UWPH Brunch N’ Learn looks at homeless issue
WINGHAM – On Sept. 5, the third annual Brunch N’ Learn event happened at the Northern Huron Connection Centre in Wingham. A meal was enjoyed by those in attendance, followed by three guest speakers.
Weather wreckage spans from Lake Huron to Toronto
ONTARIO – Thunderstorms that swept in off Lake Huron on Sept. 2 brought with them a variety of severe weather that travelled as far as the Greater Golden Horseshoe area.
United Way sets new co-chairs
STRATFORD – On the cusp of United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) latest fundraising campaign, UWPH recently announced the organization’s Stratford-Perth co-chairs for the 2026-27 campaign, Marian deWever and June Leitch.
Waterloo Ravens host preseason game in Listowel
LISTOWEL - The U22 AA Waterloo Ravens hosted a preseason game against the Barrie Jr. Sharks on Aug. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.
Maitland Conservation maintains its stance against the makeup of the new regional area, seeking explanation of methodology from the province
WROXETER – The province previously announced the borders of the newly-established regional conservation authorities; however, it announced the number of members that will make up the boards governing these new locations more recently on July 29.
New Life Mills applies to expand with warehouse
LISTOWEL – The local New Life Mills location is looking to expand its site-specific storage capacity.
CIBC Listowel hosted bake sale to benefit the Run For The Cure
LISTOWEL - The team at CIBC Listowel hosted a bake sale to fundraise for the Run For The Cure on Aug. 27, which included the sale of raffle tickets for two prize baskets overflowing with donated items from local sponsors.
Duif heading to para-cycling world championships in Alabama
LISTOWEL – Martin Duif is preparing to test himself against the world’s best para cyclists at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama.
Council asks Parks and Recreation Master Plan to include direction on indoor or outdoor pool, seniors centre, e-scooters on trails
LISTOWEL – A community survey identified the top three North Perth parks and recreation services that residents use are: enjoying parks and natural areas, walking and hiking, as well as attending community events.
Locals protest Ford’s stalled education negotiations, as part of recurring protests
LISTOWEL – Since January, organized protests have occurred around the province opposing Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s antics, because, as local protester Ashley Fox said, “there’s no shortage of scandal.”
Huron-Perth United take on Kitchener TFC in Guelph
GUELPH – The U18 boys Huron-Perth United soccer team were the runners up Aug. 23 at Guelph Gryphon Soccer Complex West Field, losing to a tough opponent in Kitchener TFC. The game was part of the League Cup Finals.
Ontario expanding support for Tariff-impacted workers
HAMILTON – On Aug. 24, the Ontario government announced that in response to the United States’ newly enacted tariffs on a range of Canadian imports.
Cyclones take 7-1 pre-season victory on home ice
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones hosted their first home pre-season game on Aug. 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex against the Ayr Centennials.
