Howick firefighter, Nathan Lock, is pictured cooking at the Howick Firefighter’s Breakfast fundraiser on Oct. 20 at the Howick Fire Station.
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North Perth Chamber’s Business Excellence Celebration a night to remember
The North Perth Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its Business Excellence Celebration evening, with 155 attendees, including businesses, sponsors, and nominees, gathering for a memorable night of recognition and celebration.
Local kids meet their favourite characters at Listowel Public Library
Local youngsters got a chance to meet some of their favourite characters at the Listowel Public Library on Oct. 26.
Saugeen Ojibway Nation releases statement on DGR referendum results; they “do not affect SON’s ongoing evaluation”
The Joint Chiefs and Councils of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) released a statement on Oct. 29, following the close vote in South Bruce's referendum.
South Bruce voters support willing host status for DGR
Eligible voters in South Bruce have voted in favour of declaring the community a willing host for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) following a public referendum.
North Perth councillors offer budget proposals
Council members have submitted proposals to be considered for the 2025 budget, and the requests range from physician recruitment, to municipal speed cameras to childcare spaces.
LDSS 30th Terry Fox Run raises $2,500
In 30 years, Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) fundraising efforts for The Terry Fox Foundation has amounted to $144,121.28. For their anniversary year, the school has set a goal to raise $2,000.
Listowel Legion Poppy Campaign begins Oct. 25
The annual Poppy Campaign of the Royal Canadian Legion will commence on Friday Oct. 25.
Hamlets, villages eligible for CIP incentive programs
Council here approved the expansion of the Attainable Housing Secondary Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA), effectively making hamlets and villages in the municipality eligible for financial incentive programs.
Subsidized child care fees to be capped at $22 per day in 2025
Those eligible under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System (CWELCC) will see a $2 per day reduction in child care fees in North Perth.
Area hospitals share in $375,209 from Health Care Heroes Radiothon
On October 19, 2024, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves with a mission to inspire support for local hospitals in mid-western Ontario.
Perth County adopts new Official Plan without amendment for Eden Grove development
Despite opposition from several delegations, Perth County council adopted its new Official Plan (OP) at an Oct. 17 council meeting without including amendments for development projects underway.
Hallowe’en party ideas from 1924
Witches, ghosts, carved pumpkins, and scary black cats are what we think of this time of the year as Halloween approaches. Maybe you are going to get dressed up to go trick-or-treating or to host a party.
Listowel MAP59 park to open in November
The culmination of many volunteers’ dedicated time has resulted in a beautiful and peaceful commemorative place, which shines a light on what was one of the darkest moments in this town’s history.
Maple Avenue scare house fundraiser returning for 15th year on Oct. 26, 27 and 31
Martine Desrosiers and her husband Jeff Whiteside are preparing for their 15th annual Halloween House fundraiser at 640 Maple Avenue North.
