Before the invention of radio, television and the internet, people would travel to towns and cities to do recitations for the residents of the area. They would read from authors such as Dickens and Shakespeare. A number of them came through Perth County in the mid-to-late 1800s and into the turn of
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Farm Credit Canada makes donation to LDSS
The Agriculture Specialist High Skills Major program at Listowel District Secondary School received a $1,000 donation from Farm Credit Canada during Ontario Agriculture Week on Oct. 5. The growing program has over 40 grade 11 and 12 students, and emphasizes getting students out into the community to
IN PHOTOS: Milverton Oktoberfest 2023
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Paving commences on Elma Street West
After months of closure, the construction rehabilitation of Elma Street West between Wallace Avenue South and Victoria Avenue South appears to be coming to an end with the paving process commencing last week. The project was initially slated for completion in October.
Community encouraged to ‘Unite for a Bite’ in support of United Way
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting local workplaces and individuals to “Unite for a Bite” in support of the organization’s work to help build brighter futures for North Perth’s most vulnerable residents.
North Perth council selects engineers for 2024 road reconstruction work
Council received good news relating to recent engineering proposals, as Manager of Public Works Lyndon Kowch stated they came in under budget.
Chamber, Listowel BIA discuss state of local business community
An integral part of any community’s economic growth and prosperity can be found within its small business sector.
North Perth joins petition seeking changes regarding Highway Traffic Act
North Perth council does not plan to let up on their petition to limit vehicle speed in Kurtsville.
Avon Maitland director of education announces retirement
The Avon Maitland District School Board announced last week that Director of Education Dr. Lisa Walsh will be retiring in August 2024.
Howick sees increase in homes built, decrease in total permits issued
lthough the number of building permits issued in Howick Township is down, the projects seem to be larger than average.
Maitland Conservation Board hears 2023 summer work plan highlights
Jayne Thompson, communications and GIS-IT coordinator at Maitland Conservation (MC), updated board members on member and staff activities that have taken place since June at the Sept. 20 board of directors meeting.
Howick Fire Chief to split time as bylaw enforcement officer
Fire Chief Josh Kestner was appointed the Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer at the Oct. 3 council meeting.
Howick will see two per cent increase in OPP bill
Next year’s increases to the OPP budget in Howick Township are credited to a slight increase in the calls for service, number of households, salaries, and the 2022 cost-adjustment.
Howick to host trail grand opening
Guests can get the full fall experience on Oct. 29 in Howick.
Healthy watersheds, people and wildlife part of One Health Approach initiative
A One Health Approach initiative is bringing representatives from several organizations into a broad conversation about developing an integrated approach to health to reduce the risk of future infectious disease outbreaks.
