Township council accepted a report and approved bylaw no. 38-2024, a swimming pool enclosure bylaw, at its June 25 meeting.
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Playground fundraising goal reached for North Perth Westfield
A fundraising committee has reached its latest target goal so there is more playground equipment on the way to North Perth Westfield Elementary School.
Learn to accept God’s soul-tending invitation to rest
Do you have a day of rest every week? The commandment about Sabbath rest is the longest of the ten…
Pathway to the Past: Our Carnegie Library
After being encouraged and advised by then MP John Richardson to apply for funding for the library…
Howick Council to enter agreement with R&R Pet Paradise
Council provided direction to staff to draft an agreement with R&R Pet Paradise of Harriston, including certain stipulations.
Arrest made in multi-jurisdictional theft investigation; $600,000 in stolen vehicles, equipment recovered
PERTH/GREY/HURON COUNTIES – One person is facing several charges following a property crime…
County to hold open house events to give update on draft official plan
County council approved the next step in the process of adopting a new official plan.
Butterfly effect would be a game changer
Among my favorite movies is The Butterfly Effect. The 2004 film features Ashton Kutcher as a troubled time traveller who discovers, to his chagrin, that attempts to correct mistakes in the past can generate unintended consequences for the future.
A parka with shorts? Why not?
With the arrival of Canada Day, many of us muse about what it means to be Canadian.
July 4, 2024 Turnbacks
2014 – Listowel and Wingham hospitals prepared to participate in a provincial program to increase the sharing of information across health care providers.
Listowel Lions Club hosted a Vintage Pickup Truck Show
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Lions Club hosted a Vintage Pickup Truck Show on June 23. “Some pretty…
Van Allen Insurance wins 2024 North Perth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
LISTOWEL – The 2024 North Perth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament was held at the Listowel Golf…
The history of Canada Day, formally known as Dominion Day
On July 1, 1879, the Canadian government passed a law passed designating the anniversary of…
Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House holds grand opening of Listowel location
Local residents have a new option for breakfast and lunch with the official grand opening of Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House.
Bruce County Memories: Olympic gold medalist settled in Teeswater
When Teeswater became home to “the world’s first great woman swimmer” you’d think she might talk about her past life.
