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Saving Graceland shines spotlight on local mental health issues
Show on Blyth stage until Aug. 8
June 27 Cartoon
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 commemorated Decoration Day with special honours
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 commemorated Decoration Day 2024 with special honours to esteemed First World War One flying ace Lt. Col. Andrew McKeever on June 22 at the Fairview Cemetery in Listowel.
Ontario government announces funding for seniors programs in North Perth
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced $26,781 in funding for North Perth senior programs on June 14.
Great community events being staged across the region
Often in this space we find ourselves recounting the problems and issues that plague us locally, provincially and nationally.
LEMC’s fourth annual Father’s Day Car, Truck, Bike show a success
The Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church held its 4th annual Father’s Day Car, Truck and Bike show on Sunday, June 16.
The Farm Show a reminder of Blyth Festival Theatre’s humble ‘barn’ beginnings
Kicking off the double whammy anniversary season: the 50th Blyth Festival Theatre season, as well as Gil Garrett’s 10th season as artistic director, is The Farm Show.
North Perth approves Listowel sewer work, $110,000 over budget
Unfortunately, the saying ‘Make a deposit at the porcelain bank’ does not benefit the municipality this time, according to a June 3 staff report.
Comparing North Perth, Perth County energy conservation plans
On June 3, North Perth council approved its 2024 Energy Conservation Plan, subsequently, Perth County approved its plan at the June 6 meeting.
North Perth aims to update building permit fees Aug. 1
Council here plans to adopt new building permit fees with a scheduled phase in of a 10 per cent surcharge, beginning August 1, 2024.
Council offers letter of support to Listowel Gardens developer, ahead of passing housing CIP
Although the intention of the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is to improve the local housing market, it appears that its development has hindered the Listowel Gardens housing project.
Atwood Cheese Company began under different name
Atwood Cheese Company Limited was started as a co-operative venture by local farmers under the name Elma Cheese and Butter Company in 1879.
Bat in Stratford tests positive for rabies
A bat in Stratford has tested positive for the rabies virus.
Bear-y good time at Teddy Bear Family Play Day
North Perth EarlyON Child and Family Centre held its annual Teddy Bear Family Play Day on June 15 at Listowel Memorial Park. The well-attended event featured a variety of fun and interactive play zones including a rock climbing wall, inflatables, train rides and teddy bears.
