HARRISTON – The Town of Minto’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee welcome all to celebrate Indigenous Culture on Sept. 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex, 111 George St. S. Harriston.
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The Mirror’s reflection is always an attraction
In anticipation of this month’s release of the Stratford-Perth Archives’ free, local newspaper database, we are showcasing histories of Perth County newspapers. Today, we take a look at the Stratford Mirror and its interesting founder. The Mirror will be just one of the newspapers available via the
Listowel Banner’s Sept. 5 turnbacks
2014 - North Perth council supported a recommendation from Coun. Warren Howard to step back from the Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group.
Half-century celebrations abound
Fifty-year milestones are understandably rare for community organizations, but there are several coming up in our area within the next couple of weeks.
We need both supervised consumption sites and addiction treatment hubs
The provincial government’s plan to move supervised drug consumption sites from school zones looks good at first glance.
OPP support Law Enforcement Torch Run
LISTOWEL - The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) ran down Main Street and Wallace Avenue in Listowel on August 22 to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for the Special Olympics.
Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo, Stratford Perth launches Better Together Capital Campaign for new facility
KITCHENER - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) launched its Better Together Capital Campaign on Aug. 28, with a ground-breaking ceremony attended by community leaders and supporters. The six million dollar campaign, supported by both the City of Kitchener and the Cit
North Perth approves new development charges, implementation policy for attainable housing CIP
NORTH PERTH - North Perth council supported new development charges (DCs), and the implementation policy for the Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan, at the Aug. 26 council meeting, paving the way for future development.
Pathway to the past: The history of Hardwood Haven
Since moving to Listowel when I was eight, I have always loved driving or walking by this beautiful home, and dreamed of going inside it. I was thrilled when, a few years ago, before it was sold, I had the opportunity to do just that. I had a lovely tour of the former Hardwood Haven Bed and Breakf
Cyclones capture 5-3 pre-season game win over Elmira Sugar Kings
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones are back on the ice and off to a great start, including their latest pre-season win, a 5-3 victory overthe Elmira Sugar Kings Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Council supports three severances west, south of Listowel
LISTOWEL – North Perth Council’s support of three severance applications, at its Aug. 26 meeting, gives a preview of local development to come.
Rae: Eastdale school addition to be ready for fall session
LISTOWEL - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, recently announced that the new addition at Listowel Eastdale Public School will be welcoming new students in September for the 2024-25 school year.
Turnbacks – Wingham Advance Times August 28, 2024
Turnbacks - Wingham Advance Times August 28, 2024
Atwood Fire Station: Half a century of community service
There’s a reason the traditional gift for a 50th anniversary is gold – it’s half a century of commitment. That’s the word that rings true when one ponders the history of the Atwood Fire Station.
Avon Maitland school board welcomes new superintendent
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is welcoming Riley Culhane as he assumes the position of superintendent of education to fill the role of April Smith who is leaving at the end of August.
