At the inaugural Dec. 1 meeting of Perth County council, a new warden was appointed for the coming term.
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Gorrie Splah Pad construction underway
Construction on the new splash pad at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie has commenced, as pictured on Nov. 30.
North Perth man victim of extortion after sending ‘explicit photo’ to woman he met online
Police are reminding residents of the dangers of engaging in online chats following an incident in North Perth that saw a local man become the victim of extortion.
Local health partners asking residents to help ‘remove pressure’ from health care system
A group of local health and social service partners is asking residents to “work together” to help local hospitals reduce emergency department visits during the cold and flu season.
OPP offers tips to help send ‘porch pirates’ away empty-handed
Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it's also made it a cinch for thieves to steal your purchases right from your doorstep.
Listowel man wins Royal Victoria Hospital Auxiliary’s 50/50 draw
Brian Prentice from Listowel was the jackpot winner of the monthly Royal Victoria Hospital Auxiliary (Barrie) 50/50 community draw on Oct. 20. He won $110,332 and was excited to be presented with his cheque on Oct. 28 courtesy of Auxiliary President Lise McCourt. The RVH Auxiliary is raising funds t
Bulldogs split home tests
Harrison Meulensteen’s five-point night wasn’t enough for the Bulldogs to upset the top-seeded Mount Forest Patriots on Friday night, but his five-point outing on Saturday against Goderich was certainly efficient enough to help take down the Flyers.
Listowel rink wins Home Again Classic
The host team proved to be the best team at the Home Again Classic, held this past weekend at the Listowel Curling Club (LCC).
Central Perth U15 Predators take a bite out of Woodstock Wildcats
The Central Perth U15 girls hosted the Woodstock Wildcats at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex on Nov. 24, skating to a dominant 5-1 win.
Big second period powers Cyclones to win over Redhawks
Following three unanswered goals from the Cambridge Redhawks to close out the first period, it appeared as if things were trending badly for the Listowel Junior Cyclones Friday night at the Kerr Complex.
Driver charged following single motor-vehicle collision
On Nov. 24 just before 8 a.m., the Perth County OPP and the Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a single motor-vehicle collision on Perth-Oxford Road in the Township of Perth East.
Theft from delivery truck in Listowel
On Nov. 25 at approximately 10:16 a.m., Perth County OPP received a report of a theft of a cell phone from a delivery truck.
Driver impaired by drug
On Nov. 25 at approximately 8:40 p.m., Perth County OPP stopped a vehicle on Binning Street West in the Municipality of North Perth.
Driver charged with impaired
On Nov. 26 just after 10 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting a general patrol when they came across a vehicle in the ditch on Perth Line 72 in the Township of Perth East.
Roc N Duke’s Pet Supplies slated for expansion to Listowel
A fast-growing local business is set to get a brand-new location in Listowel.
