Often in this space we find ourselves recounting the problems and issues that plague us locally, provincially and nationally.
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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.
Conners qualifies for Olympics
Local golf fans can watch their hometown hero Corey Conners represent Canada later this summer at the Paris Olympics.
World War Two Lancaster bomber pictured over Listowel
The restored World War Two Lancaster bomber flew over Listowel on its way to Goderich on June 14. The plane which had been in Godrich as a military monument was puchased in 1977 by Canada’s Warplane Museum and restored it to flying condition. These photos from the North Perth Chamber of Commerce Fac
Allegations, innuendo, suspicion hang over Parliament Hill
The mere thought there has been foreign interference in Canada’s political process is shocking enough, but the notion there were MPs and/or senators who may have conspired with foreign governments like China and India leaves the average Canadian speechless.
Howick Council allowing four acres on Strong Farm to be severed
Lynda and Kent Strong of Howick were granted approval from council here to go forward with application C30-2024 and C31-2024 to build two residential lots for their adult children in “prime agricultural area” as the agenda states for its June 4 meeting.
June 20, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – MPP Randy Pettapiece was re-elected for his second term to a Liberal majority government.
