It had been three long years since the last in-person gala fundraiser to benefit the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation (LMHF) took place. And while the pandemic-related hiatus may have caused an extended wait for its anticipated return, event organizers, sponsors, donators and attendees certainl
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Mayor Kasenberg re-elected as North Perth goes to the polls
The (unofficial) results are in and North Perth residents have spoken, electing their 2022 municipal council for the coming term on Monday night.
Proposed Wroxeter walking trail raises concerns from residents
At the Oct. 18 Township of Howick council meeting, many concerned residents voiced their hesitations surrounding the proposed Wroxeter Walking Trail.
COVID outbreak declared over at Listowel Memorial Hospital
A COVID-19 outbreak that was declared at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Oct. 13 has been declared over by Huron Perth Public Health, the hospital announced on Oct. 24.
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon raises $364,000
The CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon event has a strong tradition of generating fundraising dollars in support of local hospitals, and this year was no exception.
Westfield students learn lacrosse
On Oct. 12-13, members of ‘Spartan Lacrosse’ visited North Perth Westfield Elementary School and led 15 classes on a mini lacrosse workshop. Students learned about the history of lacrosse and its ties to Indigenous culture, while the leaders emphasized the importance of education in following one’s
Ironmen drop weekend matchups
Despite jumping out to a 2-0 lead on visiting Kincardine last Friday night at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex, the Wingham Ironmen (3-4-1-0) were unable to hold off the Bulldogs in a 3-2 overtime loss.
Zehrs conducts second fundraiser in support of NP Sports For Kids fund
Zehrs Markets Listowel provided another financial boost to the North Perth Sports For Kids (NPSFK) fund, donating just over $1,400 in support of the local charity.
Listowel Run For Health raises $3,000
New U Personal Training Studio hosted the inaugural Listowel Run for Health on Oct. 15, raising $3,000 for the ALS Society of Canada. Pictured are highlights of the event, which included both a longer adult run and a one-kilometre children’s run.
North Perth youth victim of sextortion scam
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public to think about sending intimate videos or images to strangers on the other side of the screen.
PC Connect service enhancements discussed
Perth County council received the ‘PC Connect Service Enhancements’ report on Oct. 6 and approved the recommendation to implement Route B service changes.
Crafting at the library
Local crafting enthusiasts gathered at the Listowel branch of the North Perth Public Library on Oct. 5 to create a ‘book pumpkin’ out of donated novels.
North Perth suspending COVID vaccination policy for employees
The Municipality of North Perth will be suspending its COVID-19 vaccination policy for all municipal employees and council, effective Oct. 17.
Industrial subdivision proposed south of Milverton
There was a draft plan for a new subdivision proposed by Percon Developments Inc. in Perth East, presented at Perth County council on Oct. 6.
‘Halloweenies’ good to go for year two of haunted spectacle
LISTOWEL – Jeff Whiteside and Martine Desrosiers – the ‘Halloweenies’ – are set for round two.
