Maitland Conservation (MC) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 16 via Zoom. They elected a new chair, vice-chair, and second vice-chair to the board of directors.
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Maitland Conservation Foundation seeking donations, volunteers for 2022 fundraising campaigns
The beauty of nature inspires many activities in the great outdoors, like family picnics, photography, fishing, and boating on the many waterways, forests, and campgrounds in this area.
United Way Perth-Huron Youth in Action Grant recipients announced
After a year away due to COVID-19, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce the recipients of Youth in Action Grants for 2021-22.
With some pandemic measures set to ease March 1, Klassen stresses COVID ‘still circulating and still a serious disease’
As the province moves closer to its latest round of pandemic restrictions being eased on March 1, Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen stresses that cautionary measures must still be taken as COVID-19 continues to circulate.
Ontario to eliminate licence plate renewal fees, stickers effective March 13
On Feb. 22, the province announced it would be eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds effective March 13.
Two Howick residents charged with shoplifting from Listowel business
Two people have been charged for theft after police they were caught shoplifting at a local business.
North Perth resident charged with assault
The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after an assault during a domestic occurrence.
Emergencies Act invoked for first time in response to blockades, occupation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared a national emergency in response to the recent blockades of Canada-U.S. border crossings and the occupation of Wellington Street in downtown Ottawa.
Cycs pick up pair of wins as home stand continues
The Listowel Junior Cyclones were firing on all cylinders last week, picking up four valuable points in the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference standings after securing victories over the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins and Brantford Bandits amidst a six-game home stand.
Student nursing placement key recruitment strategy for Listowel, Wingham hospitals
Health human resources remain a pressure point throughout the region. The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance human resources department and the clinical team continue to actively recruit new hires.
Multicultural Association tempts your sweet tooth to raise funds to ‘bring back a smile’ for local boy
The Multicultural Association of Perth- Huron has set a fundraising goal of $5,000 to help fix the smile of Denuwan P Rambuka Liyanage, a five-year-old boy from North Perth who has lost all of his teeth due to a dental problem.
Perth-Wellington to receive rural high-speed internet boost
As part of the Ontario government’s plan to connect every community to high-speed internet by the end of 2025, more than 750 homes, farms and businesses in Perth and Wellington counties will gain access to fast, reliable broadband this year.
Organization celebrates 125 years of supporting, inspiring women
One of the longest-standing sisterhoods in the world, founded in Ontario and now worldwide, is celebrating a major milestone.
Local hospitals see system capacity challenges
Acute care and ICU capacity in the southwest region of Ontario has been very strained this year.
Hoover’s hosting Family Day tours
Hoover’s Maple Syrup just north of Atwood is encouraging area residents to book a Family Day tour of their organic operation this coming long weekend, Feb. 19-21, for the opportunity to walk the sugar bush and see how sap is collected to create everyone’s favourite breakfast complement. Hoover’s Map
