Staff anticipate the new Perth County Official Plan to be completed before the end of 2024, however, significant public consultation and provincial approval are needed first.
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Former Monkton library property to be listed for sale by municipality
Since the Monkton Library moved to the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex, council asked staff to consider the sale of the former site in May 2022. At the Jan. 8 council meeting council voted to list the property for sale.
First baby of 2024 arrives at Listowel hospital
Marshall Dane Bowman was the second baby to be born at Listowel Memorial Hospital in 2024, arriving on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 5:51 p.m. to proud parents Maynard and Beverly Bowman of Clifford. Baby Marshall weighed in at an even eight pounds, and is the fourth child for the family. “We’re very happy t
North Perth Toy Show and Sale draws large crowd
t was a packed house for the annual North Perth Farm Toy Show and Sale on Jan. 6, with vendors and buyers coming to the Listowel Agricultural Hall for the fundraiser in support of Make-A-Wish Canada. The charity has been the recipient of door and live auction proceeds from the event for the last 28
39th Bruce Williams Fun Days set for Jan. 11-14
The Steve Kerr Memorial Complex will play host to a showcase of emerging youth talent over the next few days, as Wallace Minor Hockey will bring the 39th edition of the Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree to Listowel.
Report reiterates North Perth’s commitment to health care
Last month, council was told to expect over 9,000 North Perth residents to be without a family physician in the next five years, as a result of the approaching retirement of six local doctors.
Transportation Master Plan recommends expanding Listowel sidewalks, trails
The North Perth Transportation Master Plan (TMP) proposes $6.7 million in upgrades to the pedestrian and cycling network, citing data collected from locals surveyed.
Local unemployment rate hits 4.4%
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 4.4 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 5.6 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Maitland Conservation reviews 2024 budget
Maitland Conservation (MC) held its regular board meeting on Dec. 20, receiving updates from each department head while extensively reviewing the 2024 draft budget and fee schedules.
El Niño effect on local weather could be easing, according to meteorologist
Scientists call the phenomenon “El Niño”. Members of the public call it “that weirdly un-wintery weather we had over the Christmas holidays.”
Panthers host volleyball tournament in Listowel
The Listowel Panthers hosted a volleyball tournament on Dec. 2-3 at LDSS. The team’s bake sale and silent auction also raised $900 for the breakfast clubs of Listowel schools. All the Listowel teams did well over the two days; the senior 16-17U team finished first, beating Waterloo 2-1. The 15U girl
Listowel Curling Club honours longest active member Doug Rathwell
The Listowel Curling Club (LCC) honoured its longest-tenured member with a surprise gathering prior to the holiday season getting underway.
Cyclones close out 2023 at top of Midwest conference
Despite having their 17-game point streak snapped on Dec. 21, the Listowel Cyclones were able to rebound with an overtime win the following night to close out their 2023 regular season schedule at the top of the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference.
Ag Business and Crop Inc. – taking field health to new heights
It would be an impossible task to find anyone who could coherently argue against the value of farmers. They feed the world’s population in its entirety, and much of their success or failure in the agricultural sector is based upon the health of the soil in which they plant, and subsequently the crop
What can the Stratford-Perth Archives do for you?
Recognizing that what happens at Stratford-Perth Archives can seem a little mysterious, we thought we’d start the new year by answering some questions about ourselves. Though, like Lily in Toronto, who sent this lovely postcard to her friend in Sebringville on Dec. 31, 1907, we also want to wish eve
