Winter in North Perth is nothing new, but each season brings its own reminders about how quickly conditions can change.
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Pens: the small joy in our lives
There are times while parenting small kids that you are abruptly reminded of the simple joys of life. I say abruptly, but also somehow the reminders are always perfectly timed in some divine, mythological way that we don’t understand in the moment.
Smith Steel & Fabrication of Atwood acquired by Tri-Mach Group
TMG is headquartered in Elmira, providing full-service manufacturing and is known for industrial solutions for the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries.
In Photos: Central Perth Minor Hockey Fun Days
MILVERTON - Central Perth Minor Hockey Fun Days saw numerous games hosted in Milverton between Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.
County council adds to 2026 operating budget
STRATFORD - According to the 2026 Perth County budget document, the proposed amount to be collected through the tax levy is estimated at $27.5 million, representing a 7.93% increased tax rate from 2025.
Study shows population growth could attract a new grocery store to Listowel, current gaps in local commercial/retail sectors
LISTOWEL - Data from the recently-completed North Perth Retail Market Demand Study shows that future population growth could attract more national chains to Listowel, one example shared was a new grocery store.
AMDSB approves purchase of two new portables, relocation to Listowel District Secondary School
SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Board of Trustees approved the purchase of two portables to replace units reaching end of service within its inventory, as well as the relocation of two portables to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS).
Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 5 Turnbacks
From February 6, 1991
Southeast Surge teams claim gold at three tournaments over weekend
Jan. 26, 2026 U10A – Southeast Surge (3) at South West Admirals (0) U13B – South West Admirals…
Howick Optimist Club’s Tin Can Curling Tournament rocks (without rocks)
Tin cans were thrown down the ice in place of curling rocks at the third Tin Can Curling…
HPPH cuts jobs to meet 1% budget increase
GODERICH - Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) is continuing to remove staff as a means of keeping cost increases low for member municipalities at the suggestion of HPPH staff.
Perth County OPP focussing on reducing crime through environmental design
Perth County OPP have taken CPTED, which has been implemented in other regions and internationally, and are ‘revamping’ and ‘improving’ it locally.
Over 100 traffic incidents in Perth County due to weather
WEST PERTH - Between Jan. 19 and 25, Perth County experienced a severe weather event that caused over 100 collisions, stranded motorists and road closures including Highway 23 from Palmerston to Elginfield Rd. and Highway 8 from Stratford to Goderich as well as numerous side roads throughout the cou
Howick approves 2026 annual accessibility plan
HOWICK - Council here at its Jan. 13 meeting discussed its annual accessibility plan for 2026.
