Howick council approved a request that would see the former Fordwich United Church to be used for both a retail store and a future residential home.
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Results of local forest studies have Maitland Conservation watershed ecologist concerned
Serious warning signs from local forests in the Maitland Conservation (MC) coverage areas have Watershed Ecologist Erin Gouthro concerned, with more than 80 per cent of the wooded plots showing signs of a “disturbance signal.”
HPPH opens vaccine bookings for young children starting this week
On July 21, the Ontario government announced that COVID-19 vaccine bookings would open for children six months to under five years of age. Parents/caregivers will be able to book an appointment for their eligible children starting on Thursday, July 28.
‘3Nolans’ visit Saugeen Ojibway Nation with message of inspiration for youth
Ted, Jordan, and Brandon Nolan, Indigenous hockey royalty, visited the community in Saugeen First Nations at the James Mason Community Centre on July 21, bringing their message of inspiration to the youth of the Indigenous territory.
Cortese scores ace at Listowel Golf Club
Gino Cortese is the latest member of the hole-in-one club at the Listowel Golf Club. Cortese scored his ace on Saturday, July 16, hitting four-iron on Millennium No. 8.
Local farmers stress driving patience for motorists
Doug Johnston sits comfortably and confidently at the controls of his New Holland combine harvester, and makes the turn onto Perth Road 147 that runs adjacent to Maplevue Farms just north of Britton.
Famed Listowel musician returns for July 26 concert
Sarah Pratt-Parsamian makes her return to Listowel for the Summer Concert, brought to the community by the Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA). On July 26 at 7 p.m., the concert will be staged at the Listowel Memorial Park Amphitheatre and is free, though donations are accepted.
Listowel Tim Hortons celebrate Camp Day
Tim Hortons Camp Day was Wednesday, July 13, with the Listowel Wallace Avenue North location along with countless others across the coffee chain donating a portion of proceeds to sending less-fortunate children to camp this summer. The Wallace location also sold bracelets and held a silent auction i
NPFD hosts inaugural junior firefighter camp
A group of local children got the opportunity to learn from some of the municipality’s best last week during the inaugural North Perth Junior Firefighter Camp.
Fifty Archives Treasures: The desk of John Davis Barnett and his extensive book collection
One tends to think of Stratford’s history as a “railway town” as distinct from the city’s current fame as a cultural centre based around the Shakespearean Festival.
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Ten Years Ago Listowel resident and Korean War veteran Jeston ‘Bud’ Brennan was awarded the…
Survey for North Perth’s transportation master plan extended
North Perth is extending the survey for their transportation master plan (TMP) changes to July 26. Additionally, the municipality hosted a second public meeting regarding the plan on July 12, so that residents that missed the first meeting on June 15 could attend, raise concerns, or ask questions.
North Perth Council Briefs: EV Charging Station Strategy, OP application submitted, closed session meeting pushed again
At the July 18 North Perth council meeting, council discussed an EV charging station strategy jointly undertaken by a number of counties, a late application on a proposed mixed use development, and a closed session meeting pushed back.
Hayleigh Royce crowned 2022-23 Listowel Fair Ambassador
Following a tight competition on July 14 featuring a field of three worthy contestants, only one could be declared the 2022-23 Listowel Agricultural Fair Ambassador. And that ambassador is Hayleigh Royce.
IN PHOTOS: Record-breaking numbers at 166th Listowel Fair
After a long wait, the 166th Listowel Agricultural Fair finally kicked off without a hitch. Elizabeth Johnston, president of the Listowel Agricultural Society, says that despite a rocky few years, in which a full fair had to be postponed, the fair was extremely successful.
