A new report from Public Health Ontario shows that severe respiratory illness and hospitalization in children is expected to increase over the next couple of weeks.
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‘The funding just doesn’t support the need’
Community Living North Perth (CLNP) is looking at cutting support hours to the more than 50 residents with developmental disabilities they serve in the community.
North Perth council to reconsider decision on school bus arm cameras
Council previously passed a motion to defer a pilot project that would see cameras installed on 10 local school buses in an effort to correctly identify vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Listowel Remembrance Day service
The North Perth community turned out by the hundreds to pay respect to veterans of the past and present at the Listowel Cenotaph on Remembrance Day this past Saturday. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, people across the country paused to reflect on all that has been and continues t
Howick resident out $70K in cryptocurrency fraud
A Howick resident is out $70,000 as a result of a cyptocurrency scam, according to Huron County OPP.
Regional unemployment rate drops to 3.6 per cent
While the provincial unemployment rate increased last month, the local rate dropped to below four per cent.
IN PHOTOS: Milverton’s Remembrance Day Service, 2023
Branch 565 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Milverton hosted its annual Remembrance Day service on Sunday, Nov. 5 between the Perth East Recreation Complex and the Temperance Street cenotaph.
Senior Lightning fall in H-P basketball semis
The LDSS senior girls’ basketball season has officially come to a close, following the club’s 58-8 loss to the powerhouse St. Michael Catholic Secondary Warriors in the Huron-Perth Athletics playoff semifinals on Nov. 6.
Cyclones stretch winning streak to six with second straight weekend sweep
After an up-and-down start to the 2023-24 GOJHL campaign, the Listowel Cyclones have very much righted the proverbial ship as of late.
Ellis Home Hardware Building Centre celebrates National Tree Day
Ellis Home Hardware Building Centre celebrated National Tree Day in September by planting 20 trees at Greenwood Park in Milverton. The trees were planted as part of a multi-year tree planting and park revitalization project spearheaded by the Township of Perth East and the Milverton Lions Club. In a
Five local standouts named Women of Distinction
North Perth is fortunate to have countless Women of Distinction within its ever-growing populace, and five of them were appropriately recognized during a recent event highlighting outstanding females in the community while also supporting a worthy cause.
Westfield hosts Holiday Craft and Vendor Sale, Nov. 4
The second annual North Perth Westfield Elementary School Holiday Craft and Vendor Event was held on Nov. 4 in support of its ongoing playground replacement project. Over 40 vendors took part, and even featured an early holiday season visit from Santa Claus himself among other attractions.
Listowel hospital site needs long-term sustainability study
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors had a full agenda for its October meeting, with several different issues discussed.
Keeso’s ‘Letterkenny’ set to air final season on Dec. 25
“You were talkin’ about your favourite TV show with your pals the other day…”
Howick Optimist Club announced 50/50 winner
The Howick Optimist Club would like to thank the community for its continued support, most recently with the 50/50 draw held in September. The support allowed the Howick Optimist Club to raise $6,850, which will be put back into programs in the Township of Howick. The club says these proceeds will a
