On April 19, Matthew Rae, MPP for the riding of Perth-Wellington issued a press release which shared that the province delegated over $882,000 in funding for local public transportation.
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Perth County to install 44 speed radar signs this year
“You can’t put a price on road safety,” West Perth Coun. Dean Trentowsky said in favour of installing 44 speed radar signs across the county.
Time to end the silence
Terrorism has many faces in this world of ours – wild-eyed bombers, machete-wielding fiends, idealogues who think wearing scraps of military gear and carrying a gun adds relevance to their cause.
North Perth to reevaluate planning fees at request from local contractor
A letter addressed to council, seeking a fee adjustment, was the subject of a lengthy discussion on April 8.
MAP 59’ tender comes in under budget
All of the community’s support and volunteers’ hard work fundraising for a cause that has historic relevance to the Town of Listowel, has paid off.
North Perth set to celebrate community volunteers
The municipality has set a date to honour those who make our communities great.
Mustangs win WOAA year-end tournament
The Upper Maitland Mustangs U11 team won the WOAA year-end U11 hockey tournament April 5-7 in Howick.
Editor post latest stop on journalistic journey
“So who is this guy?” you may be asking as you reach the opinion section of this week’s issue of your local newspaper?
Council denies request but offers support to Listowel 150th anniversary committee
A group of citizens came forward at the April 8 council meeting looking to be appointed by council as a steering committee for the planning of the 2025 Listowel 150th anniversary celebration.
Huron Perth United founded to fill need for soccer training, competition
Between the Lines has a new soccer club called Huron Perth United (HP United).
Huron OPP charge two drivers involved in fatal crash in Howick
Police have filed impaired driving and drug charges against both drivers involved in a fatal crash here last November.
Perth County Stewardship Program supports planting of nearly 15,000 trees in inaugural year
Perth County announced the results of the inaugural year of the Perth County Stewardship Program in a release dated April 11. The release indicates the 2024 program will support the planting of 14,955 trees and one woodlot assessment.
Monkton Girl Guides sell into Listowel market
The Monkton Girl Guides were in Listowel at the Peavy Mart on Saturday, April 13.
Kin Cares to hold second annual carnival at Listowel Kin Station, April 27
The Kin Cares youth group is up to even more good this year. With a whopping 49 students from grades 6 - 9 signed up this year, the group experienced some good growing pains.
Ontario school boards suing social media giants, AMDSB perspective
The Avon Maitland District School Board is standing behind other school boards talking legal action against social media companies for disrupting student learning and the education system. However the local board has not joined the legal battle.
