NORTH PERTH – The Perth County OPP have located a missing toddler after multiple resources deployed in North Perth.
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Howick approves severance despite staff recommendation to deny
HOWICK – Council here recently approved a proposal to divide a 100-acre farm into two 50-acre agricultural parcels, despite planning staff recommending the application be denied as it does not meet provincial, county and township planning policies.
Tender awarded for drain upgrades in Howick
HOWICK – Howick council has awarded a contract for improvements to municipal drain no. 20, approving a tender priced at $122,249 plus HST for work intended to upgrade the aging drainage system.
North Perth council supports Elma Street severance application for four-plex, home
LISTOWEL – At the July 6 North Perth council meeting, an application proposing to build a single detached home and four-plex residential building at 740 Elma Street West was supported. Although not included in the planning report, a delegate at the meeting said this stems from the expropriation at
Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life
Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…
Local mother’s initiative leads to sensory kits in OPP cruisers across Ontario
LISTOWEL – Across Ontario, OPP are now equipped with specially crafted sensory kits to help…
Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’
Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.
North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens
Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.
Fine laid from worker injury
Following a guilty plea in the Provincial Offences Court in Stratford June 18, Ideal Supply Inc. was fined $70,000 after a worker fell from a ladder and was injured.
U13 Elma Avengers claim Ontario West Championship
The U13 Elma Avengers took the top spot at the Ontario West Championship over the weekend thanks to accrodng to coach Ryan Buchanan, stringing together a powerful blend of pitching, speed, and timely hitting across five games that showcased the depth and determination of the young squad.
Local junior golfers set to compete in championship
Approximately 600 top young golfers are competing in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.
Chris Clark – a balance of head and heart between life and music
“I think music is very tribal, the sonics of it and just the way it makes you feel and if you can help someone get out of a tough spot because they listen to your music, that’s what it’s all about.” -Chris Clark
Listowel Fair ambassador candidates meet at the park
As the Listowel Agricultural Society gets set to celebrate the 170th Listowel Agricultural Fair,…
Original site of the Listowel Agricultural fair, 170 years later
As the Listowel Agricultural Society gets set to celebrate the 170th Listowel Agricultural Fair,…
Agriculture Camp Day hosted by outgoing Fair Ambassador Jill Ohm
The 2025-2026 Listowel Fair Ambassador, Jill Ohm hosted an agriculture day camp program through the…
