The engineer involved in this drainage project said it was unique for several reasons.
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HPPH adopts anti-racism, equity and inclusion policy
Over a year of work has gone into the culmination of Huron-Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) anti-racism, equity, and inclusion policy, which the board of health approved at its Oct. 13 meeting.
Atwood family hosting Halloween food drive to benefit ITAV
A local couple has started the trend of decorating for Halloween on the main street in the village of Atwood, and they are hoping it catches on, inevitably turning Atwood into a Halloween town.
‘Blue Jeans & Bling’ tickets on sale now
The North Perth Women of Distinction are excited to share more about their ‘Blue Jeans & Bling’ event, an evening celebrating the women of North Perth.
G/A Repair & Machinery Sales: Your local SnowDog sales and service provider
Walking in the front door of G/A Repair & Machinery Sales, it doesn’t take long to realize why the Wellesley retailer is a thriving enterprise.
Brown’s Golden Fries closing up shop Oct. 28
Nestled nonchalantly between Listowel and Gowanstown on Highway 23 is one of North Perth’s hidden gems. Comfort food at its finest.
Settler encounters with carnivores were fairly commonplace throughout region
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Well, maybe not lions and tigers, but early European settlers had encounters with other kinds of the abundant wildlife in Perth County.
North Perth to consider lowering speed limits on Line 87, west of Highway 23
Speed limits along Line 87 continue to be a topic of discussion of council.
Lego camp in Listowel, Oct. 22
Brixtoyz offered a mini Lego camp at the Steve Kerr Recreation Complex in Listowel on Sunday, Oct. 22, with many local youth taking advantage of the countless kits and over 500 pounds of Lego bricks on hand to build with.
LMH Auxiliary hosts radiothon event in Listowel, Oct. 21
The 22nd annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon and its supporters fulfilled their pledge and then some to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation through its fundraiser on Oct. 21, bringing in over $80,000 for a new ‘Operating Room Bundle’ for the local hospital. LMHF’s initial Radiothon goal w
TD Tree Days in Listowel, Oct. 21
The TD Tree Days program was conducted in Listowel for the third time on Saturday, Oct. 21, with 45 individual, family and organizational volunteers helping to plant 340 trees and shrubs in the vicinity of the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex. The event was held in conjunction with Maitland Conservation,
North Perth discusses lofty capital budget, 10-year project forecast
At the Oct. 18 North Perth budget meeting, staff presented a high-level overview of the proposed 2024 capital budget to members of council, which included projects they have deemed necessary to be completed next year, as well as a 10-year forecast of projects to come.
Lot of ‘stop’ and very little ‘go’ on school bus stop arm cameras
It appears to be a lot of ‘stop’ and very little ‘go’ on the subject of stop arm cameras on school buses.
IN PHOTOS: Howick Firefighters host breakfast, Oct. 15
Howick firefighters held another successful breakfast at the Howick Fire Station in Gorrie on Sunday morning. The damp weather of Oct. 15 did not dampen the spirits of the hungry attendees, as the fire hall was packed all morning with a steady lineup at the serving station.
Council passes 3.5 per cent fee increase for Perth Meadows tenants
North Perth council voted for a gradual increase, as opposed to a spike in monthly occupancy fees, for those living at the Perth Meadows Suites and Town Homes.

