The 2023 Ontario Baseball Association Junior ‘B’ championships weren’t kind to the Listowel Legionnaires, who sustained a pair of losses for a quick two and out last weekend.
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‘Ride for Dad’ hits the road in Howick
The Maitland Valley iteration of the Ride for Dad campaign took place on Aug. 12 at the Howick Community Centre, and despite the weather woes, the ride saw hundreds of motorcycles come out to take part in the fundraising 200km ride that runs to raise awareness in the fight against prostate cancer in
New deputy clerk Cannon appointed to Perth County staff
A new deputy clerk was announced at the most recent county council meeting. On Aug. 3, Perth County council received a report and passed a bylaw which appointed Rachel Cannon to the position.
Site plan agreement paves way for Royal Terrace addition
Town of Minto council has approved a site plan control agreement for a 99-bed addition to long-term care (LTC) facilities at the Royal Terrace in Palmerston.
Cost of living adjustment set for Perth County staff
At its Aug. 3 meeting, Perth County council received the 2024 cost of living adjustment report and approved a rate of 5.63 per cent as an increase to the county non-union salary grid and remuneration for members of council and committees starting January 2024.
Housing Action Plan, HAF application given final approval by North Perth council
At its Aug. 14 meeting, North Perth’s Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Jessica McLean, presented a final draft of the municipality’s housing action plan to council.
Public meeting held for bylaw amendment on 555 Main Street West in Listowel
At its July 24 meeting, North Perth council held a public meeting in regards to a zoning bylaw amendment application for a property in Listowel.
North Perth home sales down in July
The only part of the North Perth real estate market that saw growth last month over July 2022 was the number of homes for sale.
Construction continues on Elma Street West
Construction continues on Elma Street West in Listowel as the road’s closure has resulted in heavier-than-normal downtown core congestion. The construction is expected to be completed by the first week of October.
Disturbance leads to intimate partner violence investigation
The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after police responded to a disturbance.
Two charged following Listowel disturbance
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people after a disturbance.
Delta Waterfowl Headwaters Chapter hosts fundraising dinner
The Delta Waterfowl Headwaters Chapter held its fundraising dinner at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Aug. 12, where guests were treated to a delicious homemade dinner and a plethora of hunting auction items to bid on. Pictured from left: Committee members Parry Blancke, Colin Barbour, Sawyer Mart
Notable Perth County earthquakes
According to National Geographic, “an earthquake is caused by the movement of parts of the Earth’s crust, its outermost layer. They happen millions of times a year, but most are so small people don’t even feel them.”
Perth County on budget after second quarter
At its Aug. 3 meeting, Perth County council received the county’s second quarter (Q2) operating and capital budget mid-year financials. The report provided an effective summary of the divisional and capital current expenditure to the end of June 2023 that has “significant variances identified agains
Miracle Day at Dairy Queen
Cody, Kylie and Charisma serve up a sweet cookie-dough blizzard during Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day on Aug. 10, where net proceeds from the ice cream confection sales go towards local children’s hospitals.
