LISTOWEL – A decontamination trailer with a washroom and shower will further reduce firefighter exposure to carcinogens and other contaminants.
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OPP report increased violent crime, reductions in property crime, fraud
MONKTON – Violent crime has increased in Perth County in July, while police continued to see reductions in property crime, fraud and injury collisions.
Wallace Avenue expropriation to cost over $1M
LISTOWEL - At the Aug. 24 North Perth council meeting, a price was approved for the expropriation of 925 Wallace Avenue North. Council previously discussed expropriating the property to align the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and McDonald Street West – which is offset by 30 meters – at the Oc
Listowel’s Night Market was packed
The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…
And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close
LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.
Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer
HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.
Listowel Brass Band competes at CNE in 1926
Many communities across Perth County have been home to talented bands that routinely performed at local fairs, parades, and other community events.
Children cool off at local pool for Galaxy Quest camp
LISTOWEL – The theme of the North Perth Summer Day Camp for the week of Aug. 10-14 was Galaxy Quest camp and it led the children to the Listowel Memorial Pool on Aug. 14.
Bylaw enforcement say phorid fly infestation is improving
LISTOWEL – In an update to council, a staff report says the phorid fly population in the south end of Listowel is reducing.
Rider for a Reason makes its ways through Listowel
The fundraiser is on behalf of Listowel hospital's Breast Care Program.
Milverton’s Kyle Steckly becomes first Canadian to win Masters of the Pros 200
A Milverton native, Steckly was joined by his father and friends as he crossed the finish line in first place on the track, donning the green jacket.
Municipality investigating veterans’ crosswalk request from Listowel Legion
The region has recently seen the creation of crosswalks honouring veterans established in nearby Harriston and Mitchell, and the Listowel Legion Branch 259 has requested council consider one across either Elizabeth Street East or Wallace Ave North, near the cenotaph.
Associate Medical Officer of Health named for HPPH
HURON/PERTH – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) recently shared in a media release that the Ministry of Health has approved the appointment of Dr. Lauren Hayward as Associate Medical Officer of Health for HPPH.
Alzheimer society announces new executive director
STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.
Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway
Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…
